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WINNERS OF THE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST “MY PIC OF MEXICO”
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LONDON, United Kingdom, 8 November 2017. – The three winners of the photography contest organised by the Embassy of Mexico for British tourists, titled #MyPicOfMexico, have been awarded.
Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Enrique de la Madrid and the Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom Julian Ventura, presented the awards, at Mexico’s pavilion in London’s World Travel Market (WTM), one of the world’s foremost travel industry events.
The three winning photographs, as well as another 341 submissions, were posted on British tourists’ Instagram accounts between August and October 2017 — with the aim of sharing a visual story about their trips to Mexico and how they experienced its cultural heritage, history, and lively traditions in a way that would inspire others to follow in their footsteps and discover for themselves the exceptional experiences Mexico has to offer.
After uploading the photos using the hashtag #MyPicOfMexico, a panel of judges carefully reviewed all the images that met the contest’s rules, seeking-out images that showed creativity and originality. The three finalists chosen by the judges were invited to Mexico’s pavilion at the WTM.
The First prize (4 days and 3 nights for two at Grand Velas Los Cabos including flight tickets sponsored by Aeromexico) was awarded to Anna Bruce for her image of a typical market in Oaxaca; the second prize (a cooking class with wine pairing and dinner for two at Santo Remedio restaurant) was awarded to Robert McDermott for his atmospheric image of colonial Mexico taken in Chiapas, and the third (a Mexican meal for four people at Mestizo restaurant in London) was presented to Sean Hooker, for his image of the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacán.
Collaboration between Aeromexico and the Embassy of Mexico has played a key role in the promotion of cultural and economic exchanges between both countries. This contest reflects the rich diversity of tourist attractions offered in Mexico, where the airline continues to build more air bridges to provide better connectivity for its clients.
With over 35 million visitors annually, Mexico is the eighth most visited country in the world. The UK is Mexico’s third-largest source of international visitors after the United States and Canada, with more than half-a-million British tourists visiting each year.
The three winning photographs and the stories behind them will be published on the award-winning web site Mexperience, through its informative newsletter and blog.
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Day of the Dead Festival 2017
Following the huge success of Day of the Dead celebrations at the British Museum and Chelsea College of Art, this year the Embassy of Mexico is proud to join “Wahaca” restaurants in bringing once again this wonderful Mexican tradition to the UK. The Day of the Dead is one of Mexico’s most representative cultural expressions, highlighting its unique interaction with life and death, in a celebration combining mysticism, tradition, colours and flavours.
The Day of the Dead Festival will take place on the 2nd- 4th November and invites everyone to come together to celebrate life and remember those who’ve gone, in an event full of Mexican music, art and culture over three days in Waterloo’s underground Vaults.
Open from 7pm-2am each night on the 2nd, 3rd & 4thNovember, with a special family event on Saturday 4 from 1pm-4pm.
Day of the Dead Festival at The Vaults
2nd – 4th November
The Vaults, Leake Street, SE17NN
7 pm - 2 am
Inspired by the traditional Día de Muertos celebrated across Mexico, the festival will encompass different aspects of Day of The Dead, from rituals and prayer to dance and theatrics, all brought together in the underground tunnels of London’s Waterloo.
There will be live music, Mexican performers and art. The festival’s labyrinth of tunnels will play host to a Mayan jungle by Mandinga Arts, and then into a re-creation of the Cemetery “Panteon General de Oaxaca” , with performances of poetry and songs where guests will be encouraged to pay their respects to the loved ones they’ve lost.
A traditional “Altar de Muertos” created by Mexican artists Javier Calderon and Katapixia will be exhibited on site.
FAMILY DAY, Saturday 4th November, 1pm
On the Family Day the public is invited to discover the true spirit of the Day of the Dead through storytelling by Canela Fina, performance by Mandinga Arts, DJ and dancefloor fun by Big Fish Little Fish, hands-on workshops and professional face painting (Catrinas).
A colourful Day of the Dead procession will be led by the Voodoo Love Orchestra to the main stage for a grand finale screening of The Book of Life.
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Live music & DJ’s curated by Movimientos :
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NOTE: All of Wahaca’s profits from the festival will go directly to the charities supporting those affected by the earthquakes in Mexico.
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Realiza Enrique De La Madrid gira a Londres para asistir al World Travel Market
Londres, Inglaterra, a 06 de noviembre de 2017.- El secretario de Turismo, Enrique de la Madrid Cordero, lleva a cabo una visita de trabajo a la ciudad de Londres, Inglaterra, en donde asistirá a la 38° World Travel Market (WTM), una de las ferias más importantes de la industria turística mundial, y México ha participado con éxito durante los últimos 34 años con una exposición de la amplia y diversa oferta turística de los destinos con que cuenta nuestro país.
