Nearly 200 Million Pesos from Vacation Rental Sanitation Fees

The regulation of rooms rented through digital platforms is projected to generate an annual revenue of at least 200 million pesos under the Sanitation Rights scheme, according to Miguel Ángel Centeno Cortés, the municipal trustee of Benito Juárez. Centeno Cortés explained that by bringing these digitally rented rooms under regulation, visitors can be assured that they are staying in accommodations that adhere to specific standards. This includes the payment of Sanitation Rights and the acquisition of operating licenses.

While the revenue for this year was initially estimated at 750 million pesos, there is confidence that the final figure will be closer to 800 million pesos, including the returns generated. Centeno Cortés also revealed that plans were previously in place to develop a platform for identifying these establishments. However, this was eventually scrapped due to lack of progress and technical limitations.

The trustee also announced the inauguration of the technical council for the Sanitation Rights trust. The council comprises five members from the City Council and five representatives from the hotel industry. This formation gives them the freedom to convene and approve projects. They currently have a substantial balance of around 850 million pesos for new initiatives.

Centeno Cortés outlined that these funds are allocated to various areas such as public safety, city development, beach maintenance, and a portion is set aside for a contingency fund in case of hydrometeorological events. Any unused funds that accumulate monthly are returned to the bank balance and can be utilized for new projects.