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Beyond the soccer world championship took place last year and attracted thousands of tourists, South Africa is a travel destination par excellence, and today we will know one of the most impressive of the continent: Sun City. Sun City, also known as the Lost City is undoubtedly one of the destinations in Africa you can not miss.

Green valleys and towering mountains, deserts, forests and steppes are part of the impressive landscape that has this city and its environs, where the air you breathe adventure and its palaces, gilded monuments and old buildings you can see the site’s history. It is located very near the cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria, in the northwest and is a coveted destination for those who love adventure game, but also for those who like staying in five star hotels like the first category are part of the hotel resort that is the city.

Nearby, golf courses and parks with views of film, plus a spectacular beach that was created artificially in one of the world’s most luxurious hotels. Sun City Sun City is part of the destiny of Africa, for discerning travelers.

In order to strengthen the creation of regional tourism products of special interests, associated natural and cultural attractions, the Regional Council unanimously approved the Regional Tourism Policy in Los Rios, establishing through this instrument, a common strategic framework that will guide to better planning and governance in these areas.

According to the findings of the Regional Governor, Juan Varas, on that occasion, “this policy is a commitment that seeks to consolidate regional and project to the region as a tourism destination development, with a seal Valdivian Forest, and also develops sustainable and compatible manner with other productive activities. “

Meanwhile, Paulina Steffen, Regional Director of Tourism, highlighted the relevance for the country “to have this strategic map that will allow us to develop tourism in a more coordinated and focused.” He added that “along with strengthening the existing destinations, a key task will be to enhance the attractiveness of each community, adding value to the industry and improving its competitiveness.”

With this initiative, the region seeks to be recognized for its local identity, primarily promoting sustainable tourism, nature and where the base is the conservation and wise use of natural resources and biodiversity, such as rivers, lakes and forests.

The policy includes a system during its term management, monitoring and evaluation to fulfill the objectives. This process, conducted by the Regional Government and Sernatur Rivers, with the participation of public and private, where you will have a significant role the Regional Tourism Council.

Remarkably, the Regional Policy is in line with the National Tourism Policy and is strengthened by having specific initiatives to work, which already have funding approved and arranged by the Regional Government, which allows forward from now on implementation.

The PRI federal deputy from Acapulco, Fermi Alvarado Arroyo, celebrated the fact that President Felipe Calderon has taken the initiative of the Tourism Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, of which he is secretary, who repeatedly raised the need to convene a national agreement to promote tourism, which on Monday was marked at the National Palace with the participation of all stakeholders in this important economic activity.

The latter, under the presidential declaration of 2011 as the Year of Tourism in Mexico, “through a decree, and where the Secretary of Tourism, Gloria Guevara Mango, acknowledged the momentum of federal deputies of the Commission members Tourism, to sign the national agreement.

“We need to apply all to counter the drop in tourism in our destinations such as Acapulco, especially with a medium-term to recover the seventh place in the world was Mexico, but which today is ranked 14 as host country of thousands and millions of tourists, and as a recipient of millions of dollars in foreign exchange from this activity, “said Fermi Alvarado.

He added that the fall does not only happen with the season of spring break, because if there is an analysis of the last 10 years of rule by the PAN, Mexico fell from the seventh-place tourism at 14, “and that is a call attention for governments, employers and for all Mexicans, as after oil the main source of foreign exchange and employment in Mexico is tourism.”

The secretary of the Tourism Commission of the Federal Legislature LXI, said that in future we need restoring tourist activity in the country, strengthen, support and really see tourism as the economic phenomenon it is. “We-stressed-be facilitators of promoting tourism, improving the image and quality we offer at our destinations as Acapulco.”

At the same time, and to the decline in international tourism in Mexico, Fermi Alvarado urged thee federal government to consolidate an emerging fund extraordinary financial resources, allowing rescue the image of the holiday destinations of the country, who have been affected by collateral damage related to the fight against crime.

During his visit to Chicly, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Eduardo Ferreira’s, announced that “Mocha Route” will become the second tourist destination in Peru, as the government has driven this project also includes the La Liberated region .

This route frames a full path to the archeological sites, museums and beaches, which will make pleasant the stay of tourists, whose investment amounts to billion soles.

It also provides for the improvement of complex, piers and other tourist routes begin bear fruit in three years, which should improve the security system in both regions.

