Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Mexico ’s tourism sector is experiencing a robust resurgence, with international visitor numbers climbing by 6.24% in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. According to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the country welcomed 21.
8 million international tourists between January and June, marking a significant recovery from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This upward trend is mirrored in tourism spending, which increased by 7.7% to reach a substantial US$17.
5 billion. Notably, this figure surpasses pre-pandemic levels by a considerable 34.6%, highlighting the sector’s resilience and growth.
While the total number of international visitors is still marginally below the pre-pandemic peak of 22 million in the first half of 2019. The broader tourism landscape has exceeded pre-pandemic benchmarks. Air travel statistics offer compelling evidence of this growth.
Between January and November 2023, Mexico recorded nearly 20% more air passengers compared to 2019. This momentum has carried over into 2024, with 11.9 million travelers arriving by air in the first six months.
It is representing a 4.9% increase over the previous year and a substantial 18.6% surge compared to the same period in 2019.
The United States, Canada, and Colombia remain Mexico’s top three tourism markets, collectively accounting for 79.5% of international arrivals. The U.
S. led the way with 7.61 mill.