Cozumel Hosts International Sports Training Camp for 2026

Cozumel, MX. — The start of the year marks a key point for specialized tourism in Mexico with the arrival of the 2026 RTS Season Kickoff Camp. For five days, athletes, technical staff, and organizers will gather in Cozumel to formally kick off the season, consolidating the island as a reference point for high-level sports camps.

For this occasion, the venue will be in different hotels, where each lodging center will carry out its own logistics for attending to the athletes of the 2026 RTS Season Kickoff Camp; training activities will take place from January 12 to 16, for the major competition from January 17 to 24, organizers reported.

They add that the choice of Cozumel is not coincidental. Cozumel’s hotel offerings meet international standards in lodging, connectivity, and specialized services for groups. The island has more than 4,000 hotel rooms and infrastructure oriented toward both rest and physical preparation, according to official figures from the state tourism sector.

Events like the 2026 RTS Season Kickoff Camp have a direct impact on the local economy. According to Datatur data, visitors associated with sporting events spend between 20% and 30% more than the average tourist, especially on lodging, food, and specialized services.

This type of meeting also strengthens hotel occupancy during the mid-season, contributing to a more balanced distribution of tourist flow throughout the year.

Additionally, its air passenger flow from the United States and various cities in Mexico facilitates the arrival of international participants, reinforcing its competitiveness against other Caribbean destinations.

The global sports tourism market maintains an upward trend. Studies by the World Tourism Organization estimate that this segment grows at an annual rate above 17%, driven by preparation events, tournaments, and preseason camps. In Mexico, beach destinations with solid infrastructure concentrate a significant part of this demand.

In this context, Cozumel meets the expectation by being an ideal destination to find training, recovery, and tourist experience, a formula increasingly valued by international organizers.

The 2026 RTS Season Kickoff Camp thus joins a latent movement that consolidates Cozumel as a competitive and versatile destination within international tourism.