Los Cabos happy with tourism recovery plan and will continue in 2021

Published on : Monday, December 21, 2020

Travel and Tourism industry experienced a severe jolt since the beginning of the 2020, owing to the spread of coronavirus pandemic. However, though the travel industry suffered owing to the pandemic, yet it successfully recovered 80% of what has been lost since June. Increasing connectivity with New Air Frequencies scheduled to start this month is expected to attract visitors.

Los Cabos achieved manageable recovery of the loss suffered owing to the lockdown and pandemic restrictions on travel and tourism business. However, they managed to recover about 80% of the loss and destinations are fast controlling the spread of virus so that travel may resume soon. Los Cabos was suddenly closed in March 2020, and this continues for another two months to focus on the management of new-normal regulations and health and safety measures as considered by the international travel authorities. With support from local authorities, hotels, and tourism partners, Los Cabos Tourism Board implemented a successful phased approach to reopen the destination and created the Los Cabos with Care – A Safer Way to Get Away system, which comprises safety guidelines and health protocols to ensure the wellbeing of all travelers when visiting Los Cabos.

Even since its reopening on June 15, 2020, Los Cabos has seen a strong recovery in international arrivals and is projecting to close the year with 1.4 million international visitors. In November, Los Cabos welcomed 103,000 international visitors, which is 64.3% of the visitation received the previous year, representing 50% in hotel occupancy. This remarkable recovery strength have given the travel industry hopes and positive vive for future, and as tourists continued selecting Los Cabos as their preferred luxury travel destination in Mexico according to Rodrigo Esponda, Managing Director of Los Cabos Tourism Board, the industry is expecting a better recovery soon.