Chicago increases hotel tax for tourists to 19% to enhance tourism marketing budget
Chicago City Council Approves Increase in Tourism Tax The Chicago City Council has decided to raise tourism taxes, aiming to boost marketing programs for tourists. Specifically, an ordinance has been voted on that raises the lodging tax for hotels in the area from 17.5% to 19%. This figure includes various city, county, and state taxes. […]
Tourists from Nebraska saved after their boat catches fire near Miami Beach
Tourist Boat Fire Off Miami Beach A terrifying incident unfolded recently when a group of vacationers from Nebraska had a close call on a boat tour in Florida. A video captured the moment a 40-foot vessel, dubbed “Size Matters,” erupted in flames just before 11 a.m. on Thursday, while the group was around 400 meters […]
U.S. tourists think twice about spring break in Mexico due to cartel violence
Spring Breakers Rethink Mexican Vacations Amid Cartel Violence As spring break approaches, many travelers are reconsidering their plans due to ongoing cartel violence in Mexico, leaving some American tourists stranded. Discussions on the r/AllInclusiveResorts subreddit have sparked debates about the safety of vacationing in Mexico during this turbulent time. One user expressed concern, stating, “If […]
American tourists are caught in cartel violence in Mexico after the death of El Mencho.
Update on Cartel Violence in Mexico Mexico City: In the wake of the death of notorious cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, commonly known as “El Mencho,” several Americans have come forward with firsthand accounts of the ensuing violence linked to cartel activities in Mexico. Reports indicate that following the announcement of El Mencho’s death, there […]
U.S. tourists are stuck in the Punta Mita area of Mexico due to cartel violence.
Violence in Puerto Vallarta Affects American Tourists The Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico is causing chaos in the Puerto Vallarta area, which has resulted in canceled flights and closed airports, leaving many American tourists stranded. Just a bit north, Punta Mita features luxurious resorts, including well-known names like Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton. Wendy Puccetti […]
1,000 Tourists Were Trapped in Guadalajara Zoo Amid Terror Attacks by Mexican Cartels
Over the weekend, more than 1,000 tourists found themselves stranded at the Guadalajara City Zoo in Jalisco due to a surge of violence attributed to the Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) following the death of their leader, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, according to local news reports. Mexican authorities confirmed on Sunday that Oseguera-Cervantes had […]
U.S. tourists are stuck in the Punta Mita area of Mexico due to cartel violence.
Tourists Stranded in Puerto Vallarta Amid Cartel Violence The Jalisco New Generation Cartel is causing significant disruptions in the Puerto Vallarta region, affecting many American tourists with flight cancellations and airport closures. Just a bit north, Punta Mita offers luxurious accommodations like the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton. Wendy Puccetti from Wisconsin shared her experience as […]
“Begin heading north”: American tourists left in Mexico after the killing of cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ causes turmoil
US State Department Advisory after Cartel Leader’s Removal The US Department of State recently issued an advisory after the capture of Mexico’s notorious cartel leader, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. Americans in Jalisco, along with several other states in Mexico, were advised to “evacuate until further notice.” In the wake of gunfire across the nation, […]
U.S. tourists caught in cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta during turmoil
American Tourists Caught in Cartel Violence in Puerto Vallarta After the reported murder of Nemesio Oseguera, the leader of a prominent cartel known as El Mencho, visitors in Puerto Vallarta found themselves unexpectedly amidst violent retaliation by the cartel. According to reports, flights were canceled, people were urged to shelter in place, and some travelers […]
Tourists in Puerto Vallarta advised to remain at their resort due to recent disturbances in Mexico
On Sunday, tourists in Puerto Vallarta, a beachfront city in Mexico, received warnings from officials urging them not to leave their resorts. This was due to potential “conflicts” following a federal operation in the area. Images and videos circulating online showed plumes of black smoke rising and darkening the skyline of this coastal city in […]