For this we have invested 7 million soles in the purchase of equipment, units and other equipment to improve the work of police members in the coming months and will install the “Network for Tourist Safety and Security.”

Egypt will be “a great tourist destination” after this time of unrest and political instability, as it has “natural and cultural attributes to be,” said the executive director of World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Marcia Avilla in presentation framework of the Global Forum of Tourism 2011, to be held in Andorra from 6-7 March.

In Egypt, tourism is “the largest source of income and employment,” recalled the official, who stressed that it will be “first line” after the return to normal. “The tourism sector once again demonstrated their resilience,” he said.

The WTO will play a “catalyst” in relenting the most important sector of the country, said Avilla, who, however, stressed that despite the situation in the country “have not been registered or aggression or hostility” towards tourists. Managers of the WTO held a meeting last week with the TERN videoconferencing, an association of companies (tour operators, hotels, etc…), who reported that they had to cancel its operations primarily by the warnings of Governments sending countries to their citizens.

Tourist areas of the municipalities of Bead and Baez again come together at the International Tourism Fair of Madrid – Fitter – as unique and singular fate that made them valid title of World Heritage by Unison 2003. The goal is to continue to promote these two cities in recent years are taking a strategic location as a tourist destination of average cities of inland Andalusia.

Fitter Congress starts Wednesday with the participation for the fourth consecutive year, the City of Bead, and the second for the city of Baez. This is an event aimed at tourism industry conferences, meetings and incentives, in which both councils have previously agreed agenda of twenty-one appointments with agents and tour operators in the sector, both nationally and internationally.

They are promoting their unique areas as ideal places for companies and groups can hold meetings and incentive travel. To this end, both councils will include material to promote these areas as well as the guide of Tourist Resources in both cities.

As stated by the Councilor for Tourism in the city of Baez, Beatriz Martin, a destination for congresses to establish itself as one of the main stakes in the Sustainable Tourism Initiative Bead and Baez, Open Museum of the Renaissance, which last December agreement was signed between the Government of Andalusia and the Tourist Development Association of Bead and Baez, which brings public and private entities in both cities, for the implementation of a total of 47 projects with an investment of 10.5 million euros.

For his part, Councilor for Tourism of Bead, Mercedes Rubio, has emphasized “the opportunity to leverage our unique and charming spaces, and who now seek the organizers of the meetings industry who want to stay away from large centers conferences and standardized.”

For Rubio, “the rich historic, architectural, food, crafts and culture of Bead and Baez are presented as added values that are highly valued by this new trend for the development of medium and small conferences.”

On the other hand, from 19 to 23 January will take place Fitter2011, to be held, like every year at the fairground Juan Carlos I in Madrid. The municipalities of Bead and Baez will be present as co-exhibitors at the Provincial Council with a counter itself under the slogan Bead and Baez, a World Heritage Site in the central aisle of Hall 3, which will once again space to encompass all the tourist attractions in Spain.

If you think about the sun and beaches, the region has more than 450 Mexican beaches, scattered in 17 states, the main purpose include Cancun, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Los Cabs, Playa del Carmen, but there are other options.

If you want to dive or snorkel alone use, the state of Sonora, Baja California, Yucatan, Jalisco and Nayarit, special, the beach has a variety of species of coral and sea, ideal for those who like to watch animals in their environment.

Have surfboard, Acapulco, Cancun, Huatulco, Isla Mujeres, Ixtapa, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Merida, Puerto Escondido, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, is the preferred destination for these activities.

For those who prefer to sail, this country has 36 marinas, where you can get a boat or borrow. This pier has a first class infrastructure, capable of serving or warehouses, the main place for this activity is in Acapulco, Campeche, Cancun, Cozumel, Huatulco, Los Cabos, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Nayarit, Puerto Vallarta and Veracruz.

Adventure

when it comes to adrenaline, Mexico has a special place to use it and if it fell into the river, which is used before and during their journey, Veracruz, Morelos and Chiapas is the state of the natural setting; skill guides experts and agencies that will facilitate their transfer.

For lovers of kayaking in the state of Veracruz, Tabasco and Chiapas, there are routes with walls on both sides. In Cancun and the Riviera Maya there are gaps ideal for this sport, and some hotels have personnel qualified to guide you.

If rock climbing or rappelling practice is what you want, you can think of Chihuahua, the scene of the Sierra Madre, La Huasteca San Luis Potosi, Veracruz, Pachuca and Nuevo Leon, has much to offer.

