# Mazatlán tourism recovery and development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mazatln-tourism-recovery-and-development > Updated: 2026-09-18T13:23:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. In Mazatlán, Sinaloa, authorities and hotel associations have launched a tourism recovery plan through a Permanent Tourism Strengthening Table. This initiative coordinates municipal, state, and federal agencies, including the Navy and National Guard, to enhance security. Proposed measures include installing video surveillance in hospitality venues connected to the C4 command center, implementing panic buttons at hotel receptions, and utilizing a QR code system for anonymous reporting to Mexico City. Complementing these security efforts, recent data from the Asociación de Hoteles Tres Islas highlights Mazatlán’s growing status as a family-oriented destination. A summer study indicates that 66 percent of visitors traveled with family, with significant increases in the size of extended family and friend groups. The destination maintains high satisfaction ratings and leverages its unique cultural assets, such as its UNESCO World Heritage historic center, to attract tourists. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Mazatlán strengthens status as family tourism destination A summer study shows Mazatlán is a growing family travel destination with high satisfaction ratings, complemented by its unique UNESCO World Heritage colonial historic center. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mazatln-strengthens-status-as-family-tourism-destination ### 2026-09-12: Mazatlán authorities and hoteliers launch tourism recovery plan Mazatlán authorities and hotel sectors have launched a permanent tourism strengthening table, focusing on security measures like C4-connected surveillance cameras and panic buttons to boost the local economy. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mazatln-authorities-and-hoteliers-launch-tourism-recovery-plan --- Cite as: Mazatlán tourism recovery and development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mazatln-tourism-recovery-and-development