City will host the 50th edition of Mexico's tourism show
Mexico’s long-running tourism show Tianguis will hit a milestone next year and that’s expected to provide a significant boost for the tourist trade in the country’s first beach tourism destination.
Acapulco will host the 50th edition of a show that showcases all of Mexico in April and in doing so will enable a large number of non-Mexican tourism personnel to see the seaside city and what it offers vacationers, says Guille Camarena of the The Acapulco Destination Marketing Office.
Camarena, in Toronto for a Nov. 4 presentation, said Acapulco is already preparing for the show, adding it’s expecting a large number of participants and has a lot of experience hosting visitors.
“Tourism in a beach destination was born in Acapulco,” she told her Toronto audience, adding it routinely attracted Hollywood celebrities. “We’re back and we have a lot of things to share with you. You need to taste the flavor, to hear the music, feel the sand.”
Acapulco has seen hurricane damage in recent years and the number of hotel rooms in the city has fallen from 19,000 to 16,000.
But Camarena said the tourism infrastructure is back on track, with every hotel now open having undergone renovations following Hurricanes Otis and John.
Much of Acapulco’s tourism revolves around its Golden Zone, home to a large number of hotels, restaurants and bars.
The newer Diamente area is also proving popular and has both all-inclusive and European Plan properties.
But Camarena said Acapulco shouldn’t be viewed as a beach destination alone, stating nature enthusiasts will appreciate its botanical gardens, and birdwatchers will also be in their element there.
Those who enjoy history can visit its large and long-standing San Diego Fort, a testament to the destination’s long past.
Visitors can also see Acapulco’s famed cliff divers.
Romantically inclined sorts can have their weddings in Acapulco, with beach weddings available.
“You have sunny days, warm weather and nice food,” Camarena continued of her destination.
Canadians who visit Acapulco generally arrive by air but Camarena added that modern bus service is available from Mexico City, with the trip taking 5 hours by a nice road.
Those heading to Acapulco can also visit Taxco en route, with that destination known for the silver jewelry produced there.
Among Acapulco hotels courting Canadians is the Alba Suites, with the hotel’s Caros Perez telling the Toronto gathering that his 250-suite property that guest units have kitchenettes.
“This is a favorite with Canadians for long stays,” he said. “Many people visit us for 1 month or 2 months or 3 months. They visit every year.”
The hotel has five swimming pools, a beach, grocery store, beach club, restaurant and bar, laundry service and medical service.
Those wanting more information can access visitacapulco.travel.