For those who like camping can choose from Copper Canyon, Oaxaca, Patzcuaro, San Blas, Teotihuacan Valle de Bravo, Veracruz and Villahermosa, where they can stay in touch with nature.

Caving is another option and can find a nice place to practice, think of San Luis Potosi, Taxco, Nuevo León and Puebla.
Colonial or archaeological

if you are looking for architecture, but the old, which is soaked in history and civilization of this country, you can choose, Villahermosa because it has several archaeological zones, Palenque, Oaxaca, Chechen Itza and Mexico City with historic center.

Known by the nickname of “Pearl of the Caribbean, Margarita Island surprises us with the charm of beautiful beaches, views of the Caribbean, in a special environment to enjoy our next family vacation or honeymoon trip. Because of delicious tropical climate, Margarita Island as a tourist destination to visit at any time throughout the year.

Located in the Caribbean Venezuela to northern peninsula of Araya, near the tourist island of Cache and Cubage. This Caribbean paradise is selected by the international travelers who depart to enjoy all the possibilities offered by the island. Of fine white sand beach fun stretches along 168 km of shoreline washed by turquoise water on the beautiful Caribbean.

Where we can find anything from a quiet beach, family beach, a deserted beach for the most crowded by tourists. More natural traction as the Laguna de la Resting National Park which consists of several islands, channels, and where many water birds, so a special place to watch birds.

In the Pearl of the Caribbean as a nickname Venezuela and many foreign tourists because of the pleasant tropical climate, with exotic beaches, landscapes and people are warm; we do all kinds of activities, especially relating to water, such as surfing, diving, swimming, snorkeling, water skiing, kayaking, and romantic walk on a sailboat.

Ecotourism in protected areas of natural, cultural tour visiting the castles, fortresses, castles, historic cities. Also enjoy the view from their balcony, and why not … a romantic sunset. Swimming with dolphins is an activity of choice in Isla Margarita, who was chosen by adults and children.

Among all Asian countries, China is the one figure to the head and ensure that within ten years will be, not only the leading source of tourists, but also the first world tourist destination.

The secretary general of UNWTO, Tale Raffia, who also said that later this year, has expressed this forecast, the Asian giant could surpass Spain by removing the third place as a tourist destination worldwide.

According to forecasts by the World Tourism Organization, France and the United States maintained its first and second place, according to the official classification of the major tourist destinations in the world to be published in January.

‘China has decided a few years ago that tourism had to be a pillar of its economy and it worked, “said Rife in a meeting with the press. In 2000, China received 8 million foreign tourists, six times less than in 2009.

In 2009 and for the first time, Chinese tourists spent abroad far more than the French tourists did a fact that places China in fourth place, behind Germany, USA and UK in this field.

The numbers indicate the growth of China since last year France received 74.2 million international tourists, followed by the U.S., with 54.9 million, Spain with 52.2 million, and China, with 50.9 million.

The Swedish Tourist Office, Visit Sweden, has come to Saragossa to show the delights offered by the Nordic country for business travel, incentive or cultural groups. In an act that has been organized by Orient Travel & Events and Cube Design, Saragossa has come to the Scandinavian country.

The guests, representatives of all the worlds of business, professional bodies and associations have been able to see first hand the attractions of Sweden. “For its combination of nature, culture and the country being unusual for conventional tourism, is an ideal destination for incentive travel,” said event coordinator, Juan Carlos Gal tier, Travel Guidance.

In an original and exciting presentation, participants have discovered the rich offer Swedish, focusing on two major points: Swedish Lapland, “a great unknown” in the words of Gal tier, and the capital, Stockholm. They have also made contact with the country’s gastronomy as cook different recipes showed Swedish-based salmon and herring and has been able to enjoy the typical Swedish Christmas wine.

For its part, the representative of Visit Sweden, Margarita Gustafson, explained why the initiative in Saragossa: “We believe that Saragossa has great potential for incentive groups and conferences, is also one of the largest cities of Spain and we think there is some lack of knowledge about Sweden. ” In the event, which was the first time that has been conducted in Saragossa, Gustafson also highlighted thee freshness and activity offered by your country.

The guests were able to take good note of the presentation that has developed in a relaxed environment. The Cube project manager, Rafael Clarion, has highlighted the level of the audience: “We had a very specific communications campaign to attract some major companies in the Community and we succeeded.” Thus, in the text have been present as representatives of entities or Catalan Multiage.