The
International Health organizations congratulate and encourage the initiatives
of the Mexican Federal Government. Just recently, the World Tourism
Organization recognized the efforts of the Mexico Government for having
confronted "the appearance of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus in a serious and
responsible manner" and declared that Mexico?s response could be
considered as a benchmark. As the well, the Public Health
Agency of Canada will cease some measures such as distributing health alert
notices to passengers on direct flights to Mexico
and having quarantine officers meet every direct flight entering Canada from Mexico.
"Mexico?s government and tourism authorities are very satisfied
with the decision taken by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) ... to lift the H1N1 influenza alert against nonessential travel to Mexico. Our
main priority continues to be the safety of our citizens and visitors, and
with evidence that the flu appears to be less threatening than originally
thought, Mexico is ready to welcome back all of its visitors and offer them
the hospitality and services that have always distinguished us," said Rodolfo Elizondo, Mexico?s Minister of Tourism.
"...Mexico is known for its capacity of coming out of tough
situations even stronger, and this will not be the exception. The travel
industry -at all levels- is ready to offer its visitors what they come here
for: diversity, culture, relaxation, luxury, adventure, world class
infrastructure and most importantly, the best service in the world," added Oscar Fitch, CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board.
"Furthermore, Mexico appreciates the efforts and cooperation
shown by the Canadian Government through the Health Public Agencies from the
beginning of the outbreak, and we are very pleased on the decision taken a
few hours ago to lift the travel recommendation on avoiding non essential
trips to Mexico.
We count on all of our partners in Canada. They have expressed
outstanding support during these challenging times. The uniqueness of Mexico will always remain the same and we
welcome back our always loyal Canadian tourists," expressed Alfonso Sumano,
Regional Director for Canada
of the Mexico Tourism Board.
The Mexico Tourism
Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state governments,
municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico's tourism attractions and
destinations nationally and internationally. Created in 1999, the MTB is Mexico?s
tourism promotion agency, and its participants include members of both the
private and public sectors. The MTB has offices throughout North America,
Europe, Asia and Latin America.
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