Exceeding US$11.6 billion, private investment in Mexico’s tourism sector has already surpassed federal goals for the 2001 to 2006 period by 29 percent, reports Sectur in its latest comprehensive study on the subject. Domestic and foreign private investment reached the original US$9 billion goal in June 2005, after increasing at least 12 percent annually since 2002.

The report also shows that interest in Mexico’s famous beaches remains high, with the sun and beach segment outpacing all other tourism products by garnering 48 percent of private investment. Three coastal states also ranked in the top three in amount of private investment received: Guerrero State (US$2.63 billion), Quintana Roo State (US$2.47 billion) and Nayarit State (US$92.5 million) captured almost 52 percent of the total amount invested between 2001 and 2006.

Approximately 89 percent of private investment in Guerrero went to tried-and-true beach resort Acapulco on the Pacific Ocean, whereas 82 percent of the private investment Quintana Roo received was channeled to the Mexican Caribbean hot spots Cancun and Riviera Maya. More than 60 percent of Nayarit’s private investment went to the Pacific resort town of Nuevo Vallarta.

Rounding out the top Mexican five states receiving the highest amount of public investment are border states of Baja California (US$86.3 million) and Sonora (US$78.4 million). Together, the states on the U.S./Mexico border, which also include Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, received 19 percent of private investment in Mexico, ranking the region second overall.

Among the northern region’s major tourism attractions are Copper Canyon in Chihuahua; the La Quemada archaeological sites in Zacatecas; the bustling city of Monterrey in Nuevo Leon and 200,000-acre Cuatro Cienegas Valley in Coahuila. International sources account for 25 percent of all private investment, with the United States as the top foreign investor in Mexico’s tourism infrastructure.

Mexico has long been taking strategic steps to stimulate tourism and attract private investors through its National Trust Fund for Tourism Development, Fonatur. This government agency is responsible for conceiving, planning and building five sea-side tourism destinations – Cancun, Los Cabos, Ixtapa, Loreto and the Bays of Huatulco – since its 1974 inception.

These resorts areas generate 54 percent of foreign revenue entering the country from tourism and benefit from a master plan, urban-resort planning mechanisms, and annual construction programs and enforcement.

Because fomenting international tourism is a national priority for Mexico, the country’s regulatory framework legally protects foreign investors. Mexico allows foreign investors to have ownership in the majority of economic fields and activities, including real estate, allowing 100 percent participation in shared capital. Investors are also offered a profitability guarantee and investment security through Fonatur.

In addition to the ease of investing in Mexico, investors are also attracted by the security of investing in a proven destination: Mexico is the world’s seventh most-visited country and ranks 12th in terms of foreign revenue earnings from tourism; in both categories, it is the leader in Latin America.

Fonatur’s efforts have been recognized by industry organizations such as the Live in Spain association, which honored the agency with its development and promotion of residential tourism award during the 2006 edition of the Madrid Real Estate Exhibition.

About Fonatur

Created in 1974, Mexico’s National Trust Fund for Tourism Development (Fonatur) is the premier developer of integrally-planned tourism destinations in Mexico and has created such world-class resort areas as Cancun, Ixtapa, Loreto, Los Cabos and more recently, Huatulco. To diversify the nation’s tourism industry and give it a more competitive edge, Fonatur builds and promotes new tourist resorts that meet market demand and at the same time spur social change in different parts of the country. Fonatur often serves a joint venture partner for private investors who want to benefit from participation in Mexico’s high-quality tourism development programs. For more information on Fonatur, visit www.fonatur.gob.mx.

About the Mexico Tourism Board

The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico's tourism attractions and destinations internationally. Created in 1999, the MTB is Mexico’s tourism promotion agency, and its participants include members of both the private and public sectors. The MTB has offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

FOR PRESS ONLY: For additional ideas, help with a story or general travel and tourism information about Mexico, please contact the MTB’s North American Press Room directly at 1-800-929-4555, by e-mail at northamericanpress@visitmexico.com, or visit our press Web site at www.visitmexicopress.com. To access an online warehouse of free, downloadable b-roll, visit www.thenewsmarket.com/visitmexicopress.

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Mexico Tourism Board

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erick.laseca@bm.com

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I currently have two chihuahuas and I'm getting a kitten around the end of June, I'm wondering if they get along well so I can let the cat wander when it's older.
Should I introduce it slowly? My dogs have stayed at my grandma's house and she has two cats and she said they get along just fine

Depends on whether the dogs will accept a cat in 'their' territory. Depends if the cat will like the dogs, or vice versa.

i want a chihuahua but the chihuahuas i want that are healthy are all gone.

ALL the Chi's in this world that are healthy are 'gone'?? That's news to me!

Your first step is connect with your local Chi club and attend local events or ask the chair members for breeder referrals. At the breed events you will be able to meet lots of Chi's, lots of owners, and breeders. Ask tons of questions, ask people where they purchased their Chi and if they are happy with their decision. Your goal will be to locate a reputable and responsible breeder. Make sure they do all the breed specific health clearances and go from there!

