Mexico recovering rapidly from storm
Mexico’s rapid recovery from Hurricane Wilma is a model for similar efforts in the US and elsewhere, said World Tourism Organization Secretary-General Francesco Frangialli.
“With climate change increasingly threatening the livelihood of the tourism industry, the speed and efficiency shown in the recuperation of these resorts is worthy of being a role model,” he told eTN Travel Press after a tour.
Despite hurricane Wilma which blasted the Caribbean coast in October, the numbers of foreign tourists coming to Mexico have risen to almost 22 million.
Mexico has worked with other countries to create a joint plan for similar future crises such as the outbreak of the avian flu pandemic.
The latest tourism figures in Cancun show an average 83% occupancy of the 53,000 hotel beds in the area.
Refurbishment is still under way, but terminal 1 at the Cancun airport is open. All main roads in the popular tourist area have also been re-opened to traffic.
Report by David Wilkening
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