# Tijuana economic and tourism leadership changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tijuana-economic-and-tourism-leadership-changes
> Updated: 2026-10-26T22:08:29.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, Tijuana saw leadership transitions in two major regional organizations focused on economic and tourism development.

Gilberto Gamiño Herrera was appointed president of the Tijuana Tourism and Conventions Committee (Cotuco), succeeding Karim Chalita Rodríguez. Gamiño Herrera intends to enhance Tijuana’s competitiveness by focusing on governance, connectivity, and diverse tourism sectors, including medical, gastronomic, and convention tourism.

Concurrently, Aram Hodoyán Navarro assumed the presidency of the Tijuana Economic Development Council (CDT), succeeding Ana Alicia Meneses. The transition, attended by Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, aims to continue strategic public-private collaboration to drive regional growth and investment.

## Claims

- Aram Hodoyán Navarro is the new president of the Tijuana Economic Development Council (CDT). (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ana Alicia Meneses concluded her term as head of the CDT. (single source)
- Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda administered the oath of office to the new board. (single source)
- Pedro Montejo Peterson is the Secretary of Economic Development for Tijuana. (single source)
- The Fondos Tijuana trust supports entrepreneurship and self-employment in the city. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Aram Hodoyán Navarro assumes presidency of Tijuana Economic Development Council

Aram Hodoyán Navarro has taken over as president of the Tijuana Economic Development Council (CDT), succeeding Ana Alicia Meneses to lead regional economic growth and strategic projects.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aram-hodoyn-navarro-assumes-presidency-of-tijuana-economic-development-council

### 2026-10-09: Gilberto Gamiño appointed president of Cotuco Tijuana

Gilberto Gamiño Herrera has been named president of the Tijuana Tourism and Conventions Committee (Cotuco), aiming to boost the city's international profile through diverse tourism sectors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gilberto-gamio-appointed-president-of-cotuco-tijuana

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