Swine Flu and Mexico

The recent scare of the swine flu in Mexico has dropped tourism dramatically, whether it is by sea or land. Recently, the Royal Carribean Cruise line states that its earnings dropped 22% per share because of the outbreak. The cruise line is a Miami based company and the chief executive Richard Fain states that the cruise line is staying away from ports in Mexico. Its celebrity based cruise line has not been affected by the flu. Also, many companies are now giving discount rates and air credits to travelers wanting to go to Mexico since the tourism has dropped. For example, the resorts in the Riviera Nayarit are offering to cut expenses up to 50% for travelers. Tour operators like Apple Vacations are offering free hotel nights and reduced airfares. As these deals are offered to the public, travelers should still be aware of the severity of the flu and to still travel with caution.