Quintana Roo rakes in over $20 billion from tourism in 2024 Photo: Michelle_Raponi/ Pixabay Quintana Roo wrapped up 2024 with a historic record, pulling in over $20 billion from tourism. This cements its status as the national leader in economic impact from this sector, all thanks to private promotion, since the 4T government axed tourism promotion. According to Governor Mara Lezama, the state also welcomed 21 million tourists and over 32 million passengers, numbers that highlight the state's steady growth in tourism. Moreover, Quintana Roo remains the top destination for international tourists in Mexico, attracting more than 44% of foreign visitors to the country. With infrastructure boasting over 135,000 hotel rooms, the state not only maintains its leadership but also aims for sustainable development and shared prosperity, which the state executive seeks to promote as a pillar of growth, according to the governor. Cruise tourism had a significant impact [...]

UNWTO: Global tourism fully recovered by the end of 2024 Around 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally in the first nine months of 2024, as the global tourism sector recovered 98% of pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism, a full recovery from the biggest crisis in the sector’s history is expected by the end of the year, despite economic, geopolitical and climate challenges. Four years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought global tourism to a standstill, the Barometer reflects the sector’s remarkable recovery, with most regions already exceeding 2019 arrival numbers in the period January to September 2024. The report also shows outstanding results in terms of international tourism receipts, with most destinations with available data posting double-digit growth compared to 2019. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “The strong growth seen in tourism receipts is excellent news for economies around the world. [...]

Jamaica reveals unprecedented surge in winter tourism As the winter season travel season continues to play out, Jamaica is experiencing an unprecedented tourism surge, securing an impressive 1.6 million airline seats and underscoring the island’s status as one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations. The strong demand for travel to Jamaica comes as international airlines continue to expand their flight offerings, making the island more accessible than ever to visitors from around the world. The 1.6 million seats represent a significant increase in capacity, indicating a robust recovery for the island’s tourism sector and positioning it for continued growth. “This is going to be the best winter season on record. This is the first winter that we have 1.6 million seats coming into Jamaica. We know that 1.6 million seats are 100 percent of the flights that are coming but we if consider 80 percent we are looking at 1.3 million visitors coming [...]