Christian Lega, Vice President of CBRE Mexico, to Present on Capital Markets & Investment Trends in Mexico’s Hospitality Sector at the GNEX‑ACOTUR 2025 Conference (Nov 18‑20, 2025, Cancún) — With Mexico’s tourism and hospitality industries surging to new heights, travelers and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on this landmark gathering in Cancún. The country’s most dynamic beach destination is set to host senior‑level executives from across the hospitality and vacation sectors, and Lega’s session will offer real‑time insights into how capital markets are driving hotel development, airline connectivity, and guest experiences in one of the world’s most‑visited travel markets.
Christian Lega, Vice President of CBRE Mexico, to Present on Capital Markets & Investment Trends in Mexico’s Hospitality Sector
Each year, gentlemen and women from diverse corners of the globe come to Cancún, Mexico and spend time in the region’s beautiful, culturally-enriching, and hospitality-rich seaside towns and attractions. As the region’s tourism sector grows, Christian Lega, Vice President of CBRE Mexico, becomes more and more important to future tourism growth. He will be addressing the main conference at GNEX-ACOTUR 2025 Conference on Capital Markets and Investment Trends on November 18-20, 2025. This conference will focus on the hospitality and airline sectors, appetizing the investing opportunities in the Mexican market.
This article highlights the increased tourist the country has witnessed and the best routes for commercial airlines, best hospitality clients, and the consequent economic growth in the region. It aims to provide travelers with useful and timely information for making the best use the region when they visit. It also describes the conference, with information on how to get to the conference, where to stay, and other useful travel information.
The Expansion of Mexico’s Hospitality Sector
With the rise of tourism to Mexico, the hospitality industry has started to grow. Most of Mexico’s tourism remains centered on the rich cultural heritage, and the beautiful natural scenery of the country. Modern hospitality services play a large role in attracting international tourism. Of all the economic industries in Mexico, the hospitality industry shows the fastest growth. Even with the hospitality industry’s and country’s overall economic growth, Mexico remains a global tourist hotspot.
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Foreign investments drive the growth of Mexico’s tourism industry. Mexico has embraced a warm and growing environment for foreign investors for a number of years. Mexico’s economy presents low risk and the return on investments has shown great success. This has led large international hotel chains to plan and build facilities in Mexico. Many of the hotel chains catering to the hospitality industry located in Cancún, Mexico’s most popular tourist destination. These chains consist of a combination catering to high income hotel resorts and low income motels, maximizing income from the rapidly growing tourism industry in Mexico.Christian Lega has a lot of experience with the hospitality and real estate industries. He is particularly knowledgeable about the hospitality market in Mexico. His next presentation at the GNEX-ACOTUR 2025 Conference will highlight the most important aspects of market developments and trends in the industry, including market dynamics, capital investments, and opportunities for groundbreaking developments. Lega is Vice President of CBRE Mexico, which means that he is primarily dedicated to helping investors, developers, and operators deal with the complexities of Mexico’s hospitality market, which is increasing in sophistication and demand.
What Tourists Need to Know About Mexico’s Tourism Boom
There is no doubt that Mexico’s tourism industry is growing. Projections show that Mexico will have 45 million international tourists in 2025, the majority of whom are from the United States, Canada, and Latin America. A large percentage of international air arrivals to Mexico are from the United States (58%), and Canadians, especially those in warm beach destinations such as Cancún, also show a lot of interest.
When it comes to traveling, the benefits are more options for flights, and more accommodations. For those traveling by air, there are and will be more routes, even added services, and the hospitality reinforces the global facilities for competitive prices. Tourists generate a high volume of income for the country as well as for ancillary services like local tours, car rentals, and local excursions, and with this abundance of tours and rentals, there are countless ways for tourists to see the country.
Moving on, the boom opens the market for chains as well as to new chains that offer unique reconfigurations and even boutiques for those tired of the corporate structures. For those that care for sea, the luxury resorts are there. For the rest, there are more options besides large corporate hosts like resorts, and on the contrary for the set of tourists are are more luxurious like the intimate boutiques with luxury sea front. On top of the other tourists that Mexico affords, offer a clientele of resorts on the sea.
Investments Trends Shaping Hospitality Capital Markets and
After the World Tourism Organization listed the Mexican states on the World Map for Tourism as a national and international tourist destination, the lock downs on Covid-19 placed unprecedented growth on the Mexican Tourism Industry. Christian Lega, in the next session in the GNEX-ACOTUR 2025 Conference, will discuss how hotel investments and hotel developments shape the Mexican hospitality capital markets. The Mexican hospitality capital markets have been emerging due to national political stability, consolidated infrastructure and the Mexican tourism industry growth.
