Los Cabos – Mexico | Country's Favorite Destination for Luxury Tourism

 

Los Cabos, famous municipality situated at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula encompasses the two towns of San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas linked by 32 kilometres Resort Corridor of beach – front properties and stunning championships golf courses which boasts a magnificent and attractive tourist proposal combining culture, wellness, gastronomy, nature and luxury expects to close 2024 with more than 3.8 million visitors.

Los Cabos from year to year with a remarkable progression has become an ideal setting for all tourists looking for something more than a normal trip.

This location offers an authentic and unique experience that combines traditional Mexican culture, delicious gastronomy for refined and demanding palates, dramatic ladscapes where nature is an absolute protagonist, wonderful beaches, multiple adventure activities and a high-level hotel offer.

A high level of service, unique experiences and a firm commitment to visitor safety are the three pillars that have established Los Cabos, among the main and most, exclusive destinations in Mexico.

Los Cabos, unlike other destinations in Mexico that receive high volumes of tourists, offers personalized and exclusive experiences for each visitor, favoring quality over quantity, an aspect to be taken into high consideration as the key to the success of this centre in Baja Californiac Sur.

This attractive Mexican destination boasts the presence of 85 hotel groups on its territory, the region is home to 18,500 rooms, 500 of which are part of upscale brands among them Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, luxury hospitality company based in Toronto - Canada, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, prestigious brand of Hilton Worldwide without forgetting, Ritz Carlton, Montage and Nobu.

By 2025, other luxury facilities will be added such as Park Hyatt, Soho Vidanta and the first Aman Hotel in Mexico, increasing the accommodation capacity of this Mexican tourist resort by about 900 rooms.

The large Spanish hotel groups such as Barceló Hotel Group, Meliá Hotels International, Riu Hotels & Resorts and Iberostar Group have turned their attention to Los Cabos in recent years and they are currently working on various projects that would mean their entry into this destination.

All these brands follow strict sustainability criteria such as limiting the density and height of the hotels under construction with the premise of maintaining the utmost respect for the environment.

Los Cabos is the destination with the largest offer of super luxury rooms in Latin America that reflects the commitment to elite hospitality with exceptional service, ideal destination for those who seek maximum comfort, pleasure and prioritize quality and high hospitality with the utmost respect for the natural environment and a further highlight is the average occupancy constantly recorded at 70%.

All that and more allows Los Cabos to provide exceptional service and unparalleled hospitality ensuring that every tourist enjoys a unique, comforable, very pleasant and authentic stay.

By 2024 the region expects to receive more than 3.8 tourists from very important markets such as Canada, Europe and the United States of America with an average stay of 7.5 days, length of stay that allows visitors to enjoy rich and diverse experiences.

The gastronomic offer of Los Cabos also plays an important role and has been fundamental to its tourist attraction and it has been statistically proven that between the months of January and September 2024 one in ten tourists who visited this Mexico destination did so for its unique, varied and exquisite cuisine.

One of the clear examples that highlight the richness of the local gastronomy was the publication of the first MICHELIN Guide of Mexico which pointed out and distinguished several restaurants located in Baja California Sur and especially in the Los Cabos area.

To confirm all that, among the awards received in this prestigious guide stands out the Michelin Star awarded to the talented chef Sidney Schutte of the Cocina de Autor Restaurant located in the Gran Velas Hotel in Los Cabos.

The region has always been recognized for its culinary innovation as it is one of the geographical areas of Mexico where traditional, nouvelle cuisine, new trends, fusion cuisine, international influences and other numerous gastronomic and cultural proposals of the highest order for all tastes coexist.

One of the absolutely unmissable sites for any visitor is undoubtedly District 23400 located in the heart of San Josand which consists of a large open space where history, art, endemic traditions and gastronomy with international influences are mixed, becoming a center where musical sounds, varied flavors and cultural and artistic expressions form a magnificent union.

Los Cabos is famous for enjoying 350 days of sunshine a year with a mild climate that avoids the extreme humidity that often characterizes other holiday resorts making it an ideal destination for all those who want to enjoy nature in its pure state without climatic problems.

