Mexico Tourism Board News
Gastronomy, Culture and Safety: Mérida’s Winning Offer for World Cup Travelers
Mérida, the vibrant capital of Mexico’s Yucatán state, is staking its claim as one of the most compelling destinations for international visitors heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026. With its strategic location, exceptional connectivity, rich cultural offerings and world-class gastronomy, Mérida’s tourism leadership is pitching the city as an ideal 2- to 4-day complement to the excitement of the tournament.
Chihuahua, The Home of Adventure After the FIFA World Cup 2026
As Mexico, along with the United States and Canada, prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup from June 11 to July 19, 2026—with matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey—the northern state of Chihuahua is emerging as the perfect place to extend the experience beyond football.
The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City opens to first guests
Soaring 58-stories high, the Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City is located in a stunning building concept by Taller G and features 153 guest rooms and suites.
United States to reopen land borders in November
The destination has restricted travel from its northern and southern neighbours since March last year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. No firm date was given for the move.
Accor welcomes opening of Novotel Mexico City Toreo
Located near main business hubs, shopping centres and tourist destinations, the hotel is the main flagship property for Novotel in the North and Central American region.
No North America tourism recovery until 2025
A new report has found that total international arrivals to the region declined 67 per cent year-on-year in 2020, while inbound expenditure slipped by 74 per cent.
Delta Hotels by Marriott, Riviera Nayarit opens in Mexico
Marriott has welcomed the opening of Delta Hotels by Marriott, Riviera Nayarit. Located on a hillside in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Riviera Nayarit, the resort offers an all-inclusive experience.
Rosewood Mexico City to debut in 2024
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by real estate development firm Grupo Sordo Madaleno to operate Rosewood Mexico City. The new hotel is will be located in the Polanco district.
WTTC 2021: Tourism leaders gather for first post-Covid event
Hundreds of the foremost business leaders, government ministers and key decision-makers in the global tourism sector will meet face-to-face this week for WTTC Global Summit.
Emirates to relaunch Mexico City connections in July
Emirates flight EK255 will depart Dubai at 03:25, arriving in Barcelona at 08:35, before departing again at 10:50 and arriving into Mexico City at 16:05 the same day.
Tianguis Turístico to take place in person in September next year
Miguel Torruco Marqués, minister of tourism for Mexico, and the governor of the state of Yucatán, Mauricio Vila Dosal, have boldly confirmed Tianguis Turístico will take place in person next year.
Mundo Maya region forms new Mexico tourism board
Secretaries of tourism from the states that make up the Mundo Maya region – including Yucatán, Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Tabasco and Campeche – signed the partnership earlier.