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my sister is allergic to cats, rabbits, and some breed of dogs, b ut i want to buy 2 chihuahuas as pets. how can i tell if she will be allergic? i dont want to buy them and then she be allegic and we have to get rid of them. thanks.

if she is, is there any weay to stop the reaction.
There is no way she can be around them for very long as i do not know anyone who has them.

Can she be around chihuahuas before you buy them? Like where are you planning to get them and can she go with you to see if she has a reaction? There's really no other way to tell. She has to find out if she'll have a reaction to them by being around them. Or do you know anyone who already has some and would let you and your sister visit to test her allergies?

My chihuahuas' toys never last! We get them toys like ropes and loofa dogs, but an hour or two later, these brand new toys' stuffing is all over the place! I tried giving them rubber toys, but they take no interest to them.

Is there a toy out there that would last long through constant chewing and abuse, but is also soft and "indistructable"?

Try "Tuffies Dog Brand Toys" they arent made of rubber, but material, they are pretty strong.. they squeak also, but not so loud. i think it will be great for your chihuahua's

You can google it in the images and see what they look like.

I noticed my chihuahuas tongue sticking out and I thought it was cute, then I noticed her front top teeth are spaced and theres a bump thats pink with little black spots on it. The bump itself if small but I assume its cause shes a chihuahua. The rest of the roof of her mouth is a little red and inflamed. Im worried its cancer or a tumor or something, any ideas on what it is?
She's 5 years old so its not new teeth or anything like that.

this is really a no-brainer.

while it might just be an abcess, it COULD be cancer. take your dog to a VET!!
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If you've ever been around Chihuahuas before, then you've probably seen them shiver and shake from being cold. The fact is that they get cold much easier than other dog breeds. However, keeping your Chihuahua warm is fairly simple if you use some common sense and follow some of the tips I suggest.

If your wondering why the Chihuahua breed gets colder than other dogs, it's because of their origin. The Chihuahua originated in the humid, warm climate of Chihuahua, Mexico. When they lived there, they didn't have much need for a thick coat or a defensive mechanism from the cold. However, once they ended up in other places across the world, they became vulnerable to the cold. In addition, because they are so small (actually the smallest breed in the world), their bodies become cold much quicker than the larger breeds do.

Keeping your Chihuahua warm will directly relate to weather and climate you have. Obviously if it's cold or snowing outside, they will need help staying warm. However, if it's warm and sunny, they should be fine.

One of the easiest and most efficient ways of keeping your Chihuahua warm is to buy them a warm shirt or sweater. When it gets cold, you should always make them wear it when they go outside. It will give them an extra layer of insulation between their bodies and the cold, allowing them to stay warm. Just be sure the shirt or sweater is comfortable, warm, and fits their body properly. If it is the wrong size, it can be uncomfortable for your Chihuahua to wear.

Another important method of keeping your Chihuahua warm is to be sure they don't stay wet when it's cold outside. If it's raining, or even snowing, their tiny little bodies can become drenched within minutes. This can cause their bodies to become very cold, very quickly. Take a towel and dry off your Chihuahua as soon as they come inside. If it's snowing outside, you may even want to shovel a path in the yard, so your Chihuahua doesn't have to walk in the cold snow.

Those are the best methods to use for the outside, but what about inside the home? Well, if you don't know by now, Chihuahuas love to burrow in blankets. It's in their nature to do so. So, get some warm blankets, make a nice area in their bed to sleep in, and lay some out in the living room. You may not see your Chihuahua for a while, but you will know they are warm when they are burrowed underneath the covers!

There are many owners who don't take the time to help keep their Chihuahuas warm. They think it's not their problem. However, as owners it's up to us to take care of them and give them a healthy and happy life.

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Does anyone have any advice or can tell me how difficult or easy the procedure is for checking my precious dogs as baggage? I have 2 chihuahuas and will be relocating to Ohio in February and want our trip to be a smooth one.
Does anyone have any advice or can tell me how difficult or easy the procedure is for checking my precious dogs as baggage? I have 2 chihuahuas and will be relocating to Ohio in February and want our trip to be a smooth one. I'm looking for personal experiences.

You will NOT be able to "carry-on" two! NOR can 2 adult dogs go in one crate!
Shipping is no big deal-all airlines have free 800 numbers to talk PROS!
Must have approved crates,absorbent bedding,2 "coop-cups" & a health cert from the vet,including rabies cert. Health certs are only good for ten days-plan accordingly.

I have two chihuahuas @ 6 months, boy & girl, both fixed, current with shots, and they sleep in the same room where I sleep and keep the crib.

My plan is to move the two little rascals to the other living room before going into labor…. but after that how will I know my newborn is allergic to them? What kind of signs of allergic reactions should I look for? Please share, thanks!

ask your doctor, but dont wait for the baby to get allergic… precaution is better than care..