Mexico hopes for more international tourists next year.
The pandemic has taken a toll on the tourism industry this year. Mexico’s tourism ministry now feels that international travel could go up by 65% next year, and even a worst-case scenario would still bring more travelers than in 2020.
International tourism to Mexico could jump as much 65% next year if the coronavirus crisis improves, and even a worst-case scenario would still bring more travelers than in 2020, Mexico’s tourism ministry said on Sunday, December 27th.
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The pandemic has battered the travel industry worldwide, including Mexico’s popular beach resorts such as Cancun and Los Cabos. Just 25.9 million foreigners visited the country this year, 42% less than in 2019.
If the sector bounces back under an “optimistic” scenario, it could draw as many as 42.7 million people, representing some $17.4 billion USD in spending. A “conservative” view projects 34.5 million people generating $15.6 billion, while a “pessimist” forecast is for 26.3 million people and $13.8 billion USD.
“Even in the worst case the trend will be positive,” the tourism ministry said in a statement.
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The coronavirus crisis pushed Mexico’s economy into its steepest recession in decades, with the central bank forecasting that it will have shrunk between 8.7% and 9.3% in 2020.
Source: Reuters