FCCA warns against Mexico’s plan to tax cruise ship passengers
This article was updated following a meeting between the FCAA and Mexican government officials on Monday, December 9. In a move, Mexican lawmakers recently approved a measure to impose a $42 per person fee on every cruise ship passenger docking in the country. Florida-Caribbean Cruise Line Association (FCCA) would confuse travelers and could discourage investment in cruise ports and discourage port calls. Mexico's Senate has voted to eliminate a long-standing exemption from the country's immigration tax for cruise ship passengers. The exemption is in place because such tourists typically do not disembark, and if they do, they only stay in Mexico for a short period of time. This exemption is similar to that applicable to travelers transiting through Mexican airports to other international destinations. FCCA strongly rejects new tax proposals In a letter to newly elected Mexican President Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum, FCCA CEO Michele Paige said the new tax could impact “tens of thousands of " The impact is particularly…
Aguascalientes: Mexico’s leading MICE destination
As one of Mexico's leading convention and exhibition tourism destinations, Aguascalientes It will be a vibrant and culturally rich destination for your next international conference or event. Aguascalientes has extensive infrastructure and connectivity to host a wide variety of events and offers a range of venues for meetings, incentives, conferences, conventions and exhibitions. As the MICE market continues to grow, Aguascalientes is managing the seasonality of demand by ensuring hotel occupancy rates remain high even in the off-season and by significantly increasing the average spending of tourists. With more than 6,000 hotel rooms, including 4,500 four- and five-star hotels, the region offers a wealth of accommodation options for attendees. The state is easily accessible with domestic and international flights, with 241 domestic flights per week from major cities such as Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta and Cancun, and 164 international flights per week from U.S. cities such as Dallas, Chicago and Los Angeles. Here is a list of some of the…
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