Mexico records historical figure of tourists in 2011
Baku, February 13 (AZERTAC). the Secretary of tourism reports that in 2011 the country recorded a historic figure in national and international tourists as nearly 190 million visitors toured the attractions of Mexico.
Through a communique, the Unit notes that this figure, represents a growth of the 3.7% over 2010, which recorded 183.2 million national and international tourists. 2009 Is 10.6% higher (171.8 million tourists) and in relation to 2008 - year regarded as the best in the history of the sector - is 2.3 per cent (185.7 million tourists).
Adds that in regard to national tourists, 167.3 million Mexicans visited the destinations of Mexico during 2011, Figure 4% over 2010 and 11.3% compared to 2009. This figure is 2.6% higher than recorded in 2008.
He noted that according to information of the Bank of Mexico and the all-round system of operation migration, the country is registering consecutive growth in the number of foreign visitors. During the month of December, the international visitors by air increased 13%, this is the fifth consecutive month of growth (August 1.2%, September 12.7%, October 8.2% and November 6.7%).
The year of 2011 closed with 22.67 million international tourists, historical figure since 1980, date taken measurements by Banxico. This represents an increase of 2 per cent and 5.7 per cent in 2010 and 2009, respectively. With regard to the 2008 was 0.2 per cent.
The Ministry explains that average spending of international visitors in 2011 presented a historical maximum by registering 157.7 dollars, Figure 7% higher than 2010, which was the all-time high. Over the 2009 was a growth of 20.5% and 8.5% relative to 2008.
About half of cruise passengers spending, the increase in 2011 was 4.4%, compared to 2010; and increased 13.7 and 21.7% to the captured in 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Mentions, Furthermore, that last year the border tourists left a shedder of $ 550 million, Figure 2.4% higher than the captured in 2010.
The average border hikers spending rose by 5.3% against captured in 2010; While drawn international hikers reported an increase of 4.1% against the previous year.
Secretary of tourism, Gloria Guevara Manzo, said that the economic situation in the neighboring country of the North and the case of Mexicana de Aviación were factors that contributed to the behavior of 2011.
He argued that it is necessary to continue to work together to meet the goals and commitments of the national agreement for tourism, essential to continue growth in tourism.
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