Punta Mita – Mexico | XIII Edition of Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf – From 05th to 08th December 2024

 

Punta Mita, one to shining jewels of the Mexican State of Nayarit, a stunning 1.500 private peninsula home of famed luxury hotel brands such as Four Seasons, St. Regis and Hilton and 16 sub -communities, located on the north end of Banderas Bay, approximately 16 kilometres od Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, surrounded on three sides by 15.3 kilometres of beaches and coves of the Pacific Ocean including the idyllic Litibú Bay will celebrate the XIII edition of Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf from 5th to 8th december 2024.

With the presence of award winning chefs, renowned sommeliers and prominent personalities, this exclusive event fuses the best haute cuisine with the excitement of world - class golf in one of the most breathtaking settings in Mexico and it promises to be an unforgettable experience for all the lovers of good living, luxury, sport and fine gastronomy.

Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf will bring together a constellation of internationally and nationally relevant and recognized chefs such as Ben Martinek, Charles Plan, Coque Ossio, Federico Fernández, Hector Leyva, Leslie Durso, Marc Narongachai, Maycoll Calderon, Rodrigo Cárdenas, Sm Choy, Therry Blouet, Xavier Salomon and Yasmo Asai, leading figures that will offer outstanding culinary creations that capture flavours of the world and of the region.

There will be also space for wine and spirit lovers, they will be able to delight in carefully tasted of fine and superb international and Mexican wines as well as a sample of the best tequilas and mezcals, iconic spirits of Mexico.

In addition, it is announced the presence of renowned sommeliers and winemakers who will be present to guide guests on a sensory journey, complementing the culinary experience with drinks of exceptional quality.

But the event is not only haute cuisine, culinary art,v fine wines and famed spirits, Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf will offer the participants the opportunity to play one of the two iconic golf courses of Punta Mita Golf Club : Bahia and Pacifico designed by the legendary star of this sport, "The Golden Bear" Jack Nicklaus, widely considered to be one of the greatest golfers of all time.

The courses overlooking the ocean and their challenging greens, are undoubtedly an authentic delight for any golf enthusiast, complementing the experience with dreamlike landscapes, breath-taking views and an international level game.

The golf event will feature three stars of golf such as Lorena Ochoa Reyes,former world number one, top - ranked female golfer in the world for 158 consecutive and total weeks , role model for her impactul career and legacy in Mexico, Craig Stadler, nicknamed "The Walrus" winner of the 1982 Masters and of numerous tournaments at both PGA Tour and Champions Tour level and Joan Van de Velde, French professional golfer, who formerly played on the European Tour and the PGA Tour and a passionate instructor, three golf legends who will come together to share their legacy and passion for this sport.

All in all, Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf 2024 event is in its pure essence a tribute to the art of living well where every detail is designed to create memorable moments with a spectacular and more than charming frame named Riviera Nayarit.

Link - https://www.expreso.info/noticias/agenda/103734_el_lujo_de_nayarit_se_muestra_en_punta_mita_gourmet_golf_2024

World Cruise Awards | Winning Brands and Destinations of the 2024 Programme

 

The World Cruise Awards, famed, global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the cruise industry has announced the long – awaited winners of its 2024 programme on the occasion of the event held in Funchal, the capital of Madeira, Portugal's Atlantic archipelago and autonomous region, well known for its mild climate all year round, dramatic landscapes, production of fine wines, a unique ecosystem, stunning beaches and coves and boasting a rich cultural heritage.

Brands that haven taken top honors include :

·       Norwegian Cruise Line - World's Best Cruise Line & Best Cruise Line in Europe

·       DP World's Mina Rashid Dubai - World's Best Cruise Terminal

·       Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas - World's Best Large Cruise Ship

·       Silversea - Best Cruise Line in Asia

Winning destination awarded :

·       Saudi Arabia - World's Best Cruise Destination

·       Austria - World's Best River Cruise Destination

·       Hong Kong - Asia's Best Cruise Destination

·       Jamaica - Best Cruise Destination in the Caribbean

·       Seychelles - Best Cruise Destination in the Indian Ocean

·       Lisbon - Portugal – Best Cruise Destination in Europe

·       Cape Town - South Africa – Best Cruise Terminal in Africa 

The Managing Director of the World Cruise Awards Chris Frost said that it was an incredible event to be held in Madeira, the World Cruise Awards have had the privilege of recognizing cruise brands that are stellar examples of excellence in their field and congratulations to each them.

The achievements are the result of a year – long search of the world's leading cruise brands.Votes were cast by cruise industry professionals and the public,with the candidate receiving the most votes in a category designated as the winner.

Link -  https://www.expreso.info/index.php/noticias/transporte/103822_reconocidas_las_mejores_marcas_de_cruceros_de_2024

Cuenca – Ecuador | Tourism Historical Heritage Strengthening Supported by France

Cuenca, captivating city in southern Ecuador's Andes mountains, head of the canton of the same name and capital of the province of Azuay, well known for its dramatic landscapes, the stunning Tomebamba River waterfront, nicknamed "Athens of Ecuador" for its architecture, contribution to Ecuadorian arts, science and literature and its cultural diversity, as part of its commitment to the development of sustainable tourism received a mission from the French cooperation organization Sites & Cités, an association created in 2000 to bring together towns and groups of municipalities with a remarkable heritage site  and labeled territories will bring a notable support for the strengthening of Cuenca's tourism and its relevant historical heritage.

The meeting with Sites & Cités was aimed to promote the exchange of experiences on the management of heritage tourism between Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and France with special focus on enhancing the value the old towns and the cultural richness of the participating cities.

In Ecuador the French Association collaborates with Ministry of Tourism and cities as the capital of the country Quito, Loja and now Cuenca are in a partnership to strengthen the tourism offer based in historical heritage.

During their visit to Cuenca, the member of the organization based in Bordeaux toured various sites of cultural, tourist and gastronomic interest with the main purpose of identifying areas for improvement and generating joint projects to reinforce heritage tourism in the city.

Among the points visited were the Ruins of Todos Santos, the Puente Roto, the Francisco Sojos steps, the Remigio Crespo Municipal Museum, the Casa Paredes Sombrero Museum and the 10 de Agosto Market, among others, all sites which stand out for their notable historical and cultural value.

The Minister of Tourism of Ecuador Mateo Estrella participated in a meeting with the French delegation in which he underlined the importance of the visit and the relevance of heritage tourism as a main driver of economic and social development in the nation.

At that meeting the commitment of the Ecuadorian government to the promotion of projects that promote tourism that respects and values the cultural identity and natural resources heritage was reaffirmed.

The members of the mission in addition participated to the Presentation Emblematic Projects of the Municipal Tourism Foundation for Cuenca where advances were presented on issues of sustainability, urban planning, and the integration of culture with tourism and the environment.

This presentation allowed the French delegates to learn about the work being done in Cuenca to promote responsible and accessible tourism, which is turn drives local development.

The visit and the agreement reached during these two days reflect the effort of the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador to consolidate relations with international organizations that support the growth of the tourism sector in the country.

With the support of entities of relevance as Sites & Cités, Ecuador is undoubtedly advancing in a new, exciting stage in its tourism industry that not only attracts visitors, but also promote the social and economic growth of the nation through the appreciation of its notable, historical and cultural heritage.

Link - https://infoturlatam.com/cuenca-avanza-hacia-un-turismo-sostenible-con-apoyo-de-francia/