Gypsy Jan - 1-25-2013 at 01:42 PM
From Mexico News.Net
"Mexico is striving to diversify its tourism sector and overcome an image of insecurity created by thousands of gangland killings.
"We're competing with the world and we want to offer the international tourist unique experiences and a very high-quality product," Tourism Secretary
Claudia Ruiz Massieu told EFE in an interview Wednesday.
She made her remarks on the eve of a trip to Spain to participate in the upcoming International Tourism Fair in Madrid.
Tourism is Mexico's third-biggest source of foreign exchange after oil exports and remittances from expatriates, accounting for close to 9 percent of
gross domestic product and providing employment to 2.5 million people.
Last year, Mexico received 23 million international tourists and the industry generated more than $11 billion in total revenue.
Ruiz recalled that Mexico has recently endured some "tough years" due to the swine flu outbreak in 2009 and a crisis in the public safety perception,
"which has undoubtedly posed a challenge for the tourist industry".
"We're in recovery, but what we want to do in this administration (of new President Enrique Pena Nieto) ... is to make a qualitative and qualitative
leap in the sector" that allows a much faster pace of growth, she added.
Ruiz said her department will employ a diversification strategy that encompasses all market niches, from large megaprojects to eco- and rural tourism
and golf destinations.
"We're one of the most naturally diverse countries. We have all kinds of scenery, coasts, wonderful beaches, and also a very vibrant culture and
cultural richness that is a great attraction for many people," she added."
DENNIS - 1-25-2013 at 01:57 PM
"Mexico aims to diversify tourism sector"
Big deal. Tijuana has done that for years.
Maybe that's what Mexico really needs....more red lights on the businesses and fewer on the cop cars.
Islandbuilder - 1-25-2013 at 06:32 PM
Not THAT sort of diversity Dennis. One species at a time.
BajaBlanca - 1-25-2013 at 06:48 PM
There is a ton of gvt moola available for anyone who wants to diversify and promote tourism. Our local fishing cooperative got a FULL grant to build
all the cabanias and a palapa restaurant on the beach. When all is said and done, there will be over 20 rental cabanias !
They are beautiful and I will post photos soon.