New York, May 26, 2011 –The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board appointed Thomas Dale & Associates to study the safety standards in Puerto Vallarta. The report concludes that Vallarta continues to be amongst the safest beach vacation destinations.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico´s second most visited beach resort area is an annual vacation destination for millions of visitors from around the world. Thomas Dale & Associates (TDA), is a leading global investigative and security firm that lists several Fortune 100 companies amongst its clients.
The international security company visited Puerto Vallarta between April 6 to April 13 to conduct interviews and a thorough security and safety risk assessment. A comprehensive report in relation to all aspects of tourist security in the destination has been published, in it; the firm concludes that Puerto Vallarta is one of the safest tourist destinations for international and national tourists.
TDA individually interviewed domestic as well as international tourists, American and Canadian Consuls, retired ex-pats, time-share members, part-time residents, seasonal boaters, business owners, hospital administrators, gay community business representatives, health insurance professionals, cabbies, conventioneers, and honeymooners. The interviews were followed up by requests to local law enforcement sources for crime data and department deployment. The Civil Protection Department (FIMA) was also consulted regarding natural disasters.
The interviews focused on the following three areas; safety in Puerto Vallarta and the perception of its visitors; personal experiences and the US Travel Warning on Mexico.
The study found that the number of negative events involving foreigners or non-foreigners is minimal considering the large ex-pat resident population and the millions of visitors that come to vacation each year in Puerto Vallarta. Overall the study found that visitors feel safe and continue to visit Puerto Vallarta numerous times through their lifetime and that the local support services are well above the average standards and dedicated to serving the visiting public.
In relation to the drug wars, TDA found that the geographical location and surroundings make the smuggling of guns and drugs through Puerto Vallarta very difficult, thus, of no significant negative consequences.
For more information please contact the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board:
Salvador Peña Chávez
Director
Fideicomiso de Turismo Puerto Vallarta, Office (322) 224-1175
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