While visiting Las Vegas, President Felipe Calderón told members of the international business community that the only shots tourists have received in Mexico are from tequila.
During an interview by journalist Peter Greenberg at the Global Summit of Travel and Tourism, Calderón said incidents against tourists in Mexico can be counted by hand.
The Mexican President argued that last year tourism in the country grew more than 6% and American tourism increased by almost 10%, despite warnings about the violence that is generated in the territory. Mr. Calderón said the violence is one of perception; Mexico has lower rates of homicides that some U.S. cities like Washington.
“I saw thousands of spring break in Mexico having fun and the only shots they received were from tequila” he joked, explaining that the country is a safe destination for vacationers.
Greenberg addressed safety questions before the questions on tourism, but President Calderón took the opportunity to promote the country’s tourism sector.
During an interview by journalist Peter Greenberg at the Global Summit of Travel and Tourism, Calderón said incidents against tourists in Mexico can be counted by hand.
The Mexican President argued that last year tourism in the country grew more than 6% and American tourism increased by almost 10%, despite warnings about the violence that is generated in the territory. Mr. Calderón said the violence is one of perception; Mexico has lower rates of homicides that some U.S. cities like Washington.
“I saw thousands of spring break in Mexico having fun and the only shots they received were from tequila” he joked, explaining that the country is a safe destination for vacationers.
Greenberg addressed safety questions before the questions on tourism, but President Calderón took the opportunity to promote the country’s tourism sector.
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