Holidays in Mexico with Aeromexico – the Best Combination for a Fantastic Experience
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Holidays In Mexico With Aeromexico – The Best Combination For a Fantastic Experience Alejandro Grageda Venetta Perry Deputy Director Market Manager UK & I Mexico Tourism Board UK Aeromexico 17 June 2015 2015 the Year of Mexico in UK • To celebrate this exciting new era in Mexico-UK relations, the two governments have agreed to designate 2015 as The Year of Mexico in the UK and the year of the UK in Mexico. • Both countries will encourage the widest possible representation of cultures of their countries in terms of geographical, ethnic and creative diversity. • The programmes includes events related but not limited to tourism, education, language learning, the arts, science and innovation and the creative industries. VIDEO • MEXICO SENSACIONES • Today we have 13,000 employees around the world who help us serve the more than 600 flights we operate daily to 80 destinations in three continents, with a fleet including more than 115 aircraft that are nine years old, on average. • Aeromexico is a founding member of SkyTeam • It offers connections to more than 1,000 destinations in 178 countries across the globe • Its individual airline loyalty programs allow passengers to earn kilometers when traveling with all airline partners • It offers code share flights the following SkyTeam airline partners: Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM and Korean Air. • As well as other airline partners, such as: Aeromar, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, LAN Airlines (Chile and Peru) and TAM. LHR – MEX From Heathrow T4 – 5 times a week Boeing 787 Dreamliner Cabin Configurations • 243 seats, 211 in Economy Class • Windows 30% larger with touch dimming light features • A smoother and quieter flight • LED lighting for a balance between work and rest • Larger overhead bins that are easy to reach • Reduced fatigue, thanks to the excellent cabin pressurization and advanced air purification system. • Environmentally responsible, this is the most fuel efficient commercial jet airplane ever built. Destinations served with the Boeing 787 aircraft in 2014 • London, Madrid, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Buenos Aires and Santiago. • 32 seats in the Aeromexico - Business Class cabin • Flat bed seats that recline 180 degrees • Individual entertainment Touch Screen system, communication system between seats, Juke Box, and Moving Maps. • Exclusive menus and complimentary beverages (alcoholic and non alcoholic) • Amenities kit • Priority Check-in, Boarding and Baggage Handling • Salon Premier – Aeromexico Salon Premier or Shared International Lounge . London Heathrow - SkyTeam Lounge • Baggage allowance* (MEX ) - 2 x 32 KG; hand luggage 18KG * Refer to the website/GDS for other destinations • AEROMEXICO VIDEO INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS • 16 destinations in the United States: Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver (seasonal), Fresno, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York (JFK), Ontario, Orlando, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Francisco, Washington, DC (IAD) and Boston. • 15 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean, including: Buenos Aires, Argentina; Sao Paulo in Brazil; Santiago, Chile; Bogota, Colombia, Medellin, Colombia; San Jose, Costa Rica; Quito, Ecuador; San Salvador, El Salvador; Guatemala, Guatemala; San Pedro Sula, Honduras; Lima, Peru; Caracas, Venezuela; Panama City, Panama; Managua, Nicaragua and Havana, Cuba. • 3 destinations in Europe including London in the UK; Paris in France and Madrid in Spain • 2 destinations in Asia including Shanghai in China and Tokyo in Japan. • 2 destination Canada: Montreal and Toronto LATIN AMERICA WITH AEROMEXICO 15 desnaons , including the following WEEKLY flights from MEX: •Buenos Aires, Argenna – 9 •Sao Paulo, Brazil – 7 •Sanago, Chile – 4 •Bogota, Colombia – 14 •Medellin, Colombia – 7 •San Jose, Costa Rica – 21 2014 PAX •Quito, Ecuador – 7 •San Salvador, El Salvador – 14 Sanago 60,000 •Guatemala, Guatemala – 21 Bogota 150,000 •San Pedro Sula, Honduras – 7 Sao Paulo 175,000 •Lima, Peru – 14 Lima – 180,000 •Caracas, Venezuela – 7 San Jose – 100,000 •Panama City, Panama – 7 Caracas – 66,000 •Managua, Nicaragua - 7 Buenos Aires 150,000 •Havana, Cuba – 18 Havana (MEX – HAV) 72,000 • MEX – HAV - 11 • CUN – HAV - 7 Main travellers MAIN SEASONS 45- 60 years old May to October and December Household income > 75,000 USD. Mainly from London/ South East and the North They already know: Cancun/Riviera Maya Current smuli: