www.jetlinecruise.com
09 April 2012
Mazatlan authorities are increasing its efforts to reassure cruise passengers and lines that the port is safe, says Oralia Rice Rodriguez, Sinaloa State Secretary of Tourism.
Rice explained to Cruise Industry News that she and Mexico’s secretary of tourism, Gloria Guevara, went to March's cruise conference in Miami where they had discussions with Kevin Sheehan, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line and Micky Arison, Chairman of Carnival Corporation as well as the Chairman of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA).
Rice said: “Our message is that we are ready for you to come back. We have implemented the security measures that the FCCA has asked for. Security is our number on priority.”
She went on to say that they now had visible security in every tourism spot during the peak season and when there were cruise liners in port. Security is also made available for shore trips and at trip destinations. On top of that, visitors will see police on cycles on the boardwalk promenade.
Rice said while it was difficult to alter perceptions, the industry needs to recognise that Carnival, for example, has delivered more than 250,000 guests to Mazatlan, with no unfortunate episodes.
“During our 45 years as a cruise destination, nothing (bad) has ever happened to a cruise passenger in Mazatlan,” Rice continued.
Furthermore, some 6,500 US individuals stay in Mazatlan, says Rice, and “they are the area’s best ambassadors.”
In March, the city organised what it referred to as an “international celebration” to pay tribute to all of its overseas inhabitants.
Anna Biggs
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