Overview of Foreign Arrivals in Mexico (January-July 2025)
Tourism and Aviation:
Between January and July of the previous year, Mexico welcomed 13,621,366 foreign visitors via air travel, marking a 1.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2024 (the first half saw a 2.1% decline). Of these, 65% were US citizens visiting popular destinations like Cancún and Los Cabos.
Data from the Mexican Government
According to the Migration Policy Unit (UPM) of Mexico’s Secretariat of Government, approximately 8,826,383 travelers from the United States arrived in Mexico during these seven months, representing a 1.1% decrease (a 1.7% loss was recorded between January and June). The most frequently used airlines were American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta (with its current partnership with Aeroméxico).
Importance of Foreign Tourists
Foreign tourists arriving by air are crucial as they account for nearly 80% of Mexico’s total tourism revenue and are sensitive to international promotion efforts.
Government and CREATURISMO’s Initiatives
Due to the decline in US tourist arrivals, the Mexican government and CREATURISMO initiated business visits to cities like Chicago last month, targeting Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, and New York. These visits aim to collaborate with Mexican tourism service providers to attract their US counterparts and stimulate tourist flows.
Originally planned for the first half of the current year, these work trips were postponed due to commercial complications between the two nations. Now, they aim to reverse the current trend during the upcoming winter season.
Canadian and Colombian Tourist Arrivals
Canada remains the second-most significant source of foreign tourists for Mexico, with 1,782,501 visitors reported—a 5.2% increase, similar to the first half’s figures.
Colombia ranks third in terms of tourist arrivals, with 279,058 visitors via air—a 22.5% decrease.
- Key Questions and Answers:
- Q: What is the main topic of this article? A: The article discusses the 1.5% decrease in foreign arrivals to Mexico by air in July, with a focus on efforts by the Mexican government and CREATURISMO to reverse this trend, particularly with US tourists.
- Q: Who are the primary foreign tourist sources for Mexico? A: The United States and Canada are the most significant sources of foreign tourists for Mexico, with Colombia following in third place.
- Q: How have tourist arrivals changed from January to July 2025 compared to the same period in 2024? A: There was a 1.5% decrease in total foreign arrivals by air from January to July 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with US tourists accounting for 65% of the decline.
- Q: What measures are being taken to attract more US tourists? A: The Mexican government and CREATURISMO are conducting business visits to key US cities, collaborating with Mexican tourism service providers to stimulate tourist flows.
- Q: How have Canadian and Colombian tourist arrivals fared? A: Canadian tourist arrivals increased by 5.2%, while Colombian arrivals decreased by 22.5%.
