Miguel Aguíñiga Rodríguez Appointed as President of the Mexican Council for Social Tourism (CMTS)
Miguel Aguíñiga Rodríguez, the Secretary of Tourism for Baja California, has been appointed as the president of the Mexican Council for Social Tourism (CMTS). The CMTS aims to promote public policies that ensure access to recreational and vacation travel for everyone.
Baja California’s Commitment to Sustainable Tourism for Social Well-being
This appointment reflects Baja California’s dedication to promoting tourism as a development tool. The state has declared 2025 as the Year of Sustainable Tourism as an Impulse for Social Well-being and Progress.
“Social tourism is a path to building a more just country where leisure, recreation, and contact with natural and cultural heritage are a right, not a privilege. As president of the CMTS, we will work to consolidate public policies that promote inclusion, well-being, and sustainability across Mexico,” stated Aguíñiga Rodríguez.
Key Objectives of the Mexican Council for Social Tourism (CMTS)
- Promote inclusive, solidarian, and sustainable tourism policies
- Drive comprehensive programs and initiatives within the sector
- Ensure access to tourism under conditions of freedom, security, comfort, and dignity
- Strengthen inter-institutional cooperation and efficient resource management
Understanding Social Tourism in Baja California
According to local information, social tourism fosters equity, social cohesion, and community development. It promotes inclusion through economic accessibility, cultural enrichment, and support for emerging or low-traffic destinations.
The founding members of the CMTS include tourism secretaries from several Mexican states: Ciudad de México, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Morelos, Querétaro, Sonora, Tlaxcala, and Hidalgo. These officials serve as council members, working together to advance social tourism in Mexico.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Miguel Aguíñiga Rodríguez? He is the Secretary of Tourism for Baja California, recently appointed as the president of the Mexican Council for Social Tourism (CMTS).
- What is the CMTS? The CMTS is an organization aiming to promote public policies that ensure access to recreational and vacation travel for everyone.
- Why is Baja California focusing on social tourism? Baja California has declared 2025 as the Year of Sustainable Tourism for Social Well-being and Progress, reflecting its commitment to tourism as a development tool.
- What are the main objectives of the CMTS? The CMTS aims to promote inclusive, solidarian, and sustainable tourism policies; drive comprehensive programs within the sector; ensure access to tourism under conditions of freedom, security, comfort, and dignity; and strengthen inter-institutional cooperation and efficient resource management.
- What is social tourism? Social tourism fosters equity, social cohesion, and community development through economic accessibility, cultural enrichment, and support for emerging or low-traffic destinations.
- Who are the founding members of the CMTS? The founding members include tourism secretaries from several Mexican states: Ciudad de México, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Morelos, Querétaro, Sonora, Tlaxcala, and Hidalgo.
