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Discovering Mexico: Zacatecas
Not usually the first state at the top of a "must-visit" list, Zacatecas is home to some of Mexico's most stunning natural vistas, colonial architecture and a very suspicious statue.
Make the most of your World Cup visit with these amazing...
With the summer fast approaching, here's how to make the most of your next trip to "La Perla Tapatía."
Does Mexico need more tourists? A perspective from our CEO
Mexico has 48 million tourists a year and room for millions more. MND's CEO breaks down the numbers — and talks strategy with Mexico's federal tourism minister.
A third terminal for Mexico City’s airport may finally be in the works
While the airport head said there has been no go-ahead yet for such a project, it is being planned and will be part of any new renovation phase.
MND Local: Tourism highs and lows in Los Cabos, and new Michelin Guide restaurants...
Michelin star food, record cruise traffic and an eye on Europe are in focus in our Los Cabos news this week.
Mexico bars travelers from 3 African nations over Ebola fears ahead of World Cup
International travelers — excluding Mexican nationals and residents — who have been in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo or South Sudan in the last 21 days are currently barred from entering Mexico.
From Cancún to Mahahual, sargassum influx puts nearly 50% of Riviera Maya beaches on red alert
The worst may still be coming: Forecasters expect sargassum arrivals to intensify in early June, overwhelming beaches and the crews tasked with cleaning them.
Is this Tamaulipas city protected by UFOs?
Ciudad Madero in Tamaulipas hasn't been hard hit by hurricanes for decades, and if you ask some residents, that's because of the aliens who are guarding the city.
With more internet access, Mexico seeks to boost tourism from China
Mexico's return to key Chinese platforms such as WeChat, Weibo and Red Note is seen as an opportunity to boost access to China's huge (and free-spending) flow of tourists.
Monterrey International Airport to undergo US $400M renovation
Upgrades like automated immigration processing will be in place in time for the World Cup, which starts in two weeks, Nuevo León Gov. Samuel García said.
Mexico and US hotels sound alarm over weak World Cup bookings
What if expectations of a World Cup windfall are exaggerated? Forecasts vary, but Mexico's hotel owners are now expecting 65% occupancy, rather than 80%.
New ‘México Invita’ app looks to bring World Cup tourism beyond host cities
Beyond providing valuable information about the host cities of Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey, the app contains emergency numbers, contact information for Green Angels (roadside assistance), a sales point for Maya Train tickets and details about museums and archaeological sites.
How San Miguel de Allende’s hotels became the center of the city’s social scene
San Miguel de Allende's hotel scene is unlike any other in Mexico, in that the hotels here welcome the locals as much as they do the paying guests.
Foreign residents in Mexico question Volaris’ new DNR policy
Volaris has a new policy that no longer exempts anyone without a Mexican passport from paying the DNR fee, even legal residents of the country.
Mexico City airport races to finish remodel as World Cup draws near
Mexico City's international airport is racing to finish a year-long renovation, with 2,000 workers on site and the June 11 World Cup kickoff closing in.
Mexico’s air traffic controllers threaten to strike over ‘exhausting’ work conditions
According to union secretary José Alfredo Covarrubias, there is currently a shortage of 500 air traffic controllers at Mexican airports.