• El WTM es una de las ferias más importantes de la industria del turismo mundial en la que México ha participado con éxito durante 34 años.
• El secretario de Turismo de México se reunirá con John Glen, Ministro de Cultura, Deporte y Turismo del Reino Unido, donde abordarán temas de la relación bilateral.
• De la Madrid Cordero busca fortalecer la conectividad para incrementar el turismo internacional a los destinos de México.
• La Feria se lleva a cabo del 6 al 8 de noviembre en el Centro de Exhibiciones Excel de la ciudad de Londres.
El evento se llevará a cabo del 6 al 8 de noviembre en el Centro de Exhibiciones Excel de la ciudad de Londres y reúne a profesionales de alto nivel como Ministros de Gobierno y representantes de medios de comunicación internacionales, además de los más importantes empresarios del turismo global.
Durante su visita a Londres, el titular de la Sectur inaugurará el Pabellón México, que reúne a expositores de diversos estados de la República mexicana con la oferta turística de los principales destinos y que son reconocidos como sitios de clase mundial.
Como parte de su agenda de trabajo, De la Madrid Cordero encabezará una reunión de alto nivel con John Glen, Ministro de Cultura, Deporte y Turismo del Reino Unido, donde abordarán temas de la relación bilateral. Cabe recordar que esta nación es para México uno de los principales socios comerciales en el norte de Europa, y también un importante mercado para el turismo nacional.
Asimismo, el secretario de Turismo del Gobierno Federal asiste como orador en la “UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit” en la cual también participan Mauricio Ventura, Ministro de Turismo de Costa Rica; Elena Kountoura, Ministra de Turismo de Grecia; Istvan Ujhelyi, Vicepresidente del Comité de Transporte y Turismo del Parlamento Europeo entre otros altos funcionarios de gobierno, empresarios y especialistas en temas de turismo global.
En el marco de esta visita de trabajo, el titular de la Sectur sostendrá diversas reuniones con empresarios y CEO´s de firmas internacionales para hablar del fortalecimiento de la conectividad y como incrementar el turismo dentro de México una vez que los turistas internacionales llegan a la capital del país.
En su estancia en Londres, el secretario de Turismo se reunirá con David Burling CEO de Northern Europe, y Garry Wilson, Director de Group Product & Purchasing TUI Group, que es el operador más grande de Europa y envía alrededor de 450 mil pasajeros anuales a México, principalmente desde Reino Unido y Alemania.
También platicará con Louella Fisher, Directora de Partnerships de Travel Counsellors. Es uno de los operadores de lujo más importantes del Reino Unido y se busca posicionar a México como el principal destino de lujo desde este mercado y con Peter Fankhauser, CEO de Thomas Cook, quien es el segundo operador más grande de Europa, enviando a México más de 500 mil pasajeros anuales.
Cabe subrayar que el Reino Unido es el principal país emisor de turistas de Europa a México y el tercero en importancia en el mundo. En 2016 se recibieron en México 513 mil 800 visitantes residentes británicos, 7.6 por ciento más que en 2015.
La estancia promedio de los turistas ingleses es de 13 noches y el gasto promedio estimado por viaje es de aproximadamente 2 mil 885 dólares incluyendo transporte. Actualmente hay entre 109 y 191 vuelos directos por mes a nuestro país desde el Reino Unido, entre 4 y 6 diarios en el period.
Las aerolíneas que atienden el mercado hacia México son British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Aeroméxico, Thomson y Thomas Cook, con vuelos a Cancún, Ciudad de México y Puerto Vallarta.
Aproximadamente la oferta de asientos para el período es de 32 mil 967 y 57 mil 988 por mes.
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Joint Communiqué between Mexico and the United Kingdom
High Level Political Talks, 19 October 2017, London
1. Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Dr Luis Videgaray Caso, and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Boris Johnson, held High Level Political Talks between Mexico and the United Kingdom on 19 October 2017. The Talks were an opportunity to discuss co-operation in areas of mutual interest including foreign policy priorities, multilateral issues, education, culture, innovation, human rights and the rule of law, science and technology, and trade and investment.
2. Both sides noted that strong progress had been made since the last round of High Level Political Talks in Mexico City on 2 May 2016. They agreed that the momentum generated by the 2015 ‘Dual Year’ and State Visit by President Peña Nieto had been sustained. The Foreign Ministers underlined their commitment to strengthen relations further and emphasised the continued importance of political dialogue and reciprocal high-level visits. They recognised the importance of furthering the legacy of the Dual Year by continuing to engage in a cultural dialogue, exchanging knowledge and increasing links between both countries.
