Mexico sets a new record for tourist arrivals and spending, even as growth slows

Despite increased travel costs, a decline in air arrivals and a lack of promotion, Mexico registered record figures in international tourist arrivals and spending during the first nine months of 2026. Data compiled by national statistics agency INEGI through September indicates that foreign currency spending by travelers grew 1.4% year-on-year to nearly US $26.1 billion and the number of international tourists rose 3.8% to 35.97 million people.
Despite increased travel costs, a decline in air arrivals and a lack of promotion, Mexico registered record figures in international tourist arrivals and spending during the first nine months of 2026. Data compiled by national statistics agency INEGI through September indicates that foreign currency spending by travelers grew 1.4% year-on-year to nearly US $26.1 billion and the number of international tourists rose 3.8% to 35.97 million people. Mexico News Daily · source

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