Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States on the development and facilitation of tourism

• Coming into Force: 22 August 1990
• Date of Conclusion: 03 October 1989
• Registration Number: 42364
• Registration Date: 10 February 2006
• Citation: UNTS v. 2357 (p.3)
• Subject Terms: Tourism
• Type of Document: Bilateral
• Participants: México,United States
• Party Submitting the Application for Registration: United States of America

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United States of America

and

Mexico

Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States on

the development and facilitation of tourism. Washington, 3 October 1989

Entry into force: 22 August 1990 by notification, in accordance with article XII

Authentic texts: English and Spanish

Registration with the Secretariat of the United Nations: United States of America, 10

February 2006

États-Unis d'Amérique

et

Mexique

Accord entre les États-Unis d'Amérique et les États-Unis du Mexique en vue de dé-

velopper et de faciliter le tourisme. Washington, 3 octobre 1989

Entrée en vigueur : 22 août 1990 par notification, conformément à l'article XII

Textes authentiques : anglais et espagnol

Enregistrement auprès du Secrétariat des Nations Unies : États-Unis d'Amérique, 10

février 2006

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[ ENGLISH TEXT – TEXTE ANGLAIS ]

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE

UNITED MEXICAN STATES ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND FACILI-

TATION OF TOURISM

Considering that the United States of America and the United Mexican States share

an extended border and have developed close neighborly and commercial relations;

Recognizing that international cooperation and economic exchange should serve to

foster man's development, to enhance mutual respect for human dignity, and to promote

common welfare;

Acknowledging that the promotion of tourism is considered a legitimate diplomatic

and consular function;

Convinced that tourism, because of its socio-cultural and economic dynamics, is an

excellent instrument for promoting economic development, understanding, goodwill, and

close relations between peoples;

Noting that a valuable structure for tourism, already existing between both countries,

stands ready for further development;

The Governments of the United States of America and of the United Mexican States

(the Parties) agree to conclude a Tourism Agreement which, within their respective legal

frameworks, will promote the objectives stated in the following provisions:

Article I. Government Tourism Offices and Personnel

1. In conformance with the laws, regulations, policies and procedures of the host

Party, each Party:

a. May establish and operate official travel promotion offices in the territory of

the other Party, and,

b. Agrees to accredit as members of a diplomatic or consular post tourism offi-

cials of the other Party.

2. Such tourism personnel shall perform traditional diplomatic or consular functions

(e.g., the officials do not perform commercial transactions, including making airline or

other travel arrangements or performing other similar services normally provided by

travel agencies).

Article II. Development of the Tourism Industry and Infrastructure

1. The Parties, subject to their laws, will facilitate and encourage the activities of

tourism service providers such as travel agents, tour wholesalers and operators, hotel

chains, airlines, railroads, motor coach operators, and steamship companies generating

two-way tourism between their countries.

2. Each Party will: