Cancun Hoteliers and Tourism Board Shift Focus to Second Half of 2026

Hotel association leaders and tourism officials seated at a conference table in Cancun

Cancún, Quintana Roo — Hoteliers from Cancún, Puerto Morelos, and Isla Mujeres held an extraordinary meeting Thursday with the Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council (CPTQ) to review and strengthen promotional strategies for the remainder of the year.

The sector, which has faced occupancy and operational conditions below projections during the World Cup period, is now turning its attention to the second half of 2026. The meeting aimed to align hotel industry decisions with the CPTQ’s global promotion efforts.

Rodrigo de la Peña, president of the Hotel Association of Cancún, Puerto Morelos, and Isla Mujeres (AHCPMIM), thanked the council for its willingness to meet. “We need to coordinate more and work more closely, open the conversation, and express from both sides what we need from each other. That is fundamental to building solutions together, as a team,” he said.

CPTQ Director General Andrés Martínez Reynoso led the presentation, accompanied by his executive team. He outlined the current market outlook, global promotion strategies, commercial tools, and international partnerships aimed at keeping the Mexican Caribbean competitive.

After the presentation, an open forum allowed attendees to ask questions and engage directly with officials. The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to anticipate challenges for the second half of 2026 and aim for a strong year-end close.

The AHCPMIM, founded 49 years ago, represents more than 35,000 hotel rooms. Its goal is to foster sustainable growth, continuous improvement in hospitality services, and best practices among its members.

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By Laura Castillo

Laura Castillo covers tourism, business, and economic development across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the wider Riviera Maya for Riviera Maya News & Events. She tracks the region's most important business stories — from hotel investments and airline route expansions to real estate market trends and local economic policy — helping English-speaking readers stay informed about the economic pulse of Mexico's Caribbean coast.Laura has been reporting on Quintana Roo's tourism sector since 2020, closely monitoring developments in Cancun's hotel zone, Tulum's rapidly growing commercial corridor, and the evolving business landscape in Playa del Carmen. Her coverage includes corporate investments, employment trends, infrastructure projects, and the economic impact of events like sargassum seasons and hurricane preparation.Before joining Riviera Maya News & Events, Laura worked in business development and market analysis in the Riviera Maya region, giving her first-hand insight into how tourism, real estate, and local commerce intersect. She is fluent in English and Spanish.For story tips: laura@rivieramayanews.mx