BACALAR MAINTAINS 83% HOTEL OCCUPANCY DUE TO THE ARRIVAL OF SPORTS TOURISM
Up to 83 percent has reached the occupation in Bacalar this week, which reaffirms the idea that there is no longer a low season in this municipality of Quintana Roo, said the director of Tourism, who
It also reveals that environmental awareness campaigns are being carried out so that people do not touch the stromatolites, do not swim in the lagoon with a blocker and do not practice the false “Mayan bath”.
“Definitely Bacalar no longer has low seasons as such; we do a weekly survey; We make calls to hotels and restaurants to find out what the occupation is; This Friday that happened threw us that we are 83%, ” said in an interview in the state capital Corina Jansen, the director of Tourism of Bacalar.
Additionally, he stressed that three sporting events were held, which improve occupancy figures: the half-marathon, with a participation of 250 people; the Aquatlon, which was this weekend with the participation of 50 people; and the triathlon on Sunday, of which some 300 people were part. The three were a success, he said.
It also highlights that campaigns have been generated to raise awareness among visitors so that they are careful with stromatolites, with the lagoon, that they do not use a blocker when entering. In addition, they want to avoid the “Mayan bath” with lagoon sand, a recent invention of tourists, which accelerates erosion.
And they have spread by various means and also in schools so that children also know and communicate it to all people. On whether the affectation is serious, he says no, and that the measures are being taken in time to prevent the problem from growing.
Clippings affect
He was questioned about the cuts that have been established for next year’s budget in tourism items and if they will affect them. He said yes, because Bacalar does not have the necessary resources to invest, especially in infrastructure, and they are already dragging difficulties after the cancellation of the Magical Towns program.
“We do what is in our hands,” he said.
It clarifies that, although the program persists, and they do what they have to do, resources are no longer received. Last year they had received 9 million pesos, which served to build the cultural esplanade of Bacalar, where before there was Municipal Transit.
Finally, he said that the non-renewal of the Blue Flag was due to the same lack of resources of the municipality, and although the flags of the badge are no longer available, they continue to work in environmental education activities, as stipulated by the badge.