Diversificaon: •Climate Mexico City, Central Mexico, •Culture + Beach Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Los Cabos, Chiapas, Oaxaca… •Value/money •Return 19 Mexico Tourism A strong growth UNWTO World Tourism Barometer (News release Jan 2015) 1.1 billion tourists travelled abroad in 2014 (+4.7% vs. 2013). • Europe the most visited region (588m +4%) • The Americas best performing region (181m +7%) • Growth driven by North America (+8%) à Where Mexico posted a double-digit increase (29m +20%) à Mexico back in World’s TOP 10 tourist destinations Mexico Tourism A strong growth British Tourists to Mexico • 3rd most important market (#1 in Europe) • 2014: 458,932 (+11% vs. 2013 and the double vs. 2005) • Jan-Apr 2015: 137,200 (+15% vs. same period 2014) • Between 25 and 36 direct flights/week to MEX, CUN and PVR from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Nottingham, Newcastle… • Arrival via: • Flat seasonality with a • 59% stay 8-15 nights • Cancun 81% rise during summer • 78% stay in 4/5 star hotels • Mexico City 10% • Avg. expenditure: 2,700 USD • Puerto Vallarta 5% per person • Other 4% • 67% book online Source: World Travel Monitor 32 World Heritage Sites Mexico ranks 1st in the Americas and 6th in the world 27 Cultural Sites 5 Natural Sites Mexico Naturally Megadiverse Home of 10–12% of the world's biodiversity 2nd in Ecosystems 4th in overall species + 200,000 species have been registered in Mexico 176 Natural Protected Areas 25,000,000 hectares 5 World Heritage Natural Areas Gastronomy: Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Tradional and Nouvelle Cuisine Tradional Mexican cuisine is a comprehensive cultural model comprising farming, ritual pracces, age-old skills, culinary techniques and ancestral community customs and manners that is recognized worldwide. The new creave interpretaon and fusion of Mexican Cuisine has been recognized as one of the most innovave in the world. • GASTRONOMY VIDEO Mayan archaeological sites Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico Labna, Yucatan, Mexico Bonampak, Chiapas Calakmul, Campeche Yaxchilan, Chiapas And of course… beaches, nature and outdoor activities And everything linked by a first class road infrastructure, within minutes or a few hours A central location for short trips and day trips in Central Mexico and a hub to other destinations Short or Day trips: - Teotihuacan (culture) - Puebla (culture and gastronomy) - Queretaro (culture and nature) - Guanajuato (culture) - Cuernavaca (culture and relax) - Acapulco (beach and nighlife) - Morelia (Monarch butterflies) - Valle de Bravo (outdoor sports) - Tequesquitengo (outdoor sports) VIDEO MEXICO CITY CANCUN / RIVIERA MAYA 111 WEEKLY FLIGHTS FROM MEX • VIDEO CANCUN LOS CABOS 21WEEKLY FLIGHTS FROM MEX • VIDEO LOS CABOS PUERTO VALLARTA 40 WEEKLY FLIGHTS FROM MEX • VIDEO PUERTO VALLARTA THE AEROMEXICO DOMESTIC ROUTE NETWORK 44 including: Acapulco, Aguascalientes, Campeche, Cancun, Chihuahua, Ciudad del Carmen, Ciudad Juarez, Ciudad Obregón, Culiacan, Durango, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Huatulco, La Paz, León, Los Cabos, Los Mochis, Manzanillo, Matamoros, Mazatlán, Mérida, Mexicali, Mexico City, Minatitlán, Monterrey, Morelia, Nuevo Laredo, Oaxaca, Poza Rica, Puebla, Puerto Vallarta, Queretaro, Reynosa, Saltillo, San Luis Potosi, Tampico, Tapachula, Tijuana, Torreón, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Veracruz, Villahermosa, Zacatecas and Zihuatanejo. • More than 470 daily flights to 44 destinations in Mexico. DID YOU KNOW? • We offer Agent Fares* (bookable via Call Centre) • From GBP150 to Mexico City • From GBP250 to Central and South America • From GBP300 to USA *T&C apply, fuel surcharge and taxes not included • SEAT ONLY & TOUR OPERATOR FARES • One Free Stopover each way ( plus more at £50 each) • Baggage allowance to Latin America and the Caribbean 2 pieces (2 x 23kg Y and 2 x 32kg Clase Premier) - connection within 24 hrs 1 piece (1 x 23kg Y and 1 x 32kg Clase Premier) - connection over 24 hrs • OTT Online training www.aeromexicoexperts.co.uk • Dedicated UK Call Centre Support 0800 977 5533 (MON – SAT, 9am 10pm UK time) Save the date 41st Tianguis Turistico 2016 - Guadalajara, Jalisco The meeting place for the Mexican tourism industry. Hosted buyer program available. Dates to be announced. Become a specialist! www.visitmexicouniversity.com www.aeromexicoexperts.co.uk Thank You! visitmexico.com aeromexico.uk.com [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 020 7488-9392 Tel: 0800 977 5533 Mexico Tourism Board, London AM Call Centre (UK) Wakefield House 26/28 Hammersmith Grove 41 Trinity Square London London EC3N 4DJ W6 7BA .