# Quintana Roo tourism and regulatory developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quintana-roo-tourism-and-regulatory-developments > Updated: 2026-09-28T00:12:23.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2. The tourism sector in Quintana Roo is managing significant regulatory, economic, and structural transitions. Business leaders in the Riviera Maya continue to organize against a proposed 35.8 percent increase in the Non-Resident Fee (DNR) for 2027, while the municipality of Solidaridad maintains its voluntary registration phase for short-term rental hosts. Recent data indicates a period of mixed indicators. Although the state’s Secretariat of Tourism (Sedetur) projects a record-breaking year with over 28 million visitors by the end of 2026, hotel occupancy rates averaged 71.54% between January and July, a decrease from 75.10% the previous year. Significant declines have been noted in Tulum and the Riviera Maya, and passenger traffic at Cancún International Airport fell by 5.7% during the first eight months of the year. Specifically, August saw a 9.3% reduction in passenger volume. To address these fluctuations, Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa has announced a significant expansion of air connectivity. New international routes are scheduled to launch between December 2026 and January 2027, with airlines including Porter Airlines, Air Transat, Breeze Airways, Air Canada, and Flair Airlines introducing or reactivating connections from Canadian and U.S. cities such as Halifax, Windsor, Tampa, Pittsburgh, Richmond, Calgary, and Edmonton. The state is also investing in digital innovation and artificial intelligence to enhance competitiveness, with authorities in Chetumal promoting these technologies to maintain a global market position. Labor developments remain a key focus. The municipal government of Benito Juárez has facilitated employment for over 20,000 people through the ‘Ven y Empléate’ program. Additionally, the anticipated transition to a 40-hour workweek is expected to drive increased investment in automation and robotics within the hotel industry. Long-term strategic planning includes a Sustainable Tourism Master Plan with a goal of reaching up to 50 million annual visitors by 2050. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Mexico and Peru implement new school mobile device regulations Mexico and Peru are introducing new regulations to limit or manage cell phone use in schools to improve learning. Meanwhile, Quintana Roo expands air connectivity amid environmental and labor shifts. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quintana-roo-hotels-may-adopt-more-ai-and-robotics-due-to-labor-reforms ### 2026-09-22: Quintana Roo: Tourism fees, new transport, and rental regulations Quintana Roo sees major shifts: businesses oppose a proposed 35.8% Non-Resident Fee hike, Cancún launches the new MOBI Route 27, and Playa del Carmen begins voluntary registration for short-term rentals. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uni-vuem-launches-to-provide-university-students-with-on-campus-state-services --- Cite as: Quintana Roo tourism and regulatory developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/quintana-roo-tourism-and-regulatory-developments