Mexico, Cuba and DR among the Most Affordable Travel Destinations in the Americas

Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic were picked among the most affordable travel destinations in the Americas, according to the Competitiveness Monitor of the World Travel & Tourism Council.

The information about some 200 countries shows how the world travel and tourism industry fares in sought-after regions, as well as their impact on international competitiveness in each and every destination.

The research study, published in the Facts & Trends newsletter issued by Mexico’s Tourism Department, ranks Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba as the top five nations in the western hemisphere as far as travel and leisure are concerned.

Mexico finished runner-up among the continent’s countries with the lowest prices and fares, and also second in terms of competitiveness and commercial reforms. In that same category, the Dominican Republic was the undisputed winner.

The United States and Canada ranked as the two most expensive countries in the region, while Mexico finished dead last among the nations with the largest amount of people involved in the travel industry and their impact on the national economy.

In this respect, the Dominican Republic continues to be the most competitive country, followed by Canada and the United States of America.

As to infrastructure –number of roads, healthcare facilities, potable water and power supply either operation or under construction- Mexico and the Dominican Republic finished first and second, respectively.

The most exclusive technology indicator gave the United States two enthusiastic thumbs up, with Canada trailing closely behind. Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba completed the top-five ranking in this category.