Monday, November 25, 2024 Mexico’s airports in Cancun, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta have seen a decline in foreign tourist arrivals in recent months. Data from the Mexican National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) shows that foreign air tourism fell by 3.6 percent in July compared to the previous year.
This downward trend persisted in August with a 6.2 percent drop and worsened in September, showing a 6.4 percent decrease.
Between January and October, Cancun and Los Cabos airports experienced an annual decline of nearly three percent in international visitor numbers. Various factors are believed to contribute to this decline. A lack of sufficient promotion of Mexico as a travel destination abroad has allowed other markets to capture a larger share of global tourism.
Additionally, rising insecurity in certain regions and a restrictive visa policy affecting countries such as Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru have played a role. The reduction in available flights, particularly due to the suspension of some routes by an airline for engine inspections, has also impacted both domestic and international travel. This limitation on flight options has further contributed to the downturn in tourism.
Experts predict that the decrease in international passengers at beach destinations and across the country will continue through the end of the year. Cancun remains the top destination for foreign air travelers in Mexico, second only to Mexico City International Airport. Los Cabos r.