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A New Period of Mexico-Netherlands Tourism: Elevated Air Connectivity
Sunday, September 15, 2024
The Secretary of Tourism of Mexico, Miguel Torruco Marqués, efficiently concluded a go to to the Netherlands, the place he aimed to reinforce air connectivity and tourism between the 2 nations. Accompanied by Mexico’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, H.E. Ms. Carmen Moreno Toscano, the go to was a part of the “Operación Toca Puertas” (Operation Knock on Doorways) initiative, designed to extend vacationer arrivals from the Netherlands and increase spending by Dutch guests.
The Embassy of Mexico organized a seminar titled “This is Mexico,” the place Secretary Torruco offered Mexico’s tourism potential to over 100 Dutch tour operators and journey brokers. Highlighting the nation’s wealthy tourism infrastructure, he mentioned new initiatives such because the Mayan Prepare, Felipe Angeles Worldwide Airport, and Tulum Airport, which enhance accessibility to 279 locations throughout Mexico. Mexico’s cultural heritage, represented by its 177 Magical Cities, 35 UNESCO World Heritage Websites, and archaeological wonders, was a focus of the presentation.
Representatives from varied Mexican areas, together with Chihuahua, Yucatán, La Paz, and Los Cabos, showcased their tourism points of interest, whereas Aeroméxico’s Nation Supervisor, Mark Mooren, elaborated on the airline’s efforts to reinforce connectivity between Amsterdam and Mexico. The occasion additionally featured tailor-made vacationer packages for Dutch vacationers and highlighted funding alternatives in Mexico’s tourism sector.
Strengthening Bilateral Tourism Cooperation
Secretary Torruco participated in bilateral conferences with key Dutch tourism stakeholders, together with Jos Vranken, Director Basic of the Netherlands Bureau of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC). They mentioned methods for selling sustainable tourism and rising vacationers’ per capita spending whereas avoiding the pitfalls of mass tourism. Conferences with TUI Nederland and Aeroméxico additional underscored the dedication to enhancing air connectivity between the Netherlands and Mexico.
Selling Mexican Tradition by means of Gastronomy
As a part of the go to, Secretary Torruco and Ambassador Moreno Toscano acknowledged cooks and restaurant homeowners for selling conventional Mexican delicacies within the Netherlands. This initiative, a part of the “Reconnecting with My Roots” program, emphasised the position of gastronomy in showcasing Mexico’s cultural richness.
