Quintana Roo Businesses to Lead Belize Trade Mission

Business leaders from Quintana Roo gather for a trade mission in Belize

Cancún, Quintana Roo — About 30 business leaders from Quintana Roo will travel to Belize from Sept. 12 to 16 for a trade mission aimed at building connections and expanding commercial opportunities for the state’s tourism and supply sectors.

Sergio León, president of COMCE (the Mexican Foreign Trade Council), said the delegation will include tourism suppliers as well as representatives from other productive sectors and training companies. During the trip, participants will tour the region and hold business meetings with counterparts from Canada, India, China, Lebanon and other countries already active in Belize’s tourism market.

León said the group of companies currently supports more than 12,000 hotel jobs in Belize, while the country still needs greater training and supplier services. That opens the door for Quintana Roo firms to tap into a market worth more than $250 million in inputs, he added.

The mission will bring together businesses ranging from coffee, hotel amenities, linens and food suppliers to construction materials and professional training providers, according to León.

He highlighted Belize’s strong growth in tourism, saying it presents opportunities for both regions. The agenda also includes tours of local service providers and discussions about existing partnerships with Caribbean islands, where trade alliances could offer tariff advantages for exports.

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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