Updated US State Department Travel Advisory
UPDATED US STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY CONFIRMS QUINTANA ROO AND ALL OF ITS TOURIST DESTINATIONS ARE SAFE TO VISIT
The U.S. State Department updated its
Travel Advisory website information for Mexico and reconfirmed that the State
of Quintana Roo and all of its tourist destinations are without travel
restrictions and are safe to visit. These world‐class destinations include
Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Riviera Maya, Holbox, Isla Mujeres, Puerto
Morelos, Bacalar, Tulum, Mahahual, and Chetumal.
The State of Quintana Roo maintained its
current ranking as “Level 2,” the same that has been in place since the
implementation of the new travel advisory system in January 2018. This
level 2 ranking, which comes with the message to “exercise increased caution,”
is the travel advisory level given to many countries and tourism destinations
in the world, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, Italy, and
China, among others.
“We respect the work of the U.S. State
Department to advise travelers and we will continue to support the sharing of
transparent information about how travelers can have a safe and enjoyable experience
while visiting Quintana Roo,” remarked Dario Flota Ocampo, CEO of the Quintana
Roo Tourism Board.
“Our incredible destinations and the
smiling, dedicated people of this beautiful State look forward to hosting travelers each and every day.”
The State of Quintana Roo and its
destinations continue to be among the safest, most welcoming, and friendly places to visit in the world,
hosting more than 17 million international tourists in 2017. From January to September 2018, the number of
international tourists has increased by 5.8%, confirming the continued
popularity of the destinations amongst international tourists. In recent
months, multiple international airlines have also announced
new direct flights from 11 cities in the U.S., Canada, Colombia and Brazil to
Cancun’s world‐class international airport.
While the State of Quintana Roo is working
to address local issues of crime and violence, it’s important to highlight that
the overwhelming majority of incidents are between local residents and take
place far from areas frequented by tourists. Whether one is traveling abroad or
in their home town, it’s important to be a smart traveler and follow best
practices such as avoiding areas not frequented by tourists, seeking out and
following the advice of locals, and not engaging in risky behavior.
The State of Quintana Roo and its
municipal government leaders are committed to maintaining the safety its destinations and will continue
to take proactive steps towards this goal. This includes modernizing its police and security
services, investing in technology including more than 1,000 cameras, upgraded
operations centers, partnering with members of the tourism industry to share
international best practices, and providing assistance to visitors whenever
necessary.
By Consejo de Promoción Turística Quintana Roo
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