Conozca Canada 2005 took place in Mexico City and Morelia October 5 to 8, 2005.
Conozca Canada is the CTC's marketplace in Mexico City. The 2005 edition surpassed that of 2004 in attendance.
On of the highlights was the report on the CTC Mexico -Travel Alberta - Banff Lake Louise "Rebelde" project. Rebelde is the #1 show in Mexican TV.
After two days in Mexico to attend an event with Mexican media, meet with the retail travel trade and the opening gala, delegates traveled to Morelia.
Under the beautiful Michoacan skies, delegates of Conozca Canada participated in the one-on-one meetings with Mexican operators.
The one-on-one sessions took place in a 17/18th century former convent in a quiet town near Morelia city.
The increased attendance shows growing interest in this market of more than 30 million potential tourists to Canada (all within 3 to 5 hour flights)
On the way to the gala dinner at a prestigious restaurant in Morelia, Michoacan
His Excellency Ambassador Lavertu and Mrs Lavertu with Mr. Jorge Morfin, Director of the CTC Mexico
Mr. Michel Gagne of Quebec Tourisme in cordial conversation with Mrs. and Ambassador Lavertu
Mr. Enrique Rivera Ruiz, Secretary of Tourism for the city of Morelia with Mr. Jaime Horwitz of Canadá en Español Network.
Albertans work hard and play hard. Ms. Julie Canning and Ms. Jenny Dunbar at the farewell party at EGOS club in Morelia.
Michel Gagne of Tourisme Quebec and Mr. David Thomson of Delta Hotels living la vida loca at EGOS in Morelia.
Farewell lunch at the quaint Mexican restaurant San Miguelito in Morelia Michoacan
Now the real work begins. Mr. Jorge Morfin has indicated that the CTC expects to close 2005 with a record 200,000 Mexican visitors to Canada.
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