Travel Advisors Think Mexico Is Hurting Its Own Tourism Prospects

Mexico’s decision to close down almost all of the Mexico Tourism Board operations and shift marketing funds toward infrastructure development has left travel agency groups and travel advisors who sell the destination scratching their heads. Why would Mexico slash tourism marketing support at a time when advisors are still challenged to convince clients about the safety of traveling there? While some advisors will miss the training opportunities and marketing support, they also say Mexico has a lot more to lose than they do. There are, after all, plenty of other destinations to sell. About the burgeoning number of travel advisors working from home, they enjoy greater flexibility than their storefront counterparts, but may also miss the camaraderie. Veteran home-based advisors share their strategies for combatting isolation and staying engaged. For more coverage of pertinent issues, click here. Any suggestions for the coverage yo