FONATUR is present as a year in this fair in Madrid so important, this platform where tour operators, travel agencies, hoteliers, airlines of most of the world have an appointment so that Mexico first through the pavilion of which we are part of This great Mexican tourist sector, we can strengthen the presence of Mexico, the projection and promotion of our great multicultural destiny of this great mosaic that is Mexico, of alternatives of diverse opportunities to visit it but specifically FONATUR we are in the permanent work of relation, mainly in The case of this fair, with the Spanish hotel industry, Spain has through its investors an important number of hotels in Mexico, we talk about well-known brands like RIU, Barceló, like Amelia, Iberostar, NH, Palladium, and other important brands of Spanish capital hotels that are in Mexico and that we have come first to ratify them that it is important that they are in the country, they have also confirmed their trust in Mexico but we have also offered them the one that they continue to invest in Mexico, in the enlargement Of hotel rooms in the destinations where they are already, or in new tourist destinations where FONATUR has a very consolidated presence, we speak of Los Cabos, of course we speak of Cancún, we talk about Ixtapa, Huatulco from other integrally planned centers but also in Our new stage of FONATUR in which we have shared the vision with Secretary Enrique de la Madrid, also integrate FONATUR a reedimensión in order to open beyond the fully planned centers that we can also work with cultural, heritage, The destinations where there are archeological areas, where there are magic villages and in them as we have also put our inventory so that those investors can continue to invest in Mexico.

Question reporter .- How could you explain in a simple way what FONATUR does to promote tourism infrastructure?

Of course, make available to them as investors from the US and some other parts of the world, the FONATUR model for forty-two years has been very successful in developing large projects, not short-term if not short , Medium and long term, these cases of Los Cabos, Cancun are very emblematic for our country, but where FONATUR has an inventory of territorial reserves in different points of the Mexican Republic, mainly in destinations of sun and beach where FONATUR also provides the accompaniment so that through the financing of the development bank and through the private banking can also be provided with very competitive cups in conditions very suitable for the international investor to see in Mexico, see in the tourism sector and see in particular the institution FONATUR an ally, a companion to give them all the facilities to guide, for if the investment is decided to do in Mexico that hopefully in the tourism sector because the times of the procedures are shortened and can in this way achieve very successful projects, FONATUR is a brand recognized in Mexico and also internationally as a business model, as a public sector private sector formula, public-private partnership that has worked very well and is in the process of development very emblematic that already mentioned.

FONATUR does depending of  the destination, depending a little on the characteristics but becomes a partner for what contributes the land, the investor contributes what is properly the investment of the hotel and if necessary if the development bank adds this third partner or ally of Such that it can generate an investment in very competitive times but above all a very profitable investment as it has been throughout all these years.

Well we are particularly promoting other destinations that are part of the fully planned centers, we continue working with Baja California very closely, we are also working with Quintana Roo, Loreto, Puerto Escondido with great investment opportunities, we also talk about the case of Huatulco, We speak of the case of new Riviera Nayarit account of Litibú that are also interesting places where there is reserve, where there is inventory and where we put of course to the order to the institution, to FONATUR for any complementary work that we can do.

Of course Mexico is a great destination, we invite you to visit us, to continue investing in Mexico, it is a destination that has everything, which also has a component that is not always found in other destinations that is the component d she hospitality , The component of this desire to continue to strengthen ties, where we open our arms to welcome the investment, to welcome visitors from different parts of the world and in it our determination, our desire, the president, the secretary of Tourism to continue generating this great platform that is Mexico so that it remains a good destination from all points of view.

(PARA CABONEWSTODAY.COM) Voice over: The General Director of Fonatur spoke of his next visit to Los Cabos…

First a big greeting to that great state, with a great wealth that is still offered to the world and we want to continue joining in order to continue detonating, developing, unlocking some issues that like any destination we have to solve, we have to solve, we will be in Beginning at the end of the month of January beginning of February visiting them, we will be making a visit to Los Cabos, we will be seeing everything around. I have been a month and a half in the direction of FONATUR and one of the important topics that I received from the portfolio of projects and topics and precisely everything that has to do with Los Cabos, with Estero, with this theme that we must solve soon and where we are joined and very involved throughout the institution.

