Cancún, Quintana Roo — Mexican tourism authorities are accelerating a national strategy to regulate vacation rentals through digital platforms, with new rules taking effect ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Bernardo Cueto Riestra, head of Quintana Roo’s Tourism Department and president of the Association of State Tourism Secretaries, announced that following Mexico’s participation in the Fitur Madrid tourism fair, officials have made progress toward ensuring “a level playing field” and visitor safety.
Standardizing Safety Requirements
Cueto explained that while most states already have fiscal oversight mechanisms for vacation rentals, the current goal is to standardize basic safety and user experience requirements nationwide. This move comes as Mexico prepares to host global-scale events like the 2026 World Cup.
Quintana Roo’s Regulatory Model
In Quintana Roo specifically, reforms to the State Tourism Law have set a precedent. Properties wishing to operate on digital platforms must now comply with:
- Civil protection standards for building safety
- Mandatory registration with the State Tourism Registry, which serves as a preventive filter
Platform Cooperation
The regulation in the Mexican Caribbean has achieved cooperation from digital platforms themselves in verifying hosts. Properties without current registration cannot operate, ensuring order that benefits both the destination and tourists.
“This is part of the order that has been achieved in recent years,” Cueto concluded.
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