Tourism
From The Report: Mexico 2018
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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 tourists, but now the country is working to fully harness its broad potential. New transport links have been built and further projects are under way, which should boost the flow of tourists. However, there is room for improvement in terms of infrastructure at tourist centres and international perceptions of security. Whether the sector maintains or loses momentum under the new administration remains to be seen.

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Overview

Sunny forecast: Despite perceived security issues, visitor numbers continue to rise as the sector diversifies its offerings
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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 tourist destinations Los Cabos and Baja California Sur in August, and the two earthquakes that hit Mexico City and Oaxaca in September. New international travel…

Analysis

Expanding horizons: The sector is branching out from its traditionally successful offerings, shifting focus to niche segments and secondary cities
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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 Vallarta, and Los Cabos – to visit the rising destinations of Campeche, Yucatán and Oaxaca. Furthermore, the number of direct international flights…