Cancún, Quintana Roo — Facing a slowdown in tourism, three major business organizations in Quintana Roo have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at boosting internal consumption, integrating local supply chains, and retaining more economic spending within the state.
The Confederation of Employers of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex Quintana Roo), the Nautical Association of Quintana Roo (ANQR), and SKAL International Cancún and Puerto Morelos formalized the pact on July 21. The agreement seeks to shift the business sector from a competitive mindset to a model of permanent commercial cooperation.
“We need to learn to cooperate, not just compete; it’s a strategic decision. We are living in a moment that demands vision and leadership,” said María Jovita Portillo Navarro, president of Coparmex Quintana Roo.
Portillo noted that for decades, the region’s success was measured solely by tourist arrivals. Now, the challenge is to strengthen the internal economic fabric to build a more resilient economy less vulnerable to international tourism fluctuations.
The agreement creates a shared commercial platform that will serve as a catalog of goods and services for member companies. The goal is to encourage nautical operators to hire local suppliers, suppliers to patronize regional restaurants, and hotels and intermediaries to directly promote local commerce. The platform will also share training, innovation, and business networking programs.
In its first phase, the alliance aims to increase inter-company consumption by 10% to 15%. That figure is expected to grow as universities, professional associations, and civil organizations join.
Yazmín Rubí Campos Cohuo, president of Coparmex’s Tourism Commission, said the strategy will also open doors for external investors interested in doing business in the state.
Coparmex-affiliated companies support more than 36,000 direct jobs in Quintana Roo. Strengthening the domestic market is seen as key to ensuring job stability during low tourist seasons.
