It wasn't too bad. They gave the facts and just asked if Rocky Point was safe. They didn't do the Rick D'Amico thing and say not to go. I still ain't skeered.
I have noticed a lot of Rocky Point advertising in the Phoenix area as of late. I have a source at Clear Channel, who is a major player in radio, digital and traditional billboard, and tv station ownership all across the US, who said RP has been dumping a lot of money at running ads on all media recently. It makes sense to an advertising company to protect their investment and to play it safe. I think it was a wise move.
El Imparcial reported: "Tourism this summer has been historic for the municipality as though the fighting took place on Thursday the number of visitors managed to rebound by 89% which has made very good economy, said Mayor Alejandro Zepeda Munro.
He said that just last week there was an influx of 83% and during the weekend rose to 89% with a total of more than 60 thousand tourists that left an outlay of $ 2 million that benefited the population.
He said it was surprising that hotel occupancy was filled to 100% and where it was a lot of people that despite wanting to book from a few days ago was not enough to occupy a space in the facility, so you still have high expectations as the season holiday will continue at least until 31 July.
"This year we had 25% more visitors compared to 2011, something that is very difficult to achieve, but thanks to all people as the merchants, the Convention & Visitors Bureau and all citizens are able to overcome the above figures and I hope so last more years, "he said. (translated)