Costa Mujeres Hotels Project Up to 60 Percent Occupancy in September

Costa Mujeres resort area with hotel buildings, swimming pools and the Caribbean Sea.

Costa Mujeres, Quintana Roo — The Costa Mujeres Hotel Association expects hotel occupancy across the destination to reach 55 to 60 percent by the end of September, driven by business tourism and regional marketing campaigns.

Association president Marissa Setién said the promotional efforts of the Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council (CPTQ) have been key to offsetting the seasonal low.

Meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions — known as MICE travel — now account for roughly 25 percent of tourism activity in Costa Mujeres, Setién said, helping sustain demand for rooms during the offseason.

She said most member hotels already have the infrastructure to host large-scale events, and added that she expects a significant rebound in October and November that would position the Mexican Caribbean for a strong close to the year.

In parallel, the association has launched working groups to help hotels prepare for Mexico’s gradual reduction of the workweek from 48 to 40 hours, which is scheduled to begin in 2027. The group said it is providing legal counsel and shift-planning guidance ahead of the change.

Hotels are reviewing staffing structures in departments that require continuous coverage, including reception, security and maintenance, as well as food and beverage and housekeeping teams, to make sure service quality is maintained.

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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