Cancun Hotels Get Free Renovation Licenses Until 2026

Cancun, Quintana Roo — The Benito Juárez City Council has announced the Renueva Cancun program, an initiative intended to strengthen tourism infrastructure and stimulate investment in the hotel sector by allowing establishments to obtain remodeling licenses free of charge.

Mayor Ana Paty Peralta de la Peña announced that approximately 97 permits have been authorized since October 2024, and said a strong response is expected.

The initiative will remain in effect until December 2026. During that period, interested hoteliers can manage the necessary documentation to carry out renovation projects throughout 2027.

The exemption applies to the license fee, and applicants must comply with the provisions and requirements established by the authority.

Peralta de la Peña emphasized that the program is designed to facilitate the modernization of hotel spaces, from rooms and reception areas to restaurants and other guest facilities. The goal is to preserve Cancun’s appeal compared with other tourist destinations and to improve the quality of the services it offers.

As evidence of the interest the proposal has generated, the mayor indicated that owners and representatives of hotels located in the city center have already expressed their intention to join the program and renovate their facilities.

Peralta de la Peña argued that maintaining establishments in good condition can foster loyalty among those who visit Cancun and spark the interest of new travelers in a market where the quality of infrastructure is a relevant factor in choosing a destination.

Alongside these actions, Cancun maintains growth prospects in its lodging offer, with projects for the construction of new large tourism and luxury complexes that will add to the alternatives available for visitors.