Among the most attractive activities that this location offers are hiking through captivating trails, visiting the famous green desert, enjoying the images of stunning waterfalls, visiting spaces such as the Cabo Pulmo National Park also known as The Aquarium of the World famous for housing 30% of the marine mammals on the planet and a wonderful, impressive hard coral reef declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During a stay visitors may have the opportunity; to observe whales, killer whales, dolphins, swim alongside shark whales, Los Cabos is also and famed deep – sea fishing mecca named the "Stripped Marlin Capital of the World" because it is home to an unrivalled striped marlin fishery and also the site to the Bisbee's Black and Blue Tournament, the world's richest fishing jamboree.

The destination boasts 25 beaches certified with the prestigious Blue Flag which guarantees the highest standards of environmental safety and cleanliness, consolidating itself as the Mexican resort with the largest number of beaches that boast this distinctive award.

A further highlight of considerable importance is sustainability, one of the fundamental pillars in the tourism development of Los Cabos, a region where 42% of the local territory of Baja California del Sur is protected as a natural area.

Los Cabos International Airport, located 11 kilometers from San Josand del Cabo, with a firm commitment to growth, is now recognized as one of the 25 best airports in the world, boasting more than 550 weekly flights, going from 34 destinations in 2019 to 50 in today's times.

Among the latest developments in terms of air connections is the alliance with Condor Flugdienst GMbH,  German airline based in Frankfurt that will connect the European continent to Los Cabos through a direct flight from Frankfurt between the months of April and November, a collaboration that is expected to increase the arrival of 16,000 more European tourists.

Link -  https://www.expreso.info/noticias/internacional/102782_los_cabos_el_destino_mexicano_preferido_para_el_turismo_de_lujo

Cairo - Egypt | Future Tourist Centre in Considerable Growth

 

Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital set on the Nile river, the largest African urban agglomeration and the second largest metropolitan area on the continent by number of inhabitants after Lagos, a metropolis that boasts an enormous historical and cultural heritage developed in its western part on the model of Paris by the Khedive Ismail in the mid-19th century,characterized by open spaces,wide avenues and vast public gardens and in its eastern part characterized by the presence of ancient mosques, crowded alleys, small squares and old buildings that alternate with modern palaces, it is emerging as a rising star in the global tourist scene.

As detailed in the report "Preparing global cities for sustainable tourism growth: destination 2030", the lively Egypt's capital in an accurate analysis highlights the untapped potential of the site and the requests for improvements in urban readiness to accommodate its ever-increasing number of visitors.

Nowadays Cairo together with other capitals such as Ho Chi Minh City, Lisbon, New Delhi and Riyadh is experiencing a very rapid growth in incoming tourism, far exceeding the average rates of other major cities.

These desires, which previously and traditionally were not based purely on tourism, in today's times have a unique opportunity for long-term expansion by developing their travel and tourism infrastructure from a relatively new point with effectiveness, intelligence and creative plans.

The rich cultural and historical attractions of Cairo is absolutely outstanding and it is enough to mention the famous Tahir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum which contains authentic treasures of antiquity such as the gilded King and Pharaoh Tutankhamun artifacts, the royal mummies, nearby Giza, the site of the emblematic pyramids and the iconic Great Sphinx, the Citadel of Saladin and the Historic Cairo UNESCO World Heritage site make this city enormously attractive.

Although this undisputed heritage to achieve sustained growth, the report highlights very clearly the need to improve urban infrastructure, including accessibility, connectivity and healthcare.

Proactive urban planning will undoubtedly be key to managing the increase in tourists which, unlike large metropolises with a large influx of tourists such as Beijing and Mexico City, focusing on improving its established urban readiness,Cairo is seen as a city with significant room for growth.

The report produced by JLL and WTTC, the World Travel & Tourism Council, highlights the economic importance of the travel and tourism sector, as it outpaces global economic growth before the pandemic.

