Tourism in Mexico
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AFGHANISTAN, 2017/09/09
Destinations worldwide welcomed 598 million international tourists in the initial six months of 2017, some 36 million additional than in the same period of 2016. At 6%, increase was well above the trend of recent years, making the current January-June period the strongest half-year since 2010.
Visitor numbers reported by destinations around the world reflect strong request for international travel in the initial half of 2017, according to the new UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Worldwide, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 6% compared to the same six-month period last year, well above the sustained and consistent trend of 4% or higher increase since 2010. This represents the strongest half-year in seven years.
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MEXICO, 2017/04/11
LANGUAGE: Spanish is the official language and is spoken throughout the country. However, there are as a lot of as 62 dialects, the majority widely spoken being Nahuatl, Maya and Mixteco. Although English is spoken in a lot of places – particularly part government officials and high-ranking executives – it is advisable to learn some basic Spanish phrases before arrival.
ETIQUETTE: A handshake for men and one kiss on the cheek for women is usually the initial introduction in a business setting, and is used as both a greeting and a farewell. Standard business attire is the same as that worn in Europe or the US.
VISA: Citizens from 65 nations are not required to obtain a visa before entering Mexico and can remain up to 180 days for both tourism and business. These include the US, the UK, all nations in the Schengen area of the EU and most of those in Latin America. Citizens from other nations should apply for a visa from any Mexican embassy or consulate. These as well permit a maximum remain of 180 days.
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MEXICO, 2014/10/09
In just two weeks Los Cabos is ready to welcome back tourists following the Category 3 Hurricane Odile that struck on September 14. The hurricane, which tore across the Baja Peninsula, left thousands without power, electricity or potable water. The Mexican government, however, sprung into action and the destination is reporting that it is well on its way to being back and better than ever.
According to the Mexico Tourism Board, approximately 5,000 hotel rooms in Los Cabos are expected to open by October 15, with an additional 7,000 rooms to open by November 15 and a final 10,000 rooms to become available by December 15. In addition, electricity, phone, Internet and potable water have been fully restored to the tourist destination of Cabo San Lucas.
