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MICE Tourism in Guadalajara
WHY HOLD YOUR EVENT IN GUADALAJARA
Advantages
- Vast experience in organizing Groups, Conventions, Congresses, Meetings, and Exhibitions.
- Guadalajara is also home to one of the largest expatriate communities from the USA and Canada (20,000), leading to many bilingual services in the area. Clubs, churches, libraries, theaters, and hospitals in Guadalajara operate with bilingual staff.
- Guadalajara has been one of the most dynamic cities in terms of economic growth. With the establishment of financial and commercial zones, contemporary Guadalajara represents modern Mexico, with a strong economic, industrial, commercial, and service infrastructure.
- Known as the "Pearl of the West," Guadalajara is a friendly city famous for the warmth and kindness of its people and its colorful traditions.
- Guadalajara is also one of the three most important financial centers in Mexico.
- Guadalajara offers a harmonious coexistence of modern urban development, ancient architecture, and the cultural legacy of its traditions. It is the second-largest city in the country, with sustained industrial and economic growth, as well as a destination with a provincial flavor, featuring beautiful fountains, parks, gardens, monuments, and historic buildings full of legends.
- Guadalajara boasts UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Cultural Institute Cabañas, home to murals by José Clemente Orozco, and the Agave Landscape of Tequila.
- Guadalajara is one of the most important cultural hubs in Mexico, known worldwide for its traditions and cultural and recreational attractions. Its strong cultural identity has given Mexico an iconic image. There are more than 25 attractive museums worth visiting.
- Gastronomy is one of the destination's highlights.
- The Guadalajara metropolitan area includes attractive places such as Tlaquepaque with its artisanal tradition and famous Parían; Tonalá, one of the country's most important pottery centers; and Zapopan with its impressive Basilica.
- The surroundings of Guadalajara feature several Magical Towns (Pueblos Mágicos) such as Tequila, Mazamitla, and Tapalpa.
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Access
Guadalajara has an excellent connectivity.
- Excellent connectivity by air, with Guadalajara International Airport providing adequate infrastructure for various direct flights or connections to different points within Mexico and abroad. It is the third busiest airport in Mexico and the second busiest for air cargo flights. The airport serves 7 domestic and 10 international airlines, connecting to nearly 25 cities in Mexico, 26 cities in the United States, and 3 cities in Central America.
- There is a modern Central Bus Station on the Zapotlanejo highway, serving 24 bus lines from all over the country.
- The city is connected to modern highways leading to cities such as Morelia, León, Tepic, and Mexico City, to name a few.
Lodging
The hotel infrastructure includes more than 22,500 rooms, including some of the most prestigious international hotel chains. There are also excellent boutique hotels with the characteristic touch of the region. The offer includes 6 Special Category hotels, 10 Grand Tourism, 12 Five Stars, and 70 Four Stars.
High standards of service and attention, both in hotels and conference venues. High standards of service and attention are provided both in hotels and congress and event venues.
Institutional Support
- The Guadalajara Visitors and Conventions Bureau works as a partner in each of the events, holding press conferences and boasting a large directory of companies offering the best services in the industry.
- Other support in the destination for event organization includes familiarization trips, advertising and promotion strategies, and inspection trips, among others.
- The Jalisco Tourism Secretariat and the Jalisco Hotel Association also provide support for events.
Venues
- Modern facilities with state-of-the-art technology at Expo Guadalajara, which has hosted some of the world's largest congresses and fairs. The International Book Fair, the second-largest in the world, is held here each year. In 2004, the Latin America, Caribbean, and European Union Summit was held here, as well as the 2010 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference. This is one of the largest venues in Latin America, with over 80,000 m2 for exhibitions.
- Within Guadalajara's hotel infrastructure, there is a wide variety of rooms and spaces suitable for holding business meetings.
MODERN CITY WITH DEEPLY ROOTED TRADITIONS