Mexico national tourism policy developments

In early November 2026, legislative and executive actions were taken to expand and regulate the tourism sector in Mexico.

Deputy Tecutli José Guadalupe Gómez Villalobos of the Movimiento Ciudadano party proposed an amendment to the General Tourism Law. This initiative would authorize the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) to design and coordinate a national religious tourism program. The goal is to establish secure corridors for pilgrims and create a national network of religious routes to track visitor flow and economic impact.

Following this, Sectur and the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) reached an agreement to develop the National System of Sustainable Tourism Indicators (SNIST). This system is intended to measure and evaluate sustainable tourism to ensure growth protects natural resources and respects local communities. The initiative focuses on planning, territorial management, and the creation of resilient destinations.

In Morelos, Governor Margarita González Saravia signed a decree declaring the state’s traditional cuisine as Inmaterial Cultural Heritage. This initiative, part of the Gran Mesa de México summit, seeks to preserve culinary traditions and promote community tourism.