Quintana Roo Tourism Registrations Surge to Match Full-Year 2025 Total by Mid-2026

Graph showing the growth of tourism registrations in Quintana Roo from 2022 to 2026

Cancún, Quintana Roo — The number of registered tourism operators in Quintana Roo has surged in the first half of 2026, with the state’s mandatory online registry issuing 3,369 certificates — the same number as all of 2025.

The State Tourism Secretariat (SEDETUR) said the milestone reflects a significant increase in the number of individuals and companies registering for tourism services, strengthening the state’s official database.

Since its creation in August 2022, the State Tourism Registry of Quintana Roo (RETUR-Q) has posted steady growth. In its first year, it issued 605 certificates. Registrations rose 260% in 2023, 17% in 2024, and another 41% in 2025.

The online system, which is free and mandatory, allows operators to easily comply with regulations and provides reliable data on the state’s tourism service offerings.

Registered providers gain access to national and international trade fairs, promotional campaigns, direct communication with SEDETUR, and free training programs, workshops, forums, and webinars.

The RETUR-Q is part of a broader push to modernize and regulate Quintana Roo’s tourism sector, making it more organized and competitive for millions of visitors.

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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