Los Cabos luxury attracts attention in Madrid FITUR: R. Esponda

Mexican singer and songwriter Natalia Lafourcade was considered to be one of the highlights at this year’s 5th annual Los Cabos International Film Festival.

The vibrant entertainer, Lafourcade who is no stranger to Los Cabos, began her conversation with the press as an intimate gathering amongst friends. When Speaking  About Los Cabos her feelings  were sincere.

“…you all are great here, always with a smile on your faces and an enormous disposition to make us feel at home, just like that.

I just completed a little road trip along the coast of the Sea of Cortez, and every little place we stopped we were received with food, with smiles, with affection and of course with this divine showing of powerful nature that you have here in Baja- always full of love, and that IS WHAT makes me come back again and again. I don’t know maybe I should live here.” 

The talented Lafourcade who HAS been riding a rollercoaster to success =thruout her carrier -is now once again at the top- with a hit record, an international Grammy award, And NINE Latin Grammys.  On the second night of the international film festival, the acclaimed artist received the MTV CHEE-U-KU Award acknowledging 15 years of her altruistic work as well.

I feel very happy to be here at the Los Cabos International Film Festival, I was here five years ago where I enjoyed this marvelous art form that is Film and here I am now with the opportunity to present this documentary that we are going to share with you; And very proud to see how the festival is standing strong, supported with wonderful collaborative work that you all are doing.” 

Following the award presentation, came the World Premier Showing of the documentary film- “Hasta la Raíz” based on the life, work, music and creative process of this vibrant Mexican artist. IT WAS With great emotion the singer songwriter thrilled the audience with a personal rendition of her songs AFER THE SHOWING.

Mr Gary Williams, the best butler of the world and founder of the British Butler Institute at London, visit  Los Cabos to give training to the butlers of JW Marriot Hotel and gave us an exclusive interview where we talk a little of his experience and track record of his interesting profession.

His formal training at the then world famous Ivor Spencer International School for Butler Administrators in Dulwich, London. The school was established in 1981 and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales invested Ivor Spencer the founder with the MBE at Buckingham Palace in 2002.

After successful completion of his formal training and top of his class Mr Gary Williams was appointed in his first butler position at The Ritz London as the Head butler where he was responsible for overseeing all the luxury suites, including The Royal Suite, and attending to the requests and requirements of the many VIP guests including Royalty, Prime Ministers, Heads of state, Movie Icons, Musicians and many more.

He was then head-hunted by a leading London recruitment company to be Major Domo (Head Butler) for one of England’s most prominent families, looking after Studley Royal House in North Yorkshire. Here he employed all his formal training skills to deliver according to his principals needs in a substantial country house environment which included the managing and training of a large house hold staff complement. After this position Mr Gary Williams worked for many discerning clients around the world, including members of Royal families, Russian and Chinese Oligarchs, principals of British and international industry, IT billionaires, famous musicians and artists, and many more as Head Butler. Mr Gary Williams then set up Quintessentially Butlers, part of the Quintessentially Group, the world’s leading global concierge company, this was after heading up a team of three executive concierge professional to look after a group of Russian Oligarchs and their families from an office in Mayfair London. Mr Gary Williams was also appointed Head Butler at the Brazilian Embassy in London. 

With this wealth of practical hands on work experience from across the luxury sector Mr Gary Williams was entrusted by The British Butler Institute to head up the training team as Principal with the responsibility of developing the brand with the vision to be the finest front of house training school in its field and expanding The British Butler Institute brand worldwide.

The British Butler Institute is the only Butler Institute in the world.