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Jalisco Tourism Rebounds as Flights, Hotels and Events Resume After CJNG Unrest

The U.S. lifted its temporary shelter guidance, reinforcing officials’ push to reassure visitors ahead of the World Cup.

Overview

  • Airlines restored regular schedules, with 224 operations in Guadalajara and 192 in Puerto Vallarta reported on a recent day.
  • State tourism officials say destinations are operating normally and are promoting readiness to host World Cup visitors.
  • Jalisco remains at U.S. Travel Advisory Level 3, while Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Chapala and Ajijic are noted as acceptable for travelers.
  • Hotel occupancy slumped to about 15% then recovered toward roughly 40%, with 10,000 room nights canceled and 33,000 reservations postponed to mid‑March in the Guadalajara area.
  • Coparmex reports 103,000 formal businesses were affected economically, and the canceled Diving World Cup represents an estimated loss of about 5,000 hotel room nights, though roughly 75 events are still slated for March.