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Destination marketing activities to promote
Destination marketing relates to activities that promote a specific destination. A destination can be a city, a region. Cooperating with local resources and businesses to market your destination does three things: 1) builds a marketing network of local businesses; 2) gives potential guests more information and service; and 3) creates "buzz" about your area, all three leading vacation and business travelers to your inn.
One way to participate in destination marketing efforts in your area is to dedicate an area of your website to your area's history, attractions, and events. Recommend local restaurants, services and shops, and provide links to these resources. Once you've posted links for local businesses, contact them and request that the businesses you are referring do the same by providing a link to your website as a way to build a marketing network.
Adding links to local resources gives prospective visitors a more complete picture of unique area attractions and events. Providing links to local museums, parks, venues and associations helps potential guests plan ahead, and shows your helpful service in its best light.
An additional benefit of having information about your city or region is a boost in the appeal that your site will have for search engines, which will see your site as a source of information when users search for your city or region not just your inn by name.
If you would like your destination featured on Rivieramaya.info , please email us and tell us a bit about your area and what makes it so special.
International Hotel Motel Restaurant Show
 | | Riviera Maya Hotels & Resorts will be at 2008 IH/M&RS®
You won't want to miss this year's IH/M&RS, the essential industry event.
Here's just some of what you'll find there: -
More than 1,200 exhibitors from around the globe -
Saturday's Hospitality Leadership Forum -
Luxury Product Collection -
Outstanding conferences and seminars -
Exciting special events and networking opportunities The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show will be presented November 8-11, 2008 (Exhibits: November 9-11, 2008), at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. For more information, including exhibitor listings, a schedule of events, hotel and travel reservations, and New York City visitor specials, call 800-272-SHOW |  |
Akumal Sea Turtle refuge The Place of Turtles
Sea Turtle Refuge in Akumal Quintana Roo, Mexico
Threats to the local populations of endangered sea turtles are increasing as tourism development grows in the Riviera Maya. Akumal is characterized by its marine and coastal environments, representing a favorite habitat for sea turtle populations [Caretta Caretta (Loggerhead), Chelonia mydas (Green) and Eretmochelys imbricada (Hawksbill)].
They use the beaches, grasslands and reefs as nesting sites, feeding, breeding and growing areas. Akumal
gets its name from these phenomena "The Place of Turtles" in Maya. Sustainable use of our natural resources is one of our main challenges in Akumal. We are working to increase environmental awareness in the community, of the importance of habitat and species protection, and wise use. Our main goal is the conservation of the coastal marine
ecosystems and the species that inhabit them, especially the sea turtles. Therefore, it is necessary to establish official protection on Akumal's marine environment.
Centro Ecológico Akumal (CEA), with the Akumal Development Council, local hotels and businesses and marine tourism operators, the National Protected Areas Commission (CONANP) and the Port Captain, along with the support of the Mexican Center for Environmental Law (CEMDA), has worked over the past several years to develop a local management program for the bays, and has recently initiated a process with the Wildlife Agency of the Ministry of the Environment to establish a Sea Turtle Refuge in Akumal, co-managed with the community, through its local environmental organization - Centro Ecológico Akumal.
To be a success, this initiative will require improved public awareness-raising, coordination of local committees to manage each of the bays making up Akumal, as well as cooperation and participation from everyone. Through both the management program and an established sea turtle refuge, we will be much closer to ensuring the economic and environmental future of Akumal.
Background
In Mexico, the use and possession of sea turtles is prohibited by law, under the endangered species laws and there is no program that permits the extractive use of turtles on a regular basis. Any removal of the species must be justified and only with official permission. In 1994, sea turtles were placed under special protection status as a species at risk of extinction. For more than two decades, the protection measures have been focused on activities related to the turtles' reproductive cycle, particularly with nesting sites.
Sea Turtle Protection Program
In 1993, CEA began its conservation activities and operates its sea turtle protection program through permission from the Wildlife Agency, focusing on protecting the nesting populations of loggerhead and green turtle. This has included research on nesting and hatchling information.
The average number of nests in Akumal, from seven years of data, is at least 180 per season, demonstrating the importance of this destination as a feeding, reproduction and breeding area.
Mexico Tourism, Travel Real Estate Expo in California
| Mexico Tourism, Travel & Real Estate Expo in California | 
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We invite you to exhibit and promote Mexico at the
Mexico Tourism Expo
on August 23rd, 2008
in Orange County, California
from 10:30am-4pm | | Mexico Tourism, Travel & Real Estate Expo | Expo Sponsors |
Promote Mexico in California
We invite you to exhibit at this "Mexico-only" event. Promote your destination/business to tourists and consumers interested in Mexico. Attendees include the travel/real estate industry, the general public, and the local media. Meet face-to-face with potential customers.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
Exhibitor booths begin at $500. We have extended our early payment discount offer; If registered and paid before June 28th you will receive a $50 discount. Booths consist of a covered 6-foot table, 2 chairs, backdrop curtain, and an exhibitor sign.
