"The tourist recovery of Baja California Sur is advancing with firm and safe steps, thanks to the strengthening and increase of air connectivity of the destinations of La Paz, Loreto and Los Cabos, with cities of great importance in our country and in the United States,"mentioned the Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability, Luis Humberto Araiza López after the news that for the month of December of this year, La Paz and Loreto will be connected with Dallas, Texas and Phoenix Arizona with seasonal flights in the months of December-March and June-August, operated by American Airlines.

He also mentioned that these new routes will allow the Magic Town of Loreto to attract the arrival of more tourists, which will also benefit Mulegé and Comondú thanks to their proximity to said municipality, which means a great step towards international tourism, since in the last 13 years, the South Californian port did not have flights abroad, according to information from Airports and Auxiliary Services.

On the other hand, he indicated that the company Viva Aerobus launched on September 25 a direct route with Mexico City and La Paz, and with regard to Los Cabos, recently Aeroméxico began operations with direct flights to Guadalajara, Jalisco, added the news that by the end of this year Eastern Airlines and American Airlines will launch a direct flight to New York City.

After concluding the first Digital Tourism Tianguis 2020 edition, the Secretary of Tourism and Sustainability, Luis H. Araiza mentioned in an interview for Los Cabos a la Carta that although it did not have the impact that was expected, because the sanitary conditions did not allow It should be done in a traditional way, however, the secretary pointed out that, while it has to continue to be done in this scheme, it will be necessary to take advantage of these tools that, without a doubt, represent the new technological trends that offer great scope in tourism.

Baja California Sur's participation in this event was free of charge with the inclusion of the State Trusts and Los Cabos, so the presence in this international forum was achieved to continue promoting its beauty and all the wealth it has to share with national and international tourists.

Regarding the question about the study on child sexual exploitation recently presented before the National Tourism Business Council (CNET) by Senator Josefina Vázquez Mota, where Mexico is exposed as the second place in the world for this aberrant activity and Los Cabos as one of the ten tourist destinations in our country where this terrible reality is detected, the secretary said that it is an act that must be diminished and that there are even badges that are delivered to the tourism sector where the efforts made against these criminal acts are recognized , accepting that as a tourism sector they must urgently enter into this matter to eradicate this evil that affects boys and girls throughout the country.

On the other hand, and on the theme of the International Tourism Day that is celebrated this September 27, the Secretary of Tourism highlighted that the Governor of the State held a series of events, among which the one held at Corumuel beach in La Paz where it raised the blue flag in recognition of this and 22 more of the beaches awarded with this distinction in Baja California Sur, as well as the Punto Limpio and Safe Travel certifications for the entity. In addition, the publication of a book on the Evolution of the Secretariat of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability in Baja California Sur in the last 35 years (1965-2020).

"Baja California Sur has proven to be a resilient tourist destination with a great capacity for adaptation, and in this sense the conjunction of efforts has been key to achieving its strengthening and overcoming," said the Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability (SETUES), Luis Humberto Araiza López, after participating on behalf of Governor Carlos Mendoza in the delivery of 22 badges and the raising of the Blue Flag, on La Gaviota beach in the Buenavista community, Los Cabos municipality.

During this act, headed by the mayor of Los Cabos, Armida Castro and in which the executive director of the Foundation For Environmental Education (FEE), Joaquín Díaz, Araiza López, mentioned that the delivery of these 19 endorsements and the incorporation of 3 New beaches (La Gaviota, Monument and El Surgidero) in Los Cabos added to El Coromuel beach in La Paz, position the State as the national leader with the largest number of beaches certified with this international award.

“The Blue Flag distinctive is the highest recognition of beaches committed to the environment, but also to tourism quality. Blue Flag synthesizes two great challenges: conservation and environmental care; and sustainable and responsible tourism activity, aspects in which we have reaffirmed our commitment and in which we have once again proudly highlighted one more year ”, added the head of SETUES.

Araiza López explained the work of the Los Cabos City Council, ZOFEMAT and the institutions of the 3 levels of government in coordination with civil society, to achieve this result, as well as acknowledging the interest of businessmen, who said "they have bet and They have not spared in resources, so that the destination maintains and increases the Blue Flag flags ".

“In the context of such a deep health crisis, that Los Cabos quickly recovers its markets, the confidence of investors and, especially, the arrival of more tourism as the days go by, is the best sign that we are doing things right ”Mentioned Luis H. Araiza to finish.

"The vast wealth of marine biodiversity that Baja California Sur has, have allowed its gastronomy to be recognized and appreciated with great value by the international tourism market," said the Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability (SETUES), Luis Humberto Araiza López, by announcing the participation of the entity in the second season of "Las crónicas del taco" by the Netflix streaming platform from September 15 and where the most representative tacos of the state will be presented, which are made from Seafood and fish in the most recognized restaurants and taquerías in La Paz, Todos Santos and Los Cerritos.

“Without a doubt, it will be an invaluable promotion for BCS destinations and the great gastronomy we have; and through this program it will be made known in various parts of the world ", mentioned the head of SETUES.

Finally, Luis Araiza ratified the commitment to continue creating synergies and commercial alliances, so that Baja California Sur recovers its Tourism potential and its place in the global market, as the best destination in the Mexican Pacific.

Las Crónicas del Taco is directed by Santiago Fábregas and produced by Hallie Davison and Pablo Cruz. In this second season, viewers will also enjoy the stories of the men and women behind this dish, from CDMX, Aguascalientes, Ensenada, Nuevo León, Yucatán, Jalisco and of course Baja California Sur.