Background on Coparmex Nuevo León and its Relevance
Coparmex Nuevo León, the local chapter of the National Employers’ Confederation (Coparmex), is a prominent business organization representing various industries in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. Their recent analysis sheds light on the spending habits of families in this region, particularly their investment in tourism.
Key Findings from the ENIGH Survey
According to the National Household Income and Expenditure Survey (ENIGH) conducted by Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) in 2022, Nuevo León families spend 70% more on average than the national trimesterly average in tourism-related activities.
Tourism Spending Comparison
- The average trimesterly spending per family in the Ciudad de México is 865.00 pesos, followed by Aguascalientes with 798.00 pesos and Nuevo León with 621.00 pesos.
- The national average is 365.00 pesos.
Tourism Spending Breakdown in Nuevo León
The ENIGH survey indicates that Nuevo León families allocate their tourism-related expenditures (packages, parties, accommodation) to only 1.3% of their total spending. Despite this seemingly small percentage, it surpasses the national average of 0.9%.
Contrasting Tourism Spending in Other States
In comparison, families in states like Chiapas, Tabasco, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Guanajuato spend the least on tourism.
Perspective from Coparmex Nuevo León Director
Cecilia Carrillo López, the general director of Coparmex Nuevo León, attributes this higher tourism spending to the dynamic labor market in the region. This allows workers and their families to indulge more in tourism-related activities compared to the national average.
“We are delighted that our families can enjoy vacations. In Nuevo León, many companies also allow their employees to spend time with their families during the Santo period, even though it’s not legally obligated by the Federal Labor Law,” Carrillo López emphasized.
Call for Strengthening Internal Economy
Carrillo López also highlighted the necessity to bolster the internal economy of both the country and the state to preserve job opportunities amidst the current challenging conditions, particularly with the new tariff policy with the United States.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Coparmex Nuevo León? Coparmex Nuevo León is the local chapter of the National Employers’ Confederation, representing various industries in Nuevo León, Mexico.
- What does the ENIGH survey reveal about Nuevo León families? The survey indicates that Nuevo León families spend 70% more on average than the national trimesterly average in tourism-related activities.
- What percentage of their total spending do Nuevo León families allocate to tourism? Although only 1.3% of their total spending, this figure surpasses the national average of 0.9%.
- What factors contribute to higher tourism spending in Nuevo León? The dynamic labor market in the region allows workers and their families to spend more on tourism-related activities.
- What concerns does Coparmex Nuevo León’s director express? Carrillo López stresses the need to strengthen the internal economy of Mexico and Nuevo León to maintain job opportunities amidst the current tariff policy challenges with the United States.
