Travel Agent- March 30, 2009 - (Page 42) COVER STORY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 41 Reassuring Stats and Information It should also be noted that in the client’s mind, crime in the U.S. is different from crime in another country because here at home your clients are dealing with police, laws and regulations that they essentially grew up with their entire lives. When dealing with a crisis in another country, a client may encounter a language barrier or a set of laws with which they are unfamiliar. So you will have to convince them that the foreign police are looking out for them as much as their native police would. Here are some stats and information provided by the Mexico Tourism Board’s Behnsen that might help convince your clients that it is safe to travel in Mexico. I Destinations such as Acapulco expect more than 22,000 American students for Spring Break, so the city has committed to doubling resources and efforts to ensure that all tourist areas within the city remain clean and safeguarded by law enforcement authorities. The police will be patrolling the streets and beaches around the clock. I Riviera Nayarit has felt no need to invest in extra security as Nayarit is considered one of the safer states in the country with a very low crime rate, as per a study revealed by the Research Center for Development. I Los Cabos remains largely unaffected by crime. The isolated setting protects Los Cabos from feeling the effects of political or social unrest that may occur in other areas of Mexico. In 2008, the State Government PHOTO BY CARLOS SANCHEZ PEREYRA/DREAMSTIME.COM foreign country and travelers should always use common sense and proper precautions when vacationing anywhere, including Mexico. Always be aware of your surroundings and stick to legitimate business and tourist areas and do not be out at night by yourself. The all-inclusive resorts like El Dorado Royale have very strong security and people do not get on the grounds without the proper identification. Clients should rest assured in these resorts compared to some of the hotels more in town.” To ensure the safety of tourists, Acapulco has committed to doubling resources http://www.isram.com http://www.orderisram.com http://www.isram.com
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