Cancun suffers economically from swine flu epidemic
Although it is too early to guage the damage, it is obvious that Cancun will suffer greatly with the drastic reduction in tourism, related to swine flu.
Some countries such as Cuba and Argentina have stopped flights to Mexico. Some other countries such as Canada and US have posted travel advisories suggesting no non-essential flights.
Flu monitoring continues in Cancun, and it is reported that the sale of antiviral drugs are on the rise.
Two cruise ships coming to the port of Progreso were canceled, causing an income loss of $60,000.
Many foreign airlines and tours have stopped operating until the situation stablizes. For example, Canada’s Air Transat has stopped serving the area.
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Yes, they announce that the Cruise ships scheduled for Caribian Cruisesleaving from our Port in Galveston on May 7th is canceled, and they will Not be making stops to Mexico. Most every cruise that leaves the Port, usually makes the last stop in Cozmel, or Cancun. on the way back to Galveston. This brings up our last year cruise. 4 weeks before we were to leave, they had a virus on ships coming in, and people getting sick. Kind of the same gig thats happening here too! Cancels, De-contaminated the whole ship at port, and blah, blah, blah
The suffering in Cancun and other tourist areas is HUGE. Looking at Cancun, the whole place depends on tourism for sustenance. Cannot imagine what is going on as far as economic suffering specially for the working class folks there.
Great info about the cruise ship out of Galveston, thanks.