3. Secretary of State Johnson expressed the UK’s sincere condolences for the loss of life and damage caused by the earthquakes in Mexico in September 2017, and noted that the UK stood in solidarity with Mexico at this difficult time. Secretary Videgaray commended the remarkable resilience shown by the Mexican people and thanked the UK for its messages of solidarity and support for Mexico’s recovery efforts. Both sides also expressed their condolences and support for the people affected by Hurricanes Irma, Maria and Nate, and agreed on the need to support those affected using all available resources.
4. The Foreign Ministers discussed a range of foreign policy priorities in the Americas, Europe and in multilateral fora such as the United Nations and the G20.
5. Mexico highlighted the UK’s role as an observer of the Pacific Alliance and welcomed its attendance at the XII Pacific Alliance Summit in Colombia in June 2017. The two sides also noted that they looked forward to future discussions in the framework of the EU-CELAC relationship.
6. Both sides expressed deep concern about the situation in Venezuela and called on all parties involved to pursue credible negotiation efforts made in good faith aimed at achieving the peaceful restoration of democracy in the country with full respect to human rights, the constitution and democratic institutions, and the legitimate aspirations of the Venezuelan people.
7. Both Foreign Ministers agreed that global challenges can be solved through multilateral solutions, and reiterated their support for the United Nations and other multilateral fora.
8. On international security, both countries condemned the multiple missile launches and nuclear tests conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and urged the DPRK to immediately and fully comply with all its international obligations, including by implementing all relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
9. The UK recognised the participation of Mexico at the United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London in September 2016 as a sign of its commitment to playing a greater role in global UN peacekeeping operations.
10. Both sides expressed their support for the global efforts to tackle the scourge of Modern Slavery. Mexico agreed to support the UK’s Call to Action to End Forced Labour, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking endorsed at the 72nd Meeting of the UN General Assembly on 19 September 2017.
11. Secretary of State Johnson welcomed the UN General Assembly Resolution of 11 September 2017, co-sponsored by the UK and Mexico, which highlighted the Illegal Wildlife Trade as a transnational crime. Both countries agreed to work more closely in the global efforts to tackle the trade, including through high-level attendance from Mexico at the international Illegal Wildlife Trade conference in London in 2018.
12. The UK highlighted plans for new prosperity programming in Mexico to boost the UK’s longstanding partnership with Mexico and work towards increased shared prosperity. The programme will help to increase productivity, including through technology and innovation, strengthen the economy and expand markets in Mexico with a focus on four strategic strands: energy, future cities, financial services and the business environment. Some of the objectives, such as increased access to financial products and better infrastructure projects, will help increase Mexican earthquake recovery and resilience efforts. The programme, which will also expand the potential for trade and investment with Mexico, will be worth around £60 million over four years.
13. Both sides committed to strengthen bilateral economic relations further and looked forward to High Level Economic Talks due in Mexico City in 2018 as well as to the third meeting of the Senior Business Leaders Group, which held its first meeting during President Peña Nieto's State Visit in March 2015, and its second meeting in Mexico City in April 2016. The UK and Mexico expressed their strong commitment to champion free trade and open markets within a global economic system that works for everyone, including through active engagement in the G20, WTO and OECD.
14. They welcomed the strong collaboration between the UK and Mexico on Climate Change and reiterated their commitment to implementing the Paris Agreement. The UK also congratulated Mexico on its progress towards formal membership of the International Energy Agency.
15. Both countries expressed support for the existing dialogue regarding the threat posed to global economies and societies by antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and stressed the need urgently to implement the 2016 UN agreement on tackling AMR.
16. The UK underlined its support for the ongoing negotiations to modernise the EU-Mexico Global Agreement, including an ambitious trade pillar. Both sides welcomed the visit to the UK by Secretary of the Economy Ildefonso Guajardo in April 2017 and the visit to Mexico of the Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, in July 2017 as a sign of commitment to the bilateral trade and investment relationship. Looking ahead, both sides reiterated their shared objective of ensuring continuity for British and Mexican businesses and to strengthen bilateral trade and investment once the UK has left the EU.
17. Discussions were conducted in a positive atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Secretary Videgaray expressed his gratitude to Secretary of State Johnson for his kind hospitality and that of all the high level officials he met during his official visit. The two countries looked forward to the continued strengthening of bilateral relations in 2017 and beyond.
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