Mexican hotel sector warns of DNR fee increase

Derecho de No Residente Mexican tourism sector DNR tax increase hotel industry economic package 2027

The Mexican hotel sector, led by the Consejo Hotelero del Caribe Mexicano (CHCM), is warning against a proposed 35.8% increase in the Non-Resident Right (DNR) fee included in the 2027 Economic Package. If approved, the fee for foreign visitors would rise from 983 pesos to approximately 1,334.80 pesos.

Industry representatives, including David Ortiz Mena, argue that this cumulative increase—totaling nearly 55% between 2025 and 2027—will make Mexican destinations like Cancún and Quintana Roo less competitive. This comes at a time when the sector is already facing challenges such as currency exchange fluctuations and reduced airline seat availability.

Critics also expressed concern regarding the allocation of the collected funds. The proposal indicates that 50% of the DNR revenue would be directed to the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena), 26% to the National Migration Institute (INM), and 24% to the Treasury. Business leaders have called for a portion of these funds to be permanently dedicated to international tourism promotion to support the industry that generates the revenue.