Attending THETRADESHOW in Las Vegas, as what we
deemed ourselves to be "ambassadors from Puerto Penasco", was a great
experience! As we spoke with travel professionals from many countries, we came to the conclusion that Puerto Penasco is to many an unknown - or at
least and unfamiliar - travel destination. In fact, even the map of Mexico
hanging in the Mexico Tourism Booth did not include Puerto Penasco!
So, with our photo albums in hand, we made many introductions
to our favorite beach town. And we found that this fishing port turned tourist
destination is intriguing to many people. Travel agents as far away as India,
showed an interest in adding Puerto Penasco to their itinerary. One lady books Poker Cruises and was
interested in what types of boats would be available to her. Many were particularly interested in fishing
and scuba. And the eco-tour concept with nature related activities, such as
CEDO's NaturArte tours seems to be on the top of everyone's mind!
Some attendees' first opinion was that Puerto Penasco is
"too difficult to get to" and many mistakenly believed that there are no rental
car companies that will allow vehicles into Mexico or that there is no other
transport options available. We
explained that at least five rental car companies at Sky Harbor International Airport
have international car rental available; along with the option of our local Head
Out to Rocky Point shuttle service. Turning again to our photo albums, we
pointed out that for the first time visitor to the southwest, even the drive to
Penasco includes some sightseeing points of interest. We have also created the San Luis to Penasco Road Log including the NEW Toll Road which just opened on September 10th! We are sending a copy of this Road Log to all of our travel professional and other contacts in Southern California and Yuma.
Additionally, we had the opportunity to discuss bus tours
with a major bus company who is looking to add Puerto Penasco to their
expanding list of places to visit. We will be following up with this company
along with dozens of travel professionals. We will continue to work with them
to schedule their Introduction Trip to Discover Penasco! We will be organizing specific
tours for some companies and we will definitely be contacting many local
businesses as these trips begin to take shape.
We are convinced that attending THETRADESHOW opened some new
tourism doors for Puerto Penasco! At this time we are organizing specific requested itineraries and developing a Penasco relationship with a major bus line. Puerto Penasco will see newcomers as a result of being a part of THETRADESHOW
in Las Vegas in
September of 2009! We definitely will not forget what 'Happened in Vegas!'
Our next two trade shows are in January & February and will be directed to an even larger direct audience. We will reach Snowbirds & Winter Visitors along with the "Now Closer Than Ever" Southern California audience! Plan now to sponsor our attendance at these trade show to Promote Penasco!
Thank You & Stay Tuned!
~ Russ & Naomi Black
Thank You Again to Everyone who Supported Us:
