Guatemala has taken care of tourists

Guatemalan Congress has adopted several laws aimed at supporting the local tourism industry. Among the major changes - abolishing the tax on tourists arriving in Guatemala on a cruise ship. Previously, it was $ 10 per person. Also provides for increased penalties for crimes committed against visitors, reports BuenoLatina.ru. Expected and the adoption by Congress of the law on the establishment of tourist police in Guatemala. Reforms have been prepared by the National Institute of Tourism (INGUAT). In the opinion of its experts, all the measures taken will enhance the competitiveness of the country. But now rest in Guatemala is quite popular. So, for the first six months of this year, arrived here more than 900 thousand foreign tourists, up 13% more than last year. Revenue growth in the tourism sector earned $ 657 million, amounted to 13,8%. Since last year, Russian citizens to enter Guatemala for a period not exceeding 90 days, no visa is required, which should help to increase the numbers of tourists from our country.