Cancun Continues to Be a World-Class Travel Destination, Officials Say

In a remarkable achievement, Cancún has solidified its status as a leading international tourist destination by securing four awards at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA), two more than the previous year. The city also continues to be among the top three routes with the highest number of international seats scheduled for 2024.

Ana Paty Peralta, the President of Cancún, celebrated these accolades, highlighting that the city received recognition in four categories at the WTA: "Leading City Tourist Office in Mexico and Central America 2024," "Leading City Destination in Mexico and Central America 2024," "Leading Meetings and Conferences Destination in Mexico and Central America 2024," and "Leading Beach Destination in Mexico 2024."

Peralta emphasized that these awards reaffirm Cancún's popularity among tourists, business professionals, and industry experts worldwide. The city's appeal is attributed to its stunning natural beauty and high-quality service, which is the result of the collective effort of its staff and the general public.

Federal Tourism Secretary Miguel Torruco Marqués also noted the success of Cancún. The airports in Cancún, Mexico City, and Guadalajara combined offer 25,273,000 international seats, representing 70.4 percent of the total for the country. Cancún alone features two of the top routes with the highest number of scheduled seats for 2024: Dallas-Cancún with 691,932 seats and Toronto-Cancún with 660,728 seats, alongside Los Angeles-Guadalajara with 679,236 seats.

Additionally, the Municipal Tourism Directorate reported that Cancún International Airport handled 2,578,048 passengers in July and maintained over 500 daily flight operations. The hotel occupancy rate for the same month reached 74.5 percent, demonstrating the success of the municipal authorities' efforts in diversifying tourism. This strategy has ensured that hotel occupancy remains above 73 percent throughout the first half of the year.

With these achievements, Cancún continues to be a preferred international destination, showcasing consistent and high hotel occupancy rates.