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06-29-2009
Mexico refreshes beauty this summer 
This summer, explore the world of beauty and glamour with
Ultrafemme, Mexico's premiere cosmetic, fragrance and skin care haven,
during the 2009 Summer Festival. Taking place in Cancun and Los Cabos,
Mexico from July 24 - August 8, the Summer Festival will feature make-up tip
sessions, demonstrations by trained masseuses, live music, in-store raffles,
gifts with purchase, promotions, discounts, refreshments and more in all
Ultrafemme locations.
Many of the world's most prominent cosmetic brands will have
international make up artists on-site and available for consultations and
demonstrations. These artists include Jose Luis Yuve on behalf of Guerlain,
Alfredo Lizardi on behalf of Sisley, Gaby Olmos on behalf of Clarins,
Wolfgang Toro and Martha Medrano on behalf of MAC, Justine Malouf on behalf
of La Prairie, Karina Hoyos on behalf of Orlane and many more such as
Chanel, Clinique, Estee Lauder, Lancôme and Yves Saint Laurent.
Many world-renowned fragrance brands will be also participating in the 2009
Summer Festival, including Bulgari, Cartier, Clinique, Dior, DKNY, Ed Hardy,
Hermes, Ferragamo, Swiss Army, Tairo and more as well as Ultrafemme's
signature fragrance brand, Seajewels.
To capture the essence of Ultrafemme and the luxurious destinations
where each of the 10 stores reside, this year's Summer Festival will feature
a nautical theme, inviting guests to navigate through a sea of splendor
aboard the Ultrafemme "Yacht Club." Also participating in the celebration
are select boutiques within Luxury Avenue Cancun and Los Cabos. An
innovative concept in travel retail, Luxury Avenue brings together the
worlds most sought after designer boutiques complemented by immeasurable
value in a single, luxurious vacation setting.
More than 500 of the most prominent cosmetic and fragrance brands
including MAC, Clinique, Lancôme, and Chanel, welcome you at the 10
Ultrafemme stores in the Mexican Caribbean and Los Cabos. With the help of
image consultants, customers are able to find the products that fit their
needs as well as experience the latest in treatments and makeovers.
http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/article/20090629142044211
06-26-2009
Obama will star in Mexico’s recovery campaign
President Barack Obama has joined other political figures who are
participating in Mexico’s three-phase campaign encouraging North Americans
to visit Mexico.
The campaign, entitled "Believe It," features "strong, impacting"
statements from President Obama and other leaders, said the Mexico Tourism
Board. The first part is running during the last half of June in major TV
markets in the U.S and in Canada. In the U.S., ads will run in Boston,
Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego and San
Francisco. Phase two of the campaign is entitled "Welcome Back" and is
designed to remind Americans of the "magical moments that bond them to
Mexico and Phase three will be a co-op campaign entitled "Mexico --
It’s Time to Go" and will feature deals and packages.
"Mexico is letting the world know that we are ready to welcome back
travelers and continue to offer the beauty, culture, history, gastronomy,
and pristine beaches our country is known for -- and of course, all within
great proximity and at a great value," said Oscar Fitch, the Mexico Tourism
Board’s CEO.
http://www.travelweekly.com/mexico/article3_ektid196480.aspx
06-26-2009
The LA Times: “Be neighborly to Mexico”
"Mexico needs the help of all Americans, either by booking a week's
holiday on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta or Los Cabos, or visiting Mexico
City, or any of the colonial towns in the heart of the country. This is for
the common good," said Andres Martinez, an influential Mexican journalist
and analyst, in an editorial published a few weeks ago in the Los Angeles
Times.
The author, who currently directs the Fellows Program Bernard L.
Schwartz of the New America Foundation, appealed publicly to the American
people to adopt an attitude of good will towards Mexico.
Be neighborly; go to Mexico. This decade has had a significant
level of empathy tourism, in which many Americans decided to travel to New
York after 9 / 11, and New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and all did so
with a sense of public service. Now Mexico needs something similar.
Throughout the article, Martinez, who for several years was
responsible for editing the editorial page of the Los Angeles Times, points
out the need to understand that cooperation in tourism, the third most
important sector for the Mexican economic system, rather than a question of
solidarity it is a cause for concern, both for institutions and for American
citizens.
One reason that the author stresses is that Mexico as a "neighbor
to the south has been reliable, stable and friendly" to the United States.
Similarly, and as far as the global economic crisis is concerned, unlike
Citigroup and AIG, the country is proving to be consistent enough, to fail
the perspective of Washington. In this regard, and as the author adds
"Mexico has adopted prudent fiscal policies, increased foreign reserves and
respects the North American Free Trade Agreements."
Finally, from a political perspective on a bilateral level we must
recognize that "drug users in the United States are fueling the war that now
exists in Mexico."
The current international context requires the United States to
maintain a commitment to Mexico and to promote stability and prosperity. In
that sense, Martinez concludes his article with a plea to citizens to "do
their part to help a good neighbor," and invites them to take a trip to
Mexico soon.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-martinez9-2009jun09,0,6056003.story
06-23-2009
Mexico Teams With Google to Help Push Tourism
The Associated Press is reporting that Mexico's National
Institute of Anthropology and History has signed an agreement with Google
Mexico to promote archaeological and historical sites in a bid to revive
tourism following the swine flu epidemic. The plan uses several elements of
the Google platform, including placing maps of archaeological sites and
directions to them on Google Earth.
The institute has started a channel on YouTube at
www.youtube.com/INAHTV . The
government agency said it is working on more interactive and virtual tours,
including 360-degree and rotating videos of pyramids and other sites. The
Institute's 173 archaeological sites and 116 museums were closed for more
than a week at the height of the swine flu epidemic, but reopened in early
May.
http://www.travelagentcentral.com/mexico/mexico-teams-google-help-push-tourism-15873
06-05-2009
Mexico’s tourist industry begins to recover
Data from cheap flight site Skyscanner shows that searches for
flights to Mexico have risen by 15.5% since they reached their lowest point
in early May 09, after health fears deterred travellers from visiting the
country.
Although some travel companies did suspend their holidays to
Mexico, the Swine Flu virus did not cause the widespread death and
disruption that was initially feared, and the Foreign Office has now lifted
its warning against 'all but essential travel' to Mexico.
Skyscanner typically sees a short term drop in searches for
destinations following major incidents, but the falls tend to be short lived
and visitor numbers soon recover as long as the incidents are not sustained.
Barry Smith, Skyscanner co-founder and director commented:
“Skyscanner’s data shows that travellers are rarely deterred for long. Just
look at Thailand; in December 2008, thousands of holidaymakers were stranded
during major political protests which closed Bangkok’s two main airports.
But this summer the country is the most popular long haul destination for UK
travellers, up 241% in popularity on Skyscanner compared to last year.”
http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/article/20090604173509852
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