Acapulco hosts the 42nd edition of Tianguis Turistico

The Mexico Tourism Board has announced that nearly 1,000 companies from 80 different countries are expected to participate in the 42^nd edition of the renowned Tianguis Turistico, taking place from March 27th to 30th at Expo Mundo Imperial in Acapulco, Guerrero. As is the case each year, the tourism fair will seek to increase attendance and participation from companies in the industry, buyers and countries invited to this business platform over the previous years. For this year’s edition, the Mexico Tourism Board is committed to executing 37,023 business appointments, with the participation of 1,606 buyers, 657 exhibitors and 32 federal entities.

Tianguis Turistico continues to host tourism industry meetings as the number one platform to promote the country’s diverse tourism offerings including its mega biodiversity wealth, one of Mexico Tourist Board’s focus areas for the year. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Mexico’s natural and protected areas, different ancestral cultures, and millennia of gastronomy that distinguish it as a pillar of socio-economic development.

“Tianguis Turistico in Acapulco is the ideal stage to showcase the unique experiences that Mexico has to offer,” stated Lourdes Berho, CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board. “Tianguis is key to our continued success as it allows us to align and grow closer to our industry partners such as tour operators, airlines, and hotels who support us as Mexico continues to be the preferred travel location for travelers around the world,” she added.

Additionally, Tianguis Turistico will feature new and diverse companies in the tourism industry, innovative strategies and means of communication that will serve to continue consolidating the tourism activity as one of the main engines behind Mexico’s economic growth.

In 2016, Mexico became the 9^th most visited country in the world, having received more than 32 million international travelers, representing an increase of more than 9%, more than double the world industry average. For 2017 and beyond, MTB will work closely with tour operators, buyers, hoteliers, destinations and industry professionals to reach the ambitious goal of 50 million international visitors by 2021. 

For the first time in its history, Tianguis Turistico 2017 will join other organisations, businesses, citizens and events in measuring and offsetting its greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change. The fair will not only neutralise its carbon output, but it will also contribute to the conservation of local biodiversity, protection of its aquifers, avoid erosion and support rural communities to improve their quality of life.

Through simple actions and operational enhancements, Tianguis Turistico 2017 is committed to contributing to this cause through actions such as efficient energy management, minimising the amount of waste produced and other incentives. In the instances where the production and emission of CO2 is inevitable, the fair will compensate their output with carbon offset credits.