The Expo is soliciting Corporate Sponsors such as those to the right, ask for details. Discounted sponsorship available before June 28th. Sponsorship includes advertising.
Speaking Presentations
Throughout the day, attendees will listen to experts speak about Mexico. Our sponsors will have first rights to conduct eight, 25-minute presentations in the fields of tourism, business, and real estate. Questions and answers from the audience will follow. This is an important method to inform the attendee of what Mexico has to offer.
Raffle Prizes/Entertainment
Raffle prizes will be given away during the day. Exhibitors will donate prizes such as airline tickets, hotel room stays, tours, restaurant vouchers, and books on Mexico. All attendees will have a chance to win a raffle prize.
Why Orange County (OC), California?*
-Located south of Los Angeles and north of San Diego
-OC spends $2 BILLION on travel
-OC residents have enjoyed $67.9 BILLION in disposable income
-More than 1.67 MILLION OC adults have flown out of either John Wayne Airport or LAX
*Information from Orange County Convention & Visitor Bureau
Don't miss the largest and most important one-day opportunity to promote Mexico in California!
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To buy in Cancun shopping Rolex, Chanel, Cartier, Tiffany Mont Blanc
Why is it good business to buy in Cancún?
Just because here Rolex, Chanel, Cartier, Tiffany, Estée Lauder or Mont Blanc are being sold at really attractive prices.
Also keep in mind that the list of label names is almost endless. These exceptional prices are due to the fact that the Mexican trade laws have established preferential tariffs for the State of Quintana Roo. That is why in Cancún, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and Tulum products are imported with a tax rate going from 0% to 5%, and, as if this were not enough, most products are duty free.
As a result, you can find luxury items at lower prices than in the rest of the country and than in many other regions of the the world.
Which are luxury products?
As there are more than one thousand five hundred of them, it would be impossible to mention them all on this page. We will, however, point out some of them: perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, watches and costume jewelry, clothing and accessories, shoes, fishing and sport equipment, disposable cameras, electronic equipment in general, sun glasses and computer equipment.
In the Hotel Zone as well as in downtown Cancun, there are businesses which, in spite of the fact that they are not duty free, are sold at duty free prices because they are free of tariffs for importing, they must only charge the consumer tax (10%). If you are the kind that can resist everything except temptations, hereinafter are some irresistible names and luxury products which you will find at very low prices: Fendi, Swarovski, Armani, Bvlgari, Gucci, Tous, and, and, and... as I mentioned before, it is an endless list of labels.
So, Welcome and Happy Shopping while doing some Good business!
Apartments, vacation rentals in Riviera Maya
Hotel Indigo Merida Hacienda Misne Luxury
Hotel Indigo Merida Hacienda Misne in Merida city Mexico 9 No. 172 x 6B, Fraccionamiento Misné 1. Mérida - Zona Centro, Yucatán The Hotel Indigo Hacienda Misne is an 18th century hacienda-turned-hotel in Merida, Yucatan where tradition and hospitality combine to offer a hotel of luxury and turn of the century Mexican charm, located in the middle of a magically cosmopolitan IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) one of the world's largest hotel groups by number of rooms, announced today that the Hotel Indigo brand is expanding its North American distribution footprint into Mexico. The first property opened in a historic 100-year old hacienda in Mérida, marking the 11th hotel opening for the Hotel Indigo brand. A second hotel will open in Mexico City in 2009.
