Quintana Roo secures 31 World Travel Awards in 2026

Quintana Roo has secured 31 recognitions at the 2026 World Travel Awards, with Cancún earning four major titles. These awards include Leading Beach Destination of Mexico and Central America, Leading City of Mexico and Central America, Leading Meetings and Conferences Destination of Mexico and Central America, and Leading Destination of Mexico.

In addition to tourism accolades, several regional environmental and community initiatives were reported. The Technological University of Cancún (UT Cancún) became the first university in Quintana Roo to receive the international Green Flag certification through the Eco-Schools program. Meanwhile, the municipality of Benito Juárez is preparing nocturnal operations to protect blue crabs during their migration to the sea in late October.

Local community and civic activities also include a cleaning initiative for a cenote in Supermanzana 523 led by CROC Cancún, and preparations by the Guerrerenses Unidos association to celebrate the 177th anniversary of the state of Guerrero in Cancún.