March 29, 2016
"On March 9, 2016, Mexico's Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (CONCANACO Servytur) named Chávez Morán the Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year for his extraordinary business career in the tourism efforts of Mexico. On March 11, Chávez Morán won the National Entrepreneur Award from The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) for his achievements and the forming of innovative projects with a social impact. Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto presented both awards in Mexico City." The source of this announcement is PRNewswire, and the news release was dated March 18, 2016.These awards are meaningful. "The Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services and Tourism was founded in 1917. Its mission is to represent, defend and promote the legitimate interest of businesses belonging to the sectors of commerce, services and tourism through the integration and strengthening of all confederate chambers." Source: Davila_Flores_presentation_210413-3.pdf
There are 254 chambers with 650 delegations representing over 660,000 businesses. CONCANACO-SERVYTUR is the biggest entrepreneurial organization and most diversified in Mexico. More than half of the country's GDP is generated by the sectors the organization represents.
Mr. Moran was chosen from thousands of candidates, and he was recognized through these awards for his efforts in business, job creation, innovative projects, and social impact throughout his career. President Enrique Peña Nieto, the Ministry of Economy, the president of the National Institute of Entrepreneurship, and the Department of Competition and Regulation presented the award in a ceremony in Mexico City.
As members of Grupo Vidanta, it makes us proud to see such honors bestowed upon the owner of a company that has accomplished so much during the past ten years. We are the beneficiaries of his leadership. We are the recipients of the results created by the many team members who execute the plans that are implemented each year.