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).

Luis Humberto Araiza López, Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability (SETUES) and president of the Union of Secretaries of Mexico (ASETUR) participated in the inauguration of the first Tianguis Turístico Digital, in charge of the head of the federal branch, Miguel Torruco Marqués himself who brings together more than a thousand exhibitors from more than 40 countries.

This first Tianguis Turístico Digital is not about technology, but about what can be achieved with it, highlighting that with the organization of this event the sector also sends a message to the world that all Mexican destinations are ready to receive with certainty to visitors, Luis H. Araiza mentioned, as well as the fact that the presence of the entity in the tianguis will be of great benefit to service providers and businessmen in the field, because through technology, it will be shown that destinations of BCS remain current and maintain the characteristics that distinguish them: quality, hospitality and authenticity, in addition to networking, agreeing on commercial links and receiving training through a conference program.

"In Baja California Sur we have redoubled efforts to recover our tourism activity with positive results, proof of this is that the connectivity of our State is growing and strengthening," said the Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability (SETUES), Luis Humberto Araiza López after announcing the launch of a direct flight from La Paz to Mexico City, which will begin operations on September 25 by the airline Viva Aerobus, which will have 4 weekly frequencies (Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday).

In that sense, he mentioned that visitors can be safe and confident about the security measures that are implemented in BCS and that are attached to international standards, remembering that the International Airports of La Paz and Los Cabos have certificates in the Accreditation of Sanitary Measures for Airports (AHA) program, in addition to the recent obtaining of the State, the Safe Travel seal granted by the World Travel and Tourism Council.

Finally, Luis Araiza announced that new routes will be launched that will connect La Paz and Loreto with two major cities in the United States, as well as another that will strengthen Los Cabos.

"The business tourism sector of Baja California Sur is recovering gradually and with good results", mentioned the Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability (SETUES) Luis Humberto Araiza López, also recalling that the entity is on an orange traffic light, that allows 40% capacity in commercial establishments.

The official emphasized that this progress in the reestablishment of economic activities is thanks to the commitment of businessmen and society itself to abide by the health standards and protocols indicated by the State Health Safety Council to face Covid-19.

He also highlighted the joint work that the State government institutions and the Councils themselves have developed in the plenary session of said Council to make decisions by common agreement, aimed at ensuring that the reactivation of the entity is responsible and orderly; prioritizing the welfare of the population.

“Hand in hand with the five municipalities we are implementing the necessary actions for BCS to continue with the reestablishment of its economy and with the recovery of its job stability. It has been hard work and full of challenges, thanks to this close collaboration that the three levels of government have, our state continues to advance, ”said the head of SETUES.

Finally, Luis Araiza ratified the interest and will of the state government, to continue joining efforts with the City Councils as up to today, to evaluate and analyze the situation in each municipality to adopt and design the measures that meet the requirements that each place presents.