The 50-room Hotel Indigo Mérida Hacienda Misné is located just a short drive from the historical cathedral and museums of downtown Mérida. Also within driving distance are Celestun, home to the largest flock of flamingos in North America, and the Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. "As the capital city of the state of Yucatán and the cultural and financial center of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mérida is an ideal location for our first property in Mexico," said Jim Anhut, senior vice president, brand management, Hotel Indigo. "The adaptive reuse of this 100-year-old hacienda emphasizes the flexibility of the branded boutique concept and wide range of possibilities this brand offers developers. We're proud to launch Hotel Indigo in Mexico and believe this opening to be a fantastic way to end a banner year for our rapidly growing brand." Hotel Indigo Merida is the embodiment of the brand's Interpret IndigoTM concept, which emphasizes creative design interpretation of the Hotel Indigo brand concept to suit a property's local market. The hotel's front desk and The Golden Bean restaurant are housed in a 100-year old hacienda restored to maintain the building's original character, bringing a uniquely international flair to brand experience. All guestrooms at the Hotel Indigo are arranged facing a central garden, with ceiling fans, artistic tile floors and artwork inspired by flowers native to the region. The hotel features 10 suites, including a King Executive Suite with two hammocks, a separate living area with two nature-inspired wooden and leather rocking chairs, and a working desk with ergonomic chair. King Suites located under a canopy of lush trees feature a separate in-room living area, private balcony and patio, and antique armoires purchased and restored specifically for the hotel. The Hotel Indigo Mérida Hacienda Misné is owned by Gerardo José Millet Palomeque and managed by Clara Paulina Mendoza, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group. "We are pleased with the way the Hotel Indigo brand allows us to reflect the local history and culture of the region into our hotel," said Clara Paulina Mendoza, general manager. "We're excited to introduce our guests to Hotel Indigo and we know they'll enjoy this distinctive urban oasis that we've created." Boutique hotels, known for their intimate, luxurious environments in addition to personalized accommodations and services, have gained increasing popularity throughout North America. Hotel Indigo is known as the industry's first branded boutique hotel, artfully combining the conveniences and consistencies of a brand hotel with the design cache and service personality of a boutique at an affordable price. The soul of the brand's retail-inspired concept is renewal - thoughtful changes that are made throughout the year to keep the hotel fresh, similar to the way retailers change their window displays. The renewal concept provides even the most frequent guest a unique experience with every stay. The hotel features renewable elements such as vivid music, nature-inspired murals, area rugs, plush duvets and slip covers that will change periodically. Public spaces will be transformed seasonally through changing artwork, music, flora and murals. The new hotel features signature design elements including oversized lobby chairs, which create a personal work or dining space within the public areas of the hotel; cozy, airy and inviting guestrooms with plush bedding and glass spa-inspired showers; and a Phitness studio with cardio equipment and free weights. The hotel also offers The Golden Bean, an on-site casual gourmet restaurant, featuring Yucatán regional dishes; a 24-hour business center; wireless Internet access throughout the hotel; and meeting space for business functions or special events. The Hotel Indigo brand is quickly expanding throughout North America, with 11 locations open and more than 60 under development, either in the pipeline or in final negotiation. The first Hotel Indigo opened in Atlanta in October 2004, followed by Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast; Chicago Schaumburg North; Houston at the Galleria; Hotel Indigo Dallas; Ottawa Downtown City Centre, Canada; Hotel Indigo Scottsdale, Ariz.; Hotel Indigo Sarasota, Fla; Hotel Indigo Buffalo-Amherst, N.Y.; Hotel Indigo Nashville West End; and Hotel Indigo Mérida Hacienda Misné, Mexico. Future sites of Hotel Indigo hotels include Baltimore, Md.; Boston, Mass.; San Antonio, Texas; Las Vegas, Nev.; New York, N.Y.; St. Louis, Mo.; and Knoxville, Tenn. For more information on Hotel Indigo, or to make reservations at Indigo hacienda here About Hotel Indigo Hacienda Misne The newest member of the IHG family, Hotel Indigo is the industry's first branded boutique hotel experience. It is uniquely designed to appeal to guests who desire affordable luxury, personal service and an alternative to traditional hotels without sacrificing any of the businesses amenities they have come to expect. Renewal is the soul of Hotel Indigo's retail-inspired design concept - thoughtful changes that are made throughout the year to keep the hotel fresh. Guestrooms feature signature murals, area rugs, fluffy duvets and slipcovers that will change periodically, while public spaces will be transformed seasonally through changing aromas, music, artwork, murals and directional signage. From relaxed café dining to high-style rooms - Hotel Indigo creates an intriguing, warm and inviting environment for guests. Hotel Indigo participates in Priority Club Rewards. With more than 37 million members, Priority Club® Rewards is the first, largest and fastest-growing guest loyalty program in the hotel industry. Winner of the 19th Annual Freddie Awards hotel loyalty "Program of the Year" and named "Best Hotel Rewards Program in the World" three years running by Global Traveler magazine, Priority Club Rewards offers more sought-after benefits and the greatest ease of use of any hotel loyalty program. In addition to flexible features like No Points Expiration and No Blackout Dates, members have more options for points redemption than any other hotel loyalty program, including redemption at more than 500,000 lodging establishments worldwide - even at rivals' hotels - through the industry-leading "Any Hotel, Anywhere" reward, as well as the option to redeem points for airline miles on more than 40 partner airlines, for auto rentals, for gift certificates and for hundreds of products available in the Rewards Catalog. If the Rewards Catalog doesn't have what a member is looking for, Priority Club Rewards is the only hotel loyalty program to offer members a Personal Shopper program that allows point redemptions for items not found in the Rewards Catalog. Enrollment in Priority Club Rewards is free. Guests can enroll by logging on at priorityclub.com, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of any of IHG's more than 3,800 hotels worldwide. Los Hoteles Indigo, pertenecen al grupo InterContinental que también anuncian un importante crecimiento en la zona por parte de la Cadena Crowne Plaza
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