The Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council (CPTQ) has announced a budget allocation of 200 million pesos this year to address debts owed to tourism suppliers, part of a broader effort to settle over 600 million pesos left unpaid by the previous administration. The total repayment so far will reach 400 million pesos, with further measures planned for 2025.
Andrés Martínez, director of the CPTQ, confirmed that discussions have been held with the Ministry of Finance and Planning (Sefiplan) to finalize agreements and prioritize payments to key suppliers, including airlines such as Delta, World2Meet, and Sunwing. Reports also indicated debts owed to other airlines, such as KLM and Copa Airlines, as well as to organizers of music festivals.
“We have already spoken with Sefiplan to settle the debts, which the federal government has committed to, and we will prioritize key suppliers. Last year, we made progress with liquidity of at least 200 million pesos, and a similar amount is planned for 2025,” Martínez stated. The first payments are expected to be issued next week, with a focus on maintaining current promotional efforts for Quintana Roo.
The financial obligations inherited from the previous administration were initially reported as 600 million pesos but have since surpassed one billion pesos. The current government has pledged to gradually resolve these debts as state finances stabilize. Sefiplan, responsible for providing the necessary resources, is supporting the initiative.
Despite these challenges, tourism promotion activities have continued. The CPTQ announced a significant increase in its budget allocation for 2025, which will rise to 720 million pesos. This expanded budget will enable the Council to revitalize the “New Era of the Mexican Caribbean” campaign, ensuring that Quintana Roo remains a top destination for travelers and attracts a growing number of tourists.
Source: Sipse
