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Hamilton Spectator
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board Shares Exciting Lineup of Late Summer, Fall Seasonal Events and Signature Experiences
From reimagined music festivals and culinary showcases to wellness retreats and nightlife celebrations, the region invites travelers to discover its most anticipated seasonal highlights The inaugural Mexican Caribbean Music Fest, held in Tulum in May, received over 20,000 attendees and hotel occupancy increased by 20 percent. QUINTANA ROO, Mexico, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With an exciting lineup of cultural events and record-breaking successes, the Mexican Caribbean is experiencing a landmark start to the year. The region, located on Mexico's eastern coast, confidently advances into its 'New Era of Tourism,' hallmarked by world-renowned cultural, culinary, wellness and nightlife offerings that reflect its vibrant identity. The year has been defined by a robust calendar of events that underscore the dynamic spirit and rising profile of the Mexican Caribbean, significantly boosting tourism through increased hotel occupancy and driving deeper visitor engagement with memorable cultural experiences. February marked the triumphant return of Carnaval, celebrated across major destinations including Cozumel, Cancún, Puerto Morelos, Isla Mujeres, Bacalar and Holbox. This renowned event drew thousands of international visitors who filled the streets for lively parades featuring dazzling costumes, vibrant music and dancing, and elaborate cultural performances. In May, the inaugural Mexican Caribbean Music Fest (MCMF) brought more than 20,000 attendees to ZAMNA Park in Tulum. Headlined by international music icon Sting, the festival combined star power with a setting that captured the natural beauty and distinctive atmosphere of the region, establishing a new standard for large-scale cultural programming. Designed as a next-generation evolution of the beloved Riviera Maya Jazz Festival, the event elevated the Mexican Caribbean's profile, increasing hotel occupancy by 20 percent - a remarkable achievement during what is typically considered low season. Met with critical acclaim, the Mexican Caribbean Music Fest has already gained momentum to become an annual tradition. 'The Mexican Caribbean continues to evolve as a leading global destination for premier events, blending New Era innovation with deep cultural roots. This year's calendar, from iconic traditions like Carnaval to new initiatives such as the Mexican Caribbean Music Fest – demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-impact experiences that draw travelers to our region time and time again. Our strategic focus remains on curating authentic offerings that honor our rich cultural heritage and foster long-term traveler engagement,' said Andrés Martínez, CEO, Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board. Other standout events this year have included culinary showcases, athletic competitions and artistic exhibitions hosted across the region's 12 destinations. With even more on the horizon, the Mexican Caribbean continues to captivate travelers through experiences that highlight its creativity, character and unmistakable rhythm. Upcoming Major Events: For more information, please visit About Mexican Caribbean The Mexican Caribbean is like no other place in the world, due to its 12 tourist destinations: Isla Mujeres, Holbox Island, Costa Mujeres, Cancun, Riviera Maya (Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen and Tulum); Cozumel Island, Maya Ka'an and Grand Costa Maya (Mahahual, Bacalar and Chetumal - a Magic Town). Known for its crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, tropical jungle and rich Mayan culture, the Mexican Caribbean boasts world-class tourism infrastructure, a wide variety of lodging options and abundant air connectivity from major U.S. and Canadian gateways. For more information, visit or follow us on Instagram , Facebook , and TikTok . A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Powys County Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Welshpool hosts Montgomeryshire County Music Festival
For the first time in more than 100 years, the Montgomeryshire County Music Festival (MCMF) choir staged its 2025 annual concert in Welshpool. Over the past decades, the Montgomeryshire County Music Festival concerts have been held in Newtown, with the venue being just infrequently located in Llanidloes. But this year it was Welshpool's Methodist Chapel that hosted the annual event on Saturday, May 10. Under the baton of resident musical director Patrick Larley, who was conducting the choir for the 15th year in succession, the 56 Montgomeryshire-based choristers were joined by mezzo soprano Samantha Lewis, soprano Sarah-Ann Cromwell, tenor William Smith and baritone Ben Watkins. The original 1921 MCMF choral society included more than 1,000 voices from 19 north Powys communities, but today it has whittled itself down to two separate area branches: Welshpool and Llanidloes. True to its century-long reputation of staging quality performances of world-renowned choral masterpieces, two major works - Antonín Dvořák's celebrated Romantic period Mass in D Major (Op.86) and Karl Jenkins ' Sacred Songs collection - were this year performed in front of packed-out audiences. The evening's musical accompaniment was provided by the highly acclaimed local freelance accompanist and repetiteur Aeron Preston; who masterfully supplied the organ accompaniment for the Dvořák's Mass in the first part, and the equally atmospheric and adept accompaniment on the grand piano, for Jenkins' Sacred Songs in the second part, of the concert. A spokesperson for MCMF said: 'The appreciative final applause confirmed that an exceptionally splendid musical evening had been experienced by everyone present.
