Recording consistent growth since 2011, Mexico’s tourism sector has continued to expand steadily. According to government counts, more than 39m foreign tourists visited the country in 2017. Demand for Mexico’s medical tourism has recently picked up and is forecast to grow further, largely as a result of the changes made to the US health care system. Mexico’s natural beauty has long attracted...
Mexico Tourism Articles & Analysis
Driven by an ongoing process of economic opening since the 1990s, Mexico has established a solid macroeconomic base. Structural reforms have improved the country’s trade flows, helped to soften the impact of a gradual slowdown in hydrocarbons production and exports, and enabled manufacturing-led economic diversification and regional integration.
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La creación del nuevo Consejo de Promoción Turística y la creciente inversión en el estado de Quintana Roo, junto con el esfuerzo para expandir los enlaces aéreos directos desde los principales mercados de origen, se espera que impulsen el crecimiento en este sector clave de la economía de México.
Articles & Analysis | Despite perceived security issues, visitor numbers to Mexico continue to rise from The Report: Mexico 2018
Recording consistent growth since 2011, Mexico’s tourism sector has continued to expand steadily. According to government counts, more than 39m foreign tourists visited the country in 2017. Arrivals remained relatively strong throughout the year, being only slightly affected by natural disasters, namely the hurricane that battered popular...
Articles & Analysis | Security and engagement key to growth in global MICE industry from The Report: Mexico 2018
Countries and regions across the world have long understood the potential of the MICE segment as a vehicle to drive high-value tourism and further economic development. In recent decades this has led to significant investment, with nations across the globe working to position themselves as centres for the industry, both regionally and...
Articles & Analysis | Mexico's tourism sector shifting focus to niche segments and secondary cities from The Report: Mexico 2018
New flight routes added to Mexico’s secondary cities are attracting more visitors and investment to these destinations, creating a positive cycle of growth. Tourists are increasingly venturing out of Mexico’s four traditional tourist centres – Mexico City, the Mayan Riviera with Cancún as the star attraction, the Riviera Nayarit with Puerto...
Driven by an ongoing process of economic opening since the 1990s, Mexico has established a solid macroeconomic base. Structural reforms have improved the country’s trade flows, helped to soften the impact of a gradual slowdown in hydrocarbons production and exports, and enabled manufacturing-led economic diversification and regional integration.
Interviews & Viewpoints | José Carlos Azcárraga Andrade, CEO, Grupo Posadas: Interview from The Report: Mexico 2017
In addition to beaches and culture, what other areas can be leveraged to boost sector growth?