Tourist Influx In Puerto Vallarta Is Seen With Optimism

PUERTO VALLARTA, JALISCO-The figures released by the Ministry of Tourism of the Federation, which is a slight recovery in the three main destinations of Jalisco, including, of course, Puerto Vallarta, are not the only sign of optimism the sector. Due to recent investment of almost 60 million pesos in promoting tourism to the U.S. and Canada, and other resources currently focused on promoting the domestic market, it expects a good turnout of visitors in Puerto Vallarta, according to President Tourism Trust (Fidetur) of the main resort Jalisco, Gabriel Igartua.

As positive signs that there will be a good scene in the immediate term, said there is already a big rebound in tourist arrivals on cruise ships, as it reported six arrivals a week, which will rise to eight in days . He recalled that this advance in improving the image deteriorated in health contingency time when Cruise was a crash.

However, he admitted that there is a risk retention as pandemic influenza, for which there is a contingency fund of five million dollars for use in actions they deem appropriate at any given time, such as information campaigns or public relations, or the realization of a promotional event.

Igartúa indicated that this time prior to the change of administration, has had contact with the president-elect of the municipality, Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz, for dialogue on key points of Puerto Vallarta, as it relates to the protection of the natural environment, especially in mountain area, so that it benefits from planned development to prevent predation. Abounded that the new investment property of any kind, whether condominiums, subdivisions and new hotels have to be the common denominator of a sustainable approach and friendly environment.

He insisted that there is an optimistic outlook for the winter period in Puerto Vallarta, so as to have continuity with the good results that were taken in the recent summer, so you have visitors to the various attractions that the destination, either the beach or the variants in ecotourism and extreme sports have been included on the part of service providers.