The violence that has been taking place in Culiacán for days has left its mark on Mazatlán, revealed Francisca de los Ángeles Cázarez Oliveros.
The National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism of Mazatlán, announced that the violence in the state capital has caused a considerable decrease in the arrival of tourists to the destination, and they have even reported up to 50 percent cancellations of reservations in hotels for the “patriotic bridge.”
“This worrying scenario has generated a climate of insecurity that has directly impacted tourism and other key sectors of Mazatlán,” she said.
She highlighted that tourism, one of the main economic drivers of Mazatlán, has been hit, which has had repercussions on the reduction of income for hotels, restaurants and local businesses.
Cázarez Oliveros pointed out that the particular case, the restaurant sector, has been severely affected, with establishments reporting low sales due to the lack of attendance.
“The loneliness in traditionally crowded areas has generated a significant decrease in sales, compromising the stability of many businesses dedicated to local gastronomy,” he said.
Although it was expected to reach up to 80 percent occupancy on this “patriotic bridge,” the recent situations of violence in the state have generated a significant decrease in reservations.
It is estimated that occupancy at the port has fallen between 20 and 30 percent, he said.
Cázarez explained that a large part of the tourism that visits Mazatlán during these dates comes from the north of the country, and the insecurity on the roads has influenced the decision of many travelers to postpone their visit to the port, however, he hopes that the situation will improve in the next few days, with the possibility of receiving more tourists between Saturday and Monday.
The National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism of Mazatlán asks the State Tourism Secretariat to activate an emergency plan in terms of promotion so that the next seasons do not fall through, and to take resources from the Lodging Tax for the rest of the year.
Source: elsoldemazatlan
