Erick Laseca

The Journal of Integrated Marketing Communications – Call for Authors for 20th Anniversary Edition

CONTACT: Erick Laseca - PR Director Journal of Integrated Marketing Communications Northwestern University 312-596-3404 office ErickLaseca@u.northwestern.edu In 2010, the JIMC will celebrate its 20th year of provoking thought and exploring insig... Read >

Go Vertical Chicago 2008 Sears Tower Stair Climb Registration Opens June 10

Reserve Your Spot for the World's Longest Indoor Stair Climb Benefitting the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation CHICAGO - Registration for Go Vertical Chicago 2008, the annual charitable stair climb to the top of the Sears Tower, opens at 9 a.m. C... Read >

Chichen Itza Chosen as One of the New Seven Wonders of the World

The list of new world wonders includes The Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, The Colisseum, and Taj Mahal The Mayan city of Chichen Itza, located in the Mexican state of Yucatan, was chosen as one of the "Seven New Wonders ... Read >

The Mayas are Coming to the Windy City

Chicago's IMAX Theater at Navy Pier to host ‘Mystery of the Mayas' from June 18 to 24 Vote Chichen-Itza! In the spirit of driving the vote for the archaeological site as a new world wonder, the Mexico Tourism Board will be hosting the film "Mystery ... Read >

Chichen Itza Debuts on Second Life

Virtual tourists are encouraged to cast their vote for the archaeological site Ancient! Contemporary! Futuristic! Second Life®? Famed archaeological site and finalist towards becoming a new seventh world wonder, Chichen-Itza, will be making its debu... Read >

Mexico Wooing One Billion Chinese Tourists

Pursuing the potential at the China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market Efforts to promote Mexico's tourism destinations are being heard half way around the globe. Mexico is ahead of many tourism destinations in courting the fast-growing Chinese market... Read >

Cancun International Airport to Open New Terminal Next Month

Cancun's international airport will sport a new terminal next month, increasing the number of terminals servicing Mexico's top resort destination from two to three. Mexico Tourism Board CEO Francisco Lopez Mena discussed these and other tourism devel... Read >

Mexico’s First-quarter International Tourism Results Show Significant Growth

International tourism revenues up 14.6 percent compared with same period last year Mexico's international tourism arrivals and revenues were up in the first quarter of this year, demonstrating the continued growth of one of the country's most important... Read >

Cinco de Mayo – Tequila, Mariachis, Chiles, Oh my!

It is party time in the United States with the Cinco de Mayo fiestas around the corner. So raise your tequila glass and rock out Mexican style to celebrate the holiday that commemorates Mexico's victory over the French. Cinco de Mayo is one of the mos... Read >

Puerto Vallarta Introduces PV PRO - A Specialist Program for Travel Agents

New Online Training Program Offers Perks and Ongoing Support to Travel Agents Selling Puerto Vallarta Travel agents now have the opportunity to become Puerto Vallarta specialists with the new PV Pro Specialist Program. This easy to use, interactive on... Read >

Mexico Tourism Board to Open Office in Washington, D.C.

As part of a more aggressive international promotional strategy in North America, the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) will open a marketing office in Washington, D.C. in May, bringing the total number of offices in the region to nine. Heading up the Washing... Read >

Prepare For Holy Week in Mexico

In Mexico, Easter is a nationwide spectacle of pageantry, reverence and celebration, lasting through out Holy Week. Planning for Holy Week starts with months of anticipation and festivities including passion plays, fervent processions and altar displays t... Read >

You Don’t Cruise, You Lose!

Cruises to Mexico aren't what they used to be…they're much, much more. Whether you're single or married, gay or lesbian, with or without children, on a low-carb diet or abandoning it, blind, a nudist, or just a die-hard Disney fan, Mexico has the cruis... Read >

Mexico’s International Tourism Revenues Reach Historic High

Despite slight dip in international tourism arrivals, international tourism revenues reach historic high, pointing to full recovery of the industry after Hurricane Wilma Despite Hurricane Wilma's lingering effect on room supply in the Mexican Caribbean... Read >

Family Vacationers Seek Quality Time in Mexico

Family vacations are quickly approaching and, for most busy parents, quality time with loved ones is long overdue. But amusement parks aren't the only places kids can enjoy vacationing now-a-days. For those looking for something a little out of the o... Read >