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[ChuckP]

I think you all are putting way to much emphasis on planning for anything

 

[gopbroek]

I think you all are putting way to much emphasis on planning for anything

Cozumel needs an upgrade to it's facilitiies. It was maxed out on Saturdays (peak travel) 15 years ago. With the 'gringo' taxes charged in and out, the place should look like the Taj Mahal by now.
I have traveled through a lot of cities in Mexico and have actualy had to work at the CMZ airport to repair aircraft, compared to most cities, it's a dump. It needs an upgrade.

 

[OregonDM]

I like the rustic charm but that's just me.

 

[Kimela]

I asked Grok why Cozumel tourism is down this year from last year. It said Tulum is stealing air traffic with their new airport; Mexico’s inflation rate is about double that of the US, so costs are increased (food, visitax); US economic uncertainty and ‘revenge travel fatigue’ (I had to look that up. Revenge travel was when people began to travel after the lockdowns to make up for lost time. I guess they’re done now?); and people are looking for quieter destinations.

The locals aren’t imagining it. The numbers are down from last year. US citizens still make up the bulk of Cozumel tourism (60-70%), even though the numbers are down.

 

[BRT]

I asked Grok why Cozumel tourism is down this year from last year. It said Tulum is stealing air traffic with their new airport; Mexico’s inflation rate is about double that of the US, so costs are increased (food, visitax); US economic uncertainty and ‘revenge travel fatigue’ (I had to look that up. Revenge travel was when people began to travel after the lockdowns to make up for lost time. I guess they’re done now?); and people are looking for quieter destinations.

The locals aren’t imagining it. The numbers are down from last year. US citizens still make up the bulk of Cozumel tourism (60-70%), even though the numbers are down.

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Problem is the inflation. Their costs are up and they have to pass those on.

 

[Kimela]

Problem is the inflation. Their costs are up and they have to pass those on.

I’ve been noticing this in the price of meals for the past year. It seems we’re paying about the same as ‘back home’, even when we get off the beaten path. It’s not keeping us from visiting, but it might help explain why other people are finding other options.

I have a friend in Europe who simply says ‘it’s too expensive to go to Cozumel right now’ and she’s going to Thailand and even Dominican Republic (though I don’t know if she’s saving money by going to DR).

I hope things improve soon for local businesses.

 

[ggunn]

I have a friend in Europe who simply says ‘it’s too expensive to go to Cozumel right now’ and she’s going to Thailand and even Dominican Republic (though I don’t know if she’s saving money by going to DR).

The Dominican Republic shares the island with Haiti; I wonder if the troubles in Haiti make the DR more dangerous.