March 24, 2009
Palace Resorts
In order to keep all of our guests informed regarding the recent safety concerns in Mexico, we are posting several links to websites stating the facts of the situation and how tourist destinations continue to be safe for travelers.
Peter Greenberg Story on Safety of Mexico
www.petergreenberg.com/2009/03/18/mexicos-border-cities-focus-of-state-department-alert-as-resort-towns-push-deals/
Gordon Duguid, State Department Spokesman
www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i3WOIjvUbuOPshuFgFZ5NAjPn5Gg
Senator John Cornyn
www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/World/Story/STIStory_348149.html
The Washington Post
www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/travel/thisweek/stories/DN-mexalert_0308tra.ART.State.Edition1.48f1ea8.html
Erick Torkells, Editor of TripAdvisor
www.foxnews.com/video2/video08.html?maven_referralObject=3785123&maven_referralPlaylistId=&sRevUrl=http://www.foxnews.com/foxfriends/
Rebecca Hosking, Nashville International Travel Examiner
www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m3d12-For-the-love-of-Mexico
Mike Armstrong, minister with University of Arkansas Christ on Campus
www.nwanews.com/nwat/News/74776/print/
Suzanne Barbezat travel writer based in Oaxaa, Mexico
www.gomexico.about.com/b/2006/09/20/mexico-travel-safety.htm
Kim Kramer a 44-year old teacher told the Chicago Tribune
www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-mexico-cancun_07mar07,0,6843444.story
Amy Kudwa, DHS spokeswoman
www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,491964,00.html
Kathleen Crislip, about.com student travel writer
www.studenttravel.about.com/od/springbreaksafety2006/a/spr_br_mex_safe.htm
Kenneth Shapiro from TravelAge West:
www.travelagewest.com/article_ektid31484.aspx
The US Vice Consul in Merida along with US Consulate agents in the Yucatan Peninsula
www.link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1705667530/bctid14037399001
Mexico Tourism Board link on You Tube
www.youtube.com/mexicotourismboardus
The Mexico Tourism Board has created a section on its website to constantly update the public about safety in Mexico.
www.mexico-update.com/index.jsp
Testimonial from a Canadian Traveler interviewing vacationers in Cancun/Riviera Maya area
www.whatisreallyhappeninginmexico.com/
Blog from an American woman currently living in Mexico
www.midwesternerinmexico.com/2009/03/07/am-i-going-to-be-a-victim-of-violence-in-mexico-take-this-simple-quiz-to-find-out/
March 19, 2009
Palace Resorts
Mexico Tourism Board Micro site for official statement, Q&A, & Testimonials
www.mexico-update.com/index.jsp
Mexico Tourism Board link on You Tube
www.youtube.com/mexicotourismboardus
Testimonial from a Canadian Traveler interviewing vacationers in Cancun/Riviera Maya area
www.whatisreallyhappeninginmexico.com/
Blog from an American woman currently living in Mexico
www.midwesternerinmexico.com/2009/03/07/am-i-going-to-be-a-victim-of-violence-in-mexico-take-this-simple-quiz-to-find-out/
The US Vice Consul in Merida along with US Consulate agents in the Yucatan Peninsula
www.link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1705667530/bctid14037399001
March 18, 2009
Palace Resorts
Recent article on the Examiner.com about Mexico.
www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m3d12-For-the-love-of-Mexico
March 17, 2009
Palace Resorts
Recent article posted on the Examiner regarding safety in Mexico.
www.examiner.com/x-3120-Denver-Living-Abroad-Examiner~y2009m3d14-Traveling-to-Mexico-is-safe-despite-US-concerns
March 16, 2009
Palace Resorts
The US Consul for the Yucatan Peninsula, Mrs. Karen Martin, recorded a message in reference to the travel warning issued by the US State Department on February 20, 2009 about safety issues regarding Mexico. The testimonials included in this video were recorded on March 6, 2009.
CLICK HERE
March 4, 2009
Palace Resorts
In light of recent media coverage regarding the safety of Mexico tourism destinations for Spring Break travelers, Palace Resorts would like to remind all of our valued partners that hotel security continues to be a top priority at every Palace Resort in Mexico’s popular tourism destinations including Cancun, Riviera Maya, Cozumel and Riviera Nayarit.
The local state of Quintana Roo has the third highest rated police force in all of Mexico and works hard to keep all visitors and residents safe on a daily basis.
In a statement issued on Feb. 26, 2009, State Attorney General of Quintana Roo Bello Melchor Rodriquez y Carrillo said, “I must clarify that the safety of the population and visitors of the State of Quintana Roo and, in particular, of those in Cancun, Benito Juarez County, is totally guaranteed by local, state and federal authorities. Our state has always distinguished itself as a peaceful and safe entity and the unfortunate events aforementioned are only isolated incidents that do not alter the peace and tranquility that tourists have been enjoying for many years.”
In 2008, 22.6 million international visitors traveled to Mexico, including 18 million Americans. In a statement released on Feb. 20, 2009, the Mexico Tourism Board confirms that Mexico is a safe destination for tourists: “Mexico is the tenth most visited tourist destination in the world and is a very large country with many safe destinations to visit and enjoy. The violence associated with drug trafficking is isolated in cities that are far away from tourism destinations. We suggest using common precautions as when traveling to any foreign country.”
Cancun remains the fastest growing tourism destination in the Caribbean, and according to statistics released by the Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau, 95 percent of visitors to Cancun consider the destination to be very safe for tourists.
As always, guest safety and the highest service standards are top priorities at all Palace Resorts.
March 4, 2009
Palace Resorts
In an effort to continue providing a better service, Palace Resorts has extended its hours. From now and until further notice our offices are open from Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm EST to assist our wide clientele with room and wedding reservations, vacations packages and membership questions. We invite you to take advantage of this new schedule.
