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Mexican tourism minister sets Guinness World Record for longest travel live stream
Mexican Tourism Minister Miguel Torruco Marques
live streamed his 55-hour journey from Mexico City to Tokyo and then Istanbul
breaking the Guinness World Record.
He made the journey on a private jet to raise
awareness about the global impact of natural disasters.
The initiative was supported by Türkiye's flag
carrier Turkish Airlines and Japan's All Nippon Airways.
The live broadcast was streamed on the Mexican
Tourism Ministry's social media accounts.
Guinness World Record officials evaluated the
footage and confirmed that Marques had broken the previous record of 26 hours
15 minutes 29 seconds for livestreaming a journey, which was set in the
Philippines.
Marques, who is also a pilot, stopped in Tokyo to
visit a temple that was damaged by a natural disaster and to hold a memorial
ceremony.
He then flew to Istanbul, where he was received by
Mexico's Ambassador to Türkiye Jose Luis Martinez Hernandez.
Addressing the devastation caused by a major
hurricane that hit Mexico's Acapulco port in October, Marques emphasized the
city's significance as a renowned tourist destination.
"We set out from Mexico ... on this world
tour. We arrived in Tokyo and visited a temple damaged by natural disasters,
where we held a commemoration ceremony. We stayed in Tokyo for just
one-and-a-half hours for the memorial service," he said.
Marques emphasized the significance of stepping
onto Turkish soil, which had been affected by natural disasters.
He said the journey aimed to contribute to the
revival of Acapulco.
Both Türkiye and Mexico rank among the top 10
global tourist destinations, Marques said, emphasizing the potential for
collaboration in this crucial sector.
Touching upon the upcoming visit of a Mexican
delegation to Türkiye in July to bolster tourism ties, Marques outlined plans
to engage with Turkish tourism officials, tour operators, and airlines to
promote tourist destinations.
Marques also drew attention to climate change
concerns, citing the hurricane's destructive impact on Acapulco and the
necessity for environmental conservation efforts to sustain tourism growth.
Regarding bilateral tourism statistics, Marques
shared data from 2023, indicating the significant number of Turkish visitors to
Mexico and the frequency of flights between the two countries.
Also, Marques praised Türkiye's film and television
industry for showcasing the country's beauty internationally.
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