Sixty-five Percent Occupancy in Acapulco

(Acapulco, AN October 25) Hotel occupancy in Acapulco reached 65% over the weekend according to statistics compiled by the hotel association. The main reason was the arrival of several large groups for meetings and conventions. The Annual Meeting of the Association of Olympic Committees took place in the Acapulco Princess, drawing over 1,000 visitors. Nearby hotels, like the Sea Garden and Puerto Marqués also reached 75% or better occupancy. Other meetings included the Annual Marketing Meeting, “Merkado 2010,” and the Regional Meeting during the week of Pyme, the Mexican Association of Small and Medium Businesses. In all, 22,000 persons atended the Pyme and Merkado gatherings. The average occupancy in the Golden Zone was 66.2%, while the traditional area of Acapulco enjoyed a rate of 53.2%.