### Decline in Summer Sales Compared to 2023 in Tijuana: Canaco Servytur Reports
Sales for local businesses in Tijuana have experienced a notable decline this summer compared to the same period in 2023, according to Julián Palombo Saucedo, president of the National Chamber of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (Canaco Servytur) in Tijuana.
Palombo Saucedo stated that the sales have decreased by approximately 5% to 6% this year due to various factors. The summer period, as defined by the organization, begins in July and ends in the first week of September.
Several contributing factors were cited for the downturn. These include long waiting times at border crossings, tourists’ perception of insecurity in the city, and the economic slowdown in the United States.
“There have been various high-impact criminal events, such as executions in the city center, which, although not necessarily taking place on Avenida Revolución, are often associated with it. This is a significant deterrent to tourism,” Palombo Saucedo added.
The president of Canaco emphasized that restaurants, nightclubs, handicraft markets, pharmacies, medical services, and tourism service providers have all reported lower sales during this summer period.
### Additional Information on the Topic:
– **Efforts to Rehabilitate Homeless Individuals in Tijuana:**
Local merchants are actively looking to rehabilitate 500 homeless individuals to restore and maintain tourist spaces in the city.
– **Economic Challenges Affecting Small Businesses:**
In addition to the current dip in sales, small businesses in Tijuana are struggling with rising rents and a “protection fee” that can cost up to 2,000 pesos a week.
– **Positive Effects of Baja Beach Fest:**
Despite the overall decline in summer sales, events like the Baja Beach Fest have contributed to increased hotel occupancy and more patronage for local restaurants.
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