New York, USA – Puerto Vallarta increased its hotel occupancy by 10% this summer season and doubled Mexico’s hotel occupancy growth rate of 4% with an 8.97% increase according to Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism, SECTUR.

The international destination and jewel of the Pacific had a hotel occupancy of 62.18% in 2011, compared to 71.75% during this year's summer season which, in Mexico, runs from July 2nd through August 19th.

Puerto Vallarta nearly tripled the amount of rooms occupied per day when compared to other international Mexican destinations with a 16.77% jump from 7,022 to 8,199 rooms. The increase surpasses the numbers reported by Cancun (6.26%) and Los Cabos (4.11%.)

Earlier this year, Puerto Vallarta registered record hotel occupancy rates thanks to a highly successful Tianguis and Spring Break season. March occupancy rates increased by 9%, with nearly 140,000 tourists. Puerto Vallarta maintained similar hotel occupancy rates throughout April, with an influx of 101,025 visitors.

From January to June of 2012, international visitors occupied 613,854 hotel rooms in Puerto Vallarta in comparison to 590,921 for the same period in 2011.

Nestled on the shores of Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta offers a wide variety of accommodation choices. Whether you lean toward a 5-Star hotel or family-friendly resort, are on the lookout for a remote inn or B&B, or prefer the privacy of a beachfront condo or vacation home rental, you're sure to find accommodations to suit your style - and budget.

Start planning your winter escape to Mexico’s Favorite Beach Destination today!