Despite Homicides in Mexico, Tourists Keep Coming Mexico News Daily
go to original August 31, 2017

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An increase in homicides that could make 2017 one of Mexico’s most violent years on record has done little to deter visitors from the United States although Canadian figures have shown a decline.

Federal government statistics show that tourist numbers have continued to grow despite rising insecurity that last week triggered a new travel warning for Mexico by the United States Department of State.

The number of U.S. visitors who arrived by plane increased by 14% in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year. The growth was also faster, up 1% on last year’s figures.

Experts attribute the upturn to U.S. economic growth, more flights between the two countries and the fact that Mexico remains a cheap destination.

A poll by the newspaper El Financiero found that Mexican beach destinations are on average 34% more accessible than those in the United States, Caribbean countries and Europe, citing significantly lower accommodation costs.

Getting here is easier as well because the number of flights between Mexico and the U.S. has increased by 7.5% over the past seven months.

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