Mexico’s IT Destination Finishes Award Season on Top
New York – February
13, 2020 – The State of Yucatan started 2019 as one of the top
“Cities in Mexico” as per Travel + Leisure and continued to be celebrated
by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler as the top “Best Small City in the
World”. Today, the destination finishes a year of awards and accolades as
Mexico’s top winner at the prestigious Travvy Awards.
The State of Yucatan’s Ministry of Tourism, which is headed by Minister of
Tourism Michelle Fridman Hirsch, was the Silver winner of Best Tourism Board –
Mexico and Best Wedding Destination – Mexico.
The Travvy Awards, known as the Academy Awards of the travel industry,
recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry and honor
travel companies, travel products, travel agencies, and destinations for their
outstanding achievements.
Travel suppliers, destinations, and individuals from all over the world are
eligible to vote for the nominees. Last year, nearly 40,000 travel
professionals voted on their favorites which determined the 2020 Travvy Awards
winners. Mexico was awarded in several of the most competitive international award
categories where the entire global industry and its tourism destinations are
considered.
The State of Yucatan Ministry of Tourism is enjoying its run as one of Mexico’s
top destinations. According to the Mexico’s Minsitry of Touurism’ DATATUR, the state
had its most successful year to date in 2019, welcoming 3.2 million-plus
visitors, including 2.8 million air passengers (up 13.8%) and 400,000-plus
cruise passengers at the Port of Progreso. The State of Yucatan registered an
increase of 15% in overnight visitor arrivals, exceeding the 2 million
benchmark for the first time.
The boom places Yucatán among the top three destinations for growth nationwide,
generating hotels and resorts economic activity of more than $8,264,900 pesos
(approx. US$438,570.). Living up to the hype of Mexico’s It destination.
For more information on the State of Yucatan, please visit Yucatan.Travel
