by Donald Wood
Last updated: 10:50 AM ET, Tue July 18, 2023
New data from the Mexican government showed that Quintana
Roo remains a top tourism destination, with almost two million visitors
expected during the 2023 summer travel period.
According to the Riviera
Maya News, State Tourism Secretary Bernardo Cueto Riestra revealed that
projections suggest an estimated 1.8 million tourists will generate $1.7
billion in income for Quintana Roo this summer.
Riestra said that the tourism estimates are 4.4 percent
higher than last year and are a result of the promotion by the state government
to “ensure that a greater number of visitors reach state destinations.”
Data showed that Quintana Roo destinations have all experienced
growth compared to 2022, but Bacalar topped the list with an increase of almost
20 percent expected this summer.
As for the Mexican state’s archaeological zones, Riestra
announced that tourism numbers grew 32.2 percent compared to the same period
last year.
“This demonstrates the attractiveness of our beautiful state
and the preference of visitors to explore its natural wonders, in addition to
the archaeological zones,” Riestra told the Riviera Maya News.
Earlier this month, the Institute of National Statistics and
Geography (INEGI) revealed that foreign tourist
arrivals in Mexico increased by 9.3 percent in May to 3.3 million, a jump
of more than 276,000 compared to the same month in 2022.
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