The Covid-19 pandemic has slowed down the sector but with the onset of recovery, the travel pause has offered cities the opportunity to re-evaluate and extensively improve their tourism strategies.

As the world continues to urbanize and 55% of the world's population lives in cities, destinations like Cairo are well positioned to benefit from the growing interest in urban tourism.

The future of the Egyptian capital as an important and active tourist centre will obviously depend on how well it will be able to adapt to the growing and continuous needs of the sector for the benefit of local communities.

On the contrary, well-known destinations such as Dubai have already put in place policies to support the growth of tourism and Riyadh is making great strides as part of the Vision 2030 initiative created in Saudi Arabia by creating competition for cities such as Caro as they all compete for a share of the global tourism market.

Link https://www.expreso.info/index.php/noticias/internacional/102927_el_cairo_un_futuro_centro_turistico_en_pleno_crecimiento

Civitatis Tours S.L. | Customers Double in Italy with Further Optimistic Future Prospectives

 Civitatis Tours S.L., leading company in the online distribution of tourism activities, excursions, visits, guided tours in the world's major tourist destinations, tourism services provider and online travel booking platform headquartered in Madrid and  founded in 2008 as a personal project by Alberto Gutiérrez Pascual year after year has doubled its market in Italy.

The company that since its origin it has not stopped growing with over 92.000 carefully selected activities in more than 3.900 destinations in about 160 countries found in Italy one of its main business markets.

In 2023, the Italian customers who booked and purchased a service on the Civitatis platform through agencies were 300.000 and in the current year they have become 600.000.

The CEO, founder and visionary leader at the helm of Civitatis Tours S.L. Alberto Gutiérrez declared  that the Iberian group with further optimistic future prospectives now aims to reach 1.200.000 customers in 2025.

Currently, Italy represents the fourth world market for Civitatis after Spain, Mexico and Brazil and according to statistical data, the ratio between the number of agencies that collaborate with the Spanish company and the services purchased continues to grow progressively.

Civitatis to further improve its business volume in the Italian market with its  B2B2C platform has firmly decided to invest furthermore in the Italian market by creating a professional team exclusively dedicated to Italy and including starting a selection process to identify a country manager.

Link - https://www.ttgitalia.com/agenzie-viaggi/avanzata-civitatis-raddoppiano-i-clienti-italiani-NG21418665

Apulia – Italy | The Region Chooses Sport to Promote its Tourist Brand

 

Apulia, sunny region of Italy located in the southern peninsular section of the country also known by its Italian name Puglia bordering rhe Adriatic Sea, famous for its rich historic, artistic and cultural heritage, whitewashed hill villages and towns, centuries – old farmland and hundreds of kilometres of Mediterranean coastline highlighted by stunning, pristine beaches allies itself with sport for the tourism promotion of its territory and the visibility increase of its brand.

For the 2024/2025 season, Pugliapromozione, instrumental body of the region which operates for the implementation of the policies of the Puglia Region in terms of promoting the unitary image of the regional territory and local tourism promotion and the Department of Tourism will bring the WeAreinPuglia brand which highlights the attractiveness and regional beauties travelling with sports associations of the region.

There are 13 Apulian sports clubs that currently enjoy visibility and media attraction that will act as a beacon by competing on various playing fields to promote the region in partnership with the WeareinPuglia brand.

The sports chosen for this initiative are various among which stand out, football, futsal, basketball, volleyball, handball, boxing, tennis, archery, sailing, leveraging the potential that some sports discipline produces in terms of media attention.

In a note drafted it is announced that together with the Apulian sport will also travel entertainment activities provided free of charge aimed at the knowledge, promotion and enhancement of regional culture, food and wine with the involvement of athletes, teams, guest teams, spectators and local tour operators.

Link - https://www.ttgitalia.com/incoming/la-puglia-sceglie-lo-sport-per-promuovere-il-brand-JG21361811

IHG Hotels & Resorts | Signed an Agreement to Open a Regent Hotel in Chengdu, China

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