For Day of the Dead and Formula 1, it is planned to pour 3mmdp into CDMX

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During this weekend, the tourism sector of Mexico expects an economic loss of 3 billion pesos, 26% more than the previous year due to the celebration of large-scale events such as the annual parade of The day of the Dead and the Formula 1 race.

This leak is what will leave 2 million visitors who will come to the capital this weekend, which will take place at least 40 tourist events, said the secretary of the capital of tourism, Armando López Cárdenas, in an interview with L & # 39; UNIVERSAL.

It is estimated that the hotel occupancy will reach 88.5% in the entire capital. However, Chapultepec-Polanco, Aeropuerto-Foro Sol, Tlalpan-Tasqueña, World Trade Center San Ángel-CU and Coyoacán record a 100% occupation.

Only one million people could attend the Day of the Dead parade, which could have an economic impact of 500 million pesos – 30% more than last year – for the same year. tourism sector polygons of Torre Mayor, Zona Rosa, Reforma, Alameda, the historic center and neighborhoods of Roma-Condesa.

"It is an event that consolidates despite the fact that this is its third edition, a parade has a multiplier effect and especially in the effect of economic spillover for bars, restaurants, small businesses, (…). The parade also generates visitors, it is estimated that 20% of this million visitors come exclusively to watch the parade, among foreigners and domestic tourists, it is a lot.The parade and the expectations we have are of this magnitude " said López Cárdenas.

On the other hand, for 2018 Mexico F1 Grand Prix, an influx of 340,000 visitors is expected during the three days of racing at the Autodrome Hermanos Rodríguez.

While for the remaining 38 events, such as concerts, shows, musicals, cultural events, sports, fairs and exhibitions, an influx of 600,000 people is expected.

"The visitor attends a specific event, but takes advantage of the whole weekend to do other things, and that's what happens in Mexico City: the events are aligned to take advantage of these flows, obviously increases the economic loss, increases the number of visitors This confirms the tourist vocation of Mexico City. "

Spending per visitor. The tourism secretary pointed out that, for the first time in its history and at the national level, the city recorded an increase in average spending by foreign visitors.

It is estimated that the cost per day is $ 500, or about 9,600,680 pesos, whereas last year this figure rose to 356 dollars, or about 6,000,892 pesos at the exchange rate of # 39; aujourd & # 39; hui.

The official said the end of the year will be positive for the Mexico City tourism sector, for example, in the category of hotel occupancy, a growth of two percentage points is calculated compared to last year, which corresponds to 83%.

"The city's offer is cultural, gastronomic, exhibitions and attractions invite people to visit it.All tourist products do things well, whenever there are more and that makes that people who have come one or five times, continue to surprise the city, it is something important ".

It is considered that tourist offer of Mexico Varied and vast, it has 200 museums, 3,500 cinemas, 153 theaters, 239 galleries, 99 auditoriums, 6 amusement parks and 173 public and private attractions such as wrestling shows, 30 forests and parks, 9 archeological sites and four sites declared cultural heritage of humanity by the UNESCO.