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Articles tagged “mexico”

Hotels

Cancun hotel occupancy rates are highest since start of economic crisis

The economic recession coupled with violent headlines and rising competition pushed Cancun tourism to record lows. Although occupancy is up, revenue still can't match 2007 numbers.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Cancun hotel occupancy rates are highest since start of economic crisis

Tourism

Mexico moves to ease restrictions on foreigners buying coastal property

Ensuring legal certainty on property rights, instead of various proxies foreigners have been using so far to buy property in Mexico, is the right step, and could see a U.S.-led boom in retirement relocation, if finally passed in Senate.

Mark Stevenson, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Mexico moves to ease restrictions on foreigners buying coastal property

Airlines

Travel ads of the Week: Rugby, brand anthems, and a heavy dose of Mexico

Smart marketing means thinking out of the box, which several of this week’s ads achieve.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Travel ads of the Week: Rugby, brand anthems, and a heavy dose of Mexico

SkiftX

Mexico’s future as a top ten global destination is in jeopardy

The headlines on border violence, cruise tours having trouble and other similar reports in media are not just sensationalist, there are real issues here that the country needs to address.

Mark Stevenson, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Mexico’s future as a top ten global destination is in jeopardy

Tourism

Tourism minister for Jalisco, Mexico assassinated after one week in office

Whether or not this is related to the deceased man's role as the state tourism secretary doesn't matter when his other role is as a major real estate developer in tourism destinations across Mexico. It's yet another act that is going to hurt the industry.

Michael O'Boyle and Dave Graham, Reuters | 11 years ago

Tourism

Cancun spring break: The police and marines are looking out for the kids

Cancun is making a show of force in order to ensure that it doesn't become a Puerto Vallarta, and there's no more a high profile event for the destination than spring break.

Gabriel Acocer, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Tourism

Acapulco struggles to find its footing after attack on tourists

Acapulco will need more than the best wishes of a few happy residents to get people to return. Visitors wil need to be convinced that the safety situation has changed and, so far, neither the state nor the federal government are being persuasive on the issue.

Richard Fausset, Los Angeles Times | 11 years ago

Acapulco struggles to find its footing after attack on tourists

Media and PR

Travel ads of the week: New livery, soft bedding, and driving beats

American Airlines takes the cake in this week's SkiftAds with its second ad featuring the new livery. Unfortunately, there's no hint in it about the outcome of the pending merger.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Travel ads of the week: New livery, soft bedding, and driving beats

Tourism

Acapulco tourism will undoubtedly get much worse after brutal attack

Acapulco's reputation has been plummeting for years, but the shift from random, drug-related violence to criminal acts that target tourists will make it even worse.

Bertha Ramos, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Acapulco tourism will undoubtedly get much worse after brutal attack

Online Travel

Avoid these destinations in March if you don’t want to do beer bongs with college kids

Even with the growing number of volunteer and adventure options targeted at students, this must be one of the most static trip lists released every year.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Avoid these destinations in March if you don’t want to do beer bongs with college kids