The Mexico Tourism Tianguis, which is celebrating its 49th anniversary, will return next year to Acapulco for its 50th edition, aiming to set aside politics and emphasize business. Unlike other major tourism fairs worldwide, this event continues to prioritize the political over the commercial.
During the recent celebration at the Rosarito Hotel, the participation of Creativity and Shows (CREA) was highlighted, without prior bidding, in organizing the event's pavilions. Despite some issues with its subsidiary OCESA, the company handled the design and sale of spaces, ensuring that tenants could make profits.
At the inauguration, there were long, protocol-laden speeches, except for the one given by Carlos Berdegué from the National Business Tourism Council, who focused his remarks on the needs of the sector, diverging from the official speech. The absence of President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed the perception that tourism is not a priority for the federal government, despite the efforts of the Tourism Secretariat to highlight the contrary.
The organization of the event was managed by CREA, which was responsible for selling various products in the pavilions, with certain limitations regarding the design and size of the constructions. Although the Tourism Tianguis took place in a pristine environment, there were criticisms about the predominance of EME MEDIA COM in several functions, generating a potential conflict of interest.
Regarding the growth of airlines in Mexico, Emirates has maintained its daily frequency on the Mexico-Barcelona-Dubai route, offering a variety of connections at its modern distribution hub. Although the event resulted in controversies over transparency in the assignment of functions and privileges, new developments are expected for the future, including the introduction of a new superior economy class and expansion plans to destinations such as Monterrey and León.
