Mexico is one of the world’s most popular
destinations to visit for tourists. In a chart provided by
Statista: Number
of United States Citizens Traveling to Mexico from 2002 to 2017, the number
of visitors in millions almost doubled from 18.5 million in 2002 to 35.05
million in 2017. According to
Mexican Tourism Officials Predict 45 Million
International Visitors in 2019, there is going to be a 5.8% increase in
tourist arrivals, and it is expected to have around 45 million international
visitors in 2019.
Sustainable Cities in Mexico that are
Ideal for Tourists
According to
Sustainable Tourism
Destinations: Mexico, national, regional, and local authorities are
including sustainable initiatives in their governance in hopes of converting
cities in Mexico into places devoted to respecting the environment and the
inhabitants that live there. Guanajuato, Zacatecas – Guadalupe, Valle de
Mexico, Saltillo, and Monterrey are examples of cities that are beginning to
initiate sustainable mobility. Guanajuato is one of the most sustainable cities
in Mexico for three reasons: water management, solid waste management, and
mobility. 65% of Zacatecas – Guadalupe population have access to the large
proportion of green space areas in the region. Valle de Mexico has several programs
that measure and monitor air quality, which has been one of the biggest
problems in Mexico in the past. Saltillo’s citizens have the best access to
green areas in all Mexico at 84%, with 1.5% of its land being a green area,
which is above the national average. 94% of days in a year, Monterrey has
stayed within the daily ozone concentration limits. The sustainability of these
cities’ environments has led to them being considered ideal tourist
destinations because of the successful innovation and well-being of their
citizens.
Sustainable Tourism in Mexico
Mexico has notably shifted towards
sustainable tourism. There are several companies committed to ecotourism that
offer tourists the choice of exploring Mexico through sustainable travel.
According to
Sustainable Tourism in Mexico: New Generation of Tours in
Mexico Offer Green Adventures, companies that offer environmentally
friendly travel aim towards making a difference in local communities and
preserving endangered environments through adventurous activities for foreign
visitors. Examples of these activities include preserving marine life, provide
education lessons for visitors about the Mexican land, culture, and traditions,
and help with village production of handicrafts and food. The activities offered
through ecotourism has helped prevent turtle tagging, decrease illegal logging,
unsustainable farming, the hunt of wild animals, and bring opportunities for
impoverished communities through sustainable job creation.
The Future of Tourism in Mexico
Valentino Danchev, CEO of
Fidelis Marketing Group
who specializes in the luxury resort industry understands the new trend
of tourism and the overall benefits of sustainability. With the large
number of tourists visiting Mexico, tourism has brought many jobs for
the people, however it also resulted in ecological problems. According
to
Sustainable Travel & Ecotourism in Mexico, Cancun is one
of the highest-profile cities that has ecological problems due to
tourism. A devastating outcome resulted from importing turf from Florida
in order to create a golf course at a resort in Cancun, which brought a
disease that resulted in a wipe out of the local coconut palms.
However, ecotourism has helped in the growth of ecological conservation
by educating tourists of the importance of the land and why the people
of Mexico value the land in respects to their culture and traditions.
Danchev sees the future of tourism in Mexico as green, “The new
generation of travelers are looking for a way to balance their desire of
experiencing authentic locales with a strong wish for being mindful of
the local environment. Ecotourism is a way for them to broaden their
horizons on real world issues through adventure.”
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