Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Mexico's Tourism Sector "Sports" An Active Edge
Reflecting trends in the travel world, the segment of sports tourism in Mexico is increasing in importance
The numbers and revenues that show sports enthusiasts are increasingly traveling to Mexico to get their heart pumping and muscles moving. Both amateur and professional athletes who contribute to the continued expansion still a segment of the Mexican sports tourism.
Many athletes to benefit Mexico's natural beauty and unique landscape, a fact not unnoticed by professional sporting event organizers. Mexico has recently hosted a large number of high profile events international sports events including the Rip Curl Pro Search surfing, the Association of Surfing Professionals' World Tour men's championship last June, and the 2006 PGA Champions Tour Puerto Vallarta Blue Agave Golf Classic in March. Upcoming events include the year in Mexico City International Marathon athletes and sports fans August.Amateur also help stimulate the growth of the Mexican sports. 2005 enjoyed robust numbers, with the sport of pumping $ 1.27 billion in the U.S. economy. Several high-revenue sports that have contributed to an impressive together.
In 2005 600000 golfers traveled to Mexico, to produce $ 400000000.
Triathlon attracted 36,000 travelers to Mexico, which in turn generated U.S. $ 6 million in 2005.
In 2005, activities related to diving and in the United States produced 200 million dollars in revenue.
Fishing reeled in $ 500 million in 2005.
Forecasts bright future for sport tourism
The growing popularity of the Mexico trip echoes sport tourism development around the world. World Tourism Organization expects that sports tourism is the second most important travel segment in 2020.
Sports bright future recently prompted Mexico Tourism Secretary Rodolfo Elizondo Tourism to emphasize the importance of developing this segment during a national conference of sports tourism. "Sports tourism plays an important role in the development of the tourism industry in Mexico. As continuous improvement of infrastructure and supply of sports tourism, both local and regional level, the position of Mexico as a tourist destination was solidified Sports , more jobs will be generated and attract investors, "he said.
Elizondo then mentioned that the active support of Mexico's sports tourism sector is part of the strategy to diversify its Sectur tourism in addition to its already successful products like the sun and beaches, nature tourism and cultural tourism, among others.
About the Mexico Tourism Mexico Tourism BoardThe (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico's attractions and destinations internationally. Founded in 1999, the ATV is a tourist promotion agency of Mexico, and its participants are members of private and public sectors. The bike has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
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The numbers and revenues that show sports enthusiasts are increasingly traveling to Mexico to get their heart pumping and muscles moving. Both amateur and professional athletes who contribute to the continued expansion still a segment of the Mexican sports tourism.
Many athletes to benefit Mexico's natural beauty and unique landscape, a fact not unnoticed by professional sporting event organizers. Mexico has recently hosted a large number of high profile events international sports events including the Rip Curl Pro Search surfing, the Association of Surfing Professionals' World Tour men's championship last June, and the 2006 PGA Champions Tour Puerto Vallarta Blue Agave Golf Classic in March. Upcoming events include the year in Mexico City International Marathon athletes and sports fans August.Amateur also help stimulate the growth of the Mexican sports. 2005 enjoyed robust numbers, with the sport of pumping $ 1.27 billion in the U.S. economy. Several high-revenue sports that have contributed to an impressive together.
In 2005 600000 golfers traveled to Mexico, to produce $ 400000000.
Triathlon attracted 36,000 travelers to Mexico, which in turn generated U.S. $ 6 million in 2005.
In 2005, activities related to diving and in the United States produced 200 million dollars in revenue.
Fishing reeled in $ 500 million in 2005.
Forecasts bright future for sport tourism
The growing popularity of the Mexico trip echoes sport tourism development around the world. World Tourism Organization expects that sports tourism is the second most important travel segment in 2020.
Sports bright future recently prompted Mexico Tourism Secretary Rodolfo Elizondo Tourism to emphasize the importance of developing this segment during a national conference of sports tourism. "Sports tourism plays an important role in the development of the tourism industry in Mexico. As continuous improvement of infrastructure and supply of sports tourism, both local and regional level, the position of Mexico as a tourist destination was solidified Sports , more jobs will be generated and attract investors, "he said.
Elizondo then mentioned that the active support of Mexico's sports tourism sector is part of the strategy to diversify its Sectur tourism in addition to its already successful products like the sun and beaches, nature tourism and cultural tourism, among others.
About the Mexico Tourism Mexico Tourism BoardThe (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico's attractions and destinations internationally. Founded in 1999, the ATV is a tourist promotion agency of Mexico, and its participants are members of private and public sectors. The bike has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
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