The Association of Hotels and Motels of the State of Tlaxcala (AHMET) estimates an economic impact of one million 500 thousand pesos in the state capital this weekend, due to the development of the 2024 Archery World Cup, as a result of an occupation of rooms 80 percent.
In an interview, the president of the AHMET, Virgilio Medellín Viveros commented that “it fills us with joy” that the government of Lorena Cuellar Cisneros promote this type of sports projects in Tlaxcala, since for the service sector it represents a great opportunity to increase employment, increase sales in restaurants and promote commerce in general. “Without a doubt it comes to reactivate the state’s economy and the presence of visitors and tourists commits us to providing quality and warmth service.”
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He recalled that the hotel sector has sought constant training and obtaining badges that guarantee the quality of service offered by the entity’s establishments, since in doing so they contribute their part to hosting international events.
“At the moment we have an occupancy forecast of 80 percent, especially in hotels in the zócalo, due to the Archery Cup and, the other fact, I have to tell you that an economic impact of one million 500 thousand pesos is estimated,” accurate.
On the other hand, Medellín Viveros indicated that due to the development of the Tlaxcala 2024 Fair, an occupancy similar to that recorded by the AHMET in 2023 is expected, especially in the hotels in the Adolfo López Mateos neighborhood, around the Fairgrounds.
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“Last year we achieved 75 percent occupancy in hotels in Tlaxcala and surrounding areas. At this moment I do not have the precise data, but I estimate 75 percent, very similar to last year,” he indicated.
The AHMET leader insisted that Tlaxcala has a lot to offer tourism from other entities and assured that he coordinates with the State Secretariat of Tourism (Secture) and the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) to guarantee an atmosphere of calm and peace for the celebrations that come from the Day of the Dead and until the December holidays.
