Analysis of the tourism industry in Mexico for the decision-making

This paper analyzes the factors that inhibit tourism industry for the benefit of tourismindustry; Jafari (2001), for the economy of Mexico without leaving the side which would be ideal for a destination with a planned and sustainable tourism development is addressed.

With the entry of Mexico in 1996 into the World Trade Organization (WTO), the country was faced with new experiences of trade liberalization, this meant better opportunity to expand, get better services and technology, this allowed one of the most important trade agreements worldwide such as NAFTA, this agreement has expanded the options for consumption and income in Mexico. There is no doubt that NAFTA has brought significant benefits to Mexico also in tourism industry and a higher income for some people, and this allowed more opportunities to travel in and out of the country and as result tourism can be an important source of income.

But not all the effect of tourism industry is worthy, Laakso (2011), there are some aspects where tourism can affect the culture, environment, low income for workers and temporary jobs.

The same paper analyzes the behavior of recent years in the same industry with a focus on demand without addressing destination competitiveness variables such as the diversified tourism products that is focused on the US market with the information provided World Tourism Organization UNWTO.