Mexico's Tourism Industry Achieves Remarkable Growth
Mexico's tourism soars with 16.7 million international visitors from Jan-Oct 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 13.8%. U.S., Canada, and Colombia lead the influx, contributing to economic growth and social reconciliation. Airport hubs like Cancun see record numbers.
Mexico's tourism sector is experiencing a significant resurgence, with international tourist arrivals surpassing even pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur). The head of Sectur, Miguel Torruco Marqués, highlighted the remarkable growth, emphasizing the positive impact on local economies and the fulfillment of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's vision to leverage tourism as a tool for social reconciliation.
The statistics, sourced from the Migratory Policy Unit-Registration and Identity of Persons of the Ministry of the Interior (Segob), reveal a substantial increase in international tourist arrivals during the January-October 2023 period. This surge exceeded the figures recorded in the same timeframe in 2019 by an impressive 13.8%, with 16.7 million international tourists registering their presence.
