Introduction to Concanaco and its Mission
The National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism (Concanaco Servytur), led by President Octavio de la Torre, successfully attracted $1.5 billion in foreign and domestic investments during the Fitur 2026 event in Spain. These investments are earmarked for various projects in the areas of mobility, tourism, commerce, and services from 2026 to 2030.
Meeting with Spanish Companies
During his visit to Spain, de la Torre met with numerous Spanish companies expressing interest in investing in Mexico. However, he emphasized that these companies demand clear rules, respect for the rule of law, and legal certainty.
Investment Details
“These investments total $1.5 billion (approximately 25,000 million Mexican pesos) and will be allocated across multiple strategic sectors linked to tourism, services, and economic development,” de la Torre explained.
Implementation Plan
The implementation of these investments is projected for the period 2026-2030, subject to administrative feasibility at all levels of government. This includes municipal, state, and federal processes, as well as the necessary permits, licenses, and regulatory procedures.
Importance of Legal Certainty
De la Torre stressed that ensuring full legal certainty is crucial for attracting both foreign and domestic investments. Mexico requires clear rules, robust institutions, and a judicial system focused on ensuring legality.
FITUR 2026 Objectives
The participation in FITUR 2026 aimed to transform business meetings into tangible opportunities for the commerce, services, and tourism sectors. The three institutional priorities were to strengthen Mexico’s tourism promotion, attract national and international investment, and expand the country’s business connectivity.
Detailed Engagements
Concanaco reported over 300 meetings with business leaders and organizations, including ONU Turismo, CEOE, ASICOTUR, the Mexico-Spain Business Association, Hispanidad Futura, PromPeru, SEO Strategic, HOPE, Indes Capital, Flix, Vecoplan, Santander, BBVA, ICTES, the Foundation for Mexico in Spain, Fashion Art Institute, El Corte Inglés, Pangea (The Travel Store), and content/positioning partners like Mundo Ejecutivo, Bisila Bokoko, Ixte, and El Viaje.
Accompanying Mexican Companies
The mission was also supported by various Mexican companies with growth ambitions, value chains, and tourism offerings. These included TLC Asociados, Trade and Law College, Santuario Hotel, Calle Chenú, Calexi Group, Ubuntu, Villa Carmita, Santo Canto, La Pasión de Alondra, CONCAEM, Rancho La Puerta, Tu Perfil, Syntelix, Grupo Quisa, El Mejor Pan, La Fortuna del Centro de León, La Dilo Logistics, Viña María y Luna de Agave, among others.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Concanaco Servytur? The National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism (Concanaco Servytur) is a Mexican organization that represents businesses in various sectors, including commerce, services, and tourism.
- Who did Octavio de la Torre meet with in Spain? De la Torre met with numerous Spanish companies interested in investing in Mexico.
- What are the investment details? The investments total $1.5 billion, allocated across strategic sectors linked to tourism, services, and economic development.
- What is the implementation plan for these investments? The investments are projected for 2026-2030, subject to administrative feasibility at all levels of government.
- Why is legal certainty important for these investments? Legal certainty ensures that Mexico attracts both foreign and domestic investments by providing clear rules, robust institutions, and a judicial system focused on ensuring legality.
- What were the objectives of Concanaco’s participation in FITUR 2026? The objectives were to strengthen Mexico’s tourism promotion, attract investment, and expand business connectivity.
