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Local Twitter Users Declare “Acapulco Friday”

Real Acapulco News - 23 October, 2010

(Acapulco, NA 23 October) Twitter users in Acapulco (called “twitteros”) have organized a campaign called “Friday for Acapulco,” an initiative to spread positive messages about the port across the Twitter social network. “This Friday was the fourth “#viernespioracapulco” and it’s the way we Acapulqueños have found to promote the tourist attractions during the day, and also to put up photos from various parts of Acapulco and upload positive messages as well.” Included are sunsets, nightlife photos, beaches, even the Zócalo have been distributed by Twitter. “In the future, we hope that people will visit the ports, with discounts and special promotions for Twitter users,” explained @akapuloko, the group spokesman. The movement has an account in the social network @poracapulco, which has now 400 followers and growing. The Twitter location #viernesporacapulco provides a travel guide to all who want to visit the port, and the places that should be included in a tour.