Hurricane Beryl Threatens Tourism in the Mexican Caribbean
04-07-24
Hurricane Beryl, currently in Caribbean waters, is threatening several tourist destinations in the region, with the Yucatan Peninsula being one of the most affected. This meteorological phenomenon is directly impacting key destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, such as Cancun and Riviera Maya.
Tourists' perception of these destinations is already being affected, negatively influencing their travel intentions. According to global tourism intelligence platform Mabrian, the Mexican Caribbean's Climate Perception Index (PCI) has experienced a significant decrease of 33.8% in just one week, dropping from 65 points to 43 out of a maximum of 100. In comparison, competing destinations such as the Dominican Republic have only seen a 3.5% reduction.