Vallarta Online / PUERTO VALLARTA, JALISCO.- The strong growth in interest of American travelers in Puerto Vallarta is notable, with 19.6 million searches so far in 2024, recording a 33% increase in air travel intentions compared to last year. Discover the events in Puerto Vallarta that are attracting so many visitors.
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Increase in Air Travel Searches
According to data from the Amadeus system, which concentrates precise information on air travel trends and patterns, including traveler demand, market trends, aviation indicators and factors affecting the tourism industry, interest traveling to Puerto Vallarta from the United States is increasing.
Amadeus offers a comprehensive view of traveler intentions through search activity data. Its search log for flights to Puerto Vallarta covers the world’s top 10 wholesale agencies (OTAs), metasearch engines and travel agencies that use its search engine technology.
Continued Growth in 2024
From this information it follows that Interest in traveling to Puerto Vallarta from the United States continues to grow compared to 2023. There were almost 3 million searches for traveling in June alone, 25% up compared to the previous year, making it among the 5 most searched destinations in Mexico during this period.
Increase in Air Capacity
United States air capacity to travel to Puerto Vallarta also increased compared to 2023; Counting until June, there is a 7.2% increase in its total scheduled air seat capacity with a total of 1.69 million seats available – a figure that will rise as the year goes by -, growing considerably in markets such as Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Seattle and Salt Lake City.
Growth in Interest of American Travelers from Major Cities
Amadeus metrics reveal that the main cities from which reservations are made with travel agents are Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Denver, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Houston, Phoenix, Atlanta, Chicago, New York and San Jose, California. The growth in interest of American travelers is reflected in these key cities.
After an analysis of the respective markets with prospective information, it is possible to conclude that there is a greater desire to travel internationally from the United States to Puerto Vallarta with an average stay of more than 4 nights.
Main Cities with Travel Intention
The main cities with the intention of traveling to Puerto Vallarta in June are Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Seattle, Washington DC and San José, California. The strong growth in interest of American travelers in Puerto Vallarta is evident in these metropolitan areas.
Luis Villaseñor, director of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust , noted: “By capitalizing on growing interest from diverse markets and adapting to changes in travel patterns, the city can further solidify its position as a top destination. With strategic promotion, advertising and public relations actions, as well as great synergy with the tourism sector to improve visitor experiences, Puerto Vallarta is well positioned to maintain its positive momentum.”
Conclusion
Broadly speaking, Puerto Vallarta’s positioning is solid as a key player in Mexico’s tourism industry. The analysis of these metrics is key to predicting trends and strategically positioning the destination in the ever-changing and dynamic travel industry.
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This bulletin has been issued by the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust. For more information about our activities and promotions, visit our website Visit Puerto Vallarta .
