Tourism, engine for the economic growth of the state: Luis H. Araiza
Luis Humberto Araiza López, Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability (SETUES), emphasized the importance of the tourism industry for the economic and social progress of Baja California Sur, regarding World Tourism Day, which will be commemorated next September 27 and that this year has as its motto: "Tourism and Rural Development".
This activity represents 70 percent of the state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and also commented that at the end of the first quarter of 2020 it had just over 78,100 jobs, according to the National Survey of Occupation and Employment (ENOE) of INEGI, therefore, for the state administration it is essential to create synergies, strategies and actions that contribute to the recovery of tourism and all activities linked to this value chain.
“Tourism represents for our State an engine of economic growth and social development. This activity generates thousands of direct and indirect jobs, in addition to promoting and strengthening other productive sectors; That is why in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are redoubling our efforts so that this industry can reestablish itself and adapt to the new normal; in order to continue being a source of well-being for families ”, mentioned the head of SETUES
Araiza López pointed out that, with the help of tourism entrepreneurs, they have worked to reactivate the sector with programs that inspire confidence in visitors about the safety and quality of BCS as a destination such as: Punto Limpio, Blue Flag, Distintivo H, the Safes Travel Seal of the World Travel and Tourism Council, among others.
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Baja California Sur, the entity with the most Blue Flag beaches in Mexico
"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.
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Baja California Sur in Netflix's "The Taco Chronicles"
"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.
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Aeroméxico inaugurates two new routes to Los Cabos and Cancun from Guadalajara
The Guadalajara International Airport, operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), celebrated the departure of the new flights that Aeroméxico will be operating from Guadalajara to Cancun and Los Cabos.
Aeroméxico will operate 7 weekly flights to and from Guadalajara on the Cancun route and 5 weekly flights on the Los Cabos route. Thanks to this, the airline will have an offer in this destination of more than 90 weekly flights serving seven of the most important markets: Mexico City, Tijuana, Monterrey, Cancun, Los Cabos, Los Angeles and Chicago
“We are sure that strengthening national air connectivity is essential for tourism. The benefit is shared, all of us who directly and indirectly participate in the chain of tourist services win. That Aeroméxico considers Los Cabos is a distinction that I am sure we will honor, because we have the first level tourist and human infrastructure, an exceptional nature and a high quality of our tourist services. We are pleased to welcome the new Aeroméxico flight, on this important Guadalajara - San José del Cabo route ”, mentioned the Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability of Baja California Sur, Mtro. Luis Humberto Araiza López.
For his part, Giancarlo Mulinelli, Aeroméxico's Senior Vice President of Global Sales, highlighted that "We know the great tourist value that these three destinations represent for Mexico, that is why today we celebrate these new routes that we are sure will contribute to the tourist recovery of our country."
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Flight from Guadalajara to Los Cabos opens, interview with Rodrigo Esponda FITURCA
In the framework of the inauguration of the new direct route from Guadalajara to Los Cabos and Cancun, the general director of FITURCA, said in an interview for Los Cabos a la Carta that it is great news because, without a doubt, this fact will further boost tourism national.
Compared to the international market, national tourism is usually lower, even so in August it recovered to 54% in the national flow and 38% in the international flow, which indicates a positive recovery since the global economic activation after the pandemic caused by Covid 19.
Rodrigo Esponda mentioned that the Aeroméxico flight from the city of Guadalajara to Los Cabos will take place five days a week, adding to the flights from the United States that will arrive with more influx to the destination.
"Today we received the news that as of October 10 we will have the reactivation of flights from Canada" said the general director of FITURCA, also assuring that it has been confirmed, which augurs a further step towards the economic reactivation of the destination tourist.
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