Investors continue betting in Mexican hotel offerings as they continue to provide a renowned return on investments. Once again, Mexican hotels have been outperforming other Latin American hotels in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR. As an example, the hospitality market offerings in the Cancun region, arguably Mexico’s tourism capital, achieved a hospitality ADR of 21% and hospitality RevPAR of 27% exceeding thanksgiving times the average hospitality hotel in the USA. The Mexican hotel market offers a dynamic and innovative hospitality markets for hotel market developers and hotel operators.
Each of the economic sectors has their own issues that undeniably needs to be addressed. For example in the hospitality sector there are challenges of balancing competition, the rising costs of innovation, and ever-changing consumer demands within the industry. Smart investments, strategic partnerships, and trends in sustainable tourism are some of the ways that can be used to cope with these challenges in the industry. During the conference, Christian Lega will be exploring the industry’s adaptations to these challenges.
Mexico’s tourism that’s largely dependent on it’s airline sector has also seen growth, especially in the international sector. Major international airlines, such as Delta, United, and American Airlines have increased their flights into Mexico, especially into Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Cancún. Access into some of Mexico’s main tourism spots has been made easier, which has made flights and services to Mexico more attractive on an international scale.
These past few years, low-cost carriers like Spirit, Southwest, and Volaris, have started to expand their services to Mexico, providing cheap flights to Mexico from U.S. cities. This has made Mexico a more affordable destination for low-budget travelers. The tourism economy benefits from the increased range and competition for flights and the carriers do a good job for tourists.
Growing international flights has allowed Mexico to offer more direct flights to new destinations adding to the airlines that already service Mexico. Tourists have more airlines to choose from based on their needs whether that is basic, budget, full service or luxury.
Flight Details for Tourists Traveling to Mexico
Direct flights to Mexico from North America and Europe major cities make traveling to Mexico so easy. There are many flights and prices catered to services for all travelers whether they are coming from the U.S., Canada, or Europe.
- From the United States: Travelers from the US can easily fly straight to Cancun from Miami, NY, LA, Chicago, and Dallas. American Airlines, United, Delta, and Southwest fly to Cancun every day, and budget airlines like JetBlue and Spirit also offer the same route. If you fly from New York to Cancun, the flight is about 3.5 to 4 hours, and budget airlines offer tickets for about $100. Full-service airlines can charge $300 or even more for the same flight.
- From Canada: Canadians also have numerous options when traveling to Mexico. For Canadians, they can take a direct flight to Cancun from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary, with Air Canada, WestJet, or Sunwing. From Toronto to Cancun is about a 4.5 hour flight and the cost is about $250 – $500 for a one-way ticket, depending on the airline and class.
- From Europe: If you’re traveling to Mexico from Europe, there are direct flights from London, Paris, and Madrid. British Airways, Air France, and Iberia are all servicing Mexico City, and TUI and Condor Fly also go to Cancun. A direct London flight to Cancun can be taken for a price of $600 and a flight time of around 10 hours.
Hospitality Options for Tourists in Mexico
Mexico’s hospitality varies with the differences in tourism. There are options for every traveler, ranging from an all-inclusive resort to a simple boutique hotel, and everything in between.
- All-Inclusive Resorts: Tourists visiting Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Los Cabos can stay at the all-inclusive luxurious resorts. These resorts all inclusive packages offer gourmet meals, spa services, and other activities for the tourist. For a hassle-free vacation, guests can stay at a Secrets, Dreams or Sandals which are all located in Mexico.
- Boutique Hotels: If you’re after a distinctive stay, boutique hotels in Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Mérida will provide a unique combination of culture and comfort. These hotels offer unique atmospheres and locally inspired decorations, providing a rich personalized experience. Hence, boutique hotels are great for travelers seeking culture and comfort.
- Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Travel: With a focus on eco-friendly tourism, many eco resorts, boutique hotels, and eco lodges designed for sustainable travel have sprung up in Mexico. This type of tourism is especially prominent in the Xolob area, the Riviera Maya, and the Yucatán Peninsula, which have turnkey solar powered all inclusive eco lodges. Sustainable tourism encourages exploration of remote nature rich areas, recycled eco all inclusive resorts, and eco-friendly travel options.
Travel Tips for Tourists Visiting Mexico
Every traveler to Mexico can benefit from some few basic pointers to ease the journey.
- Currency: Although U.S. dollars can be used in most tourist areas, for small purchases, Mexican pesos are best. ATMs are common and you will find currency exchange services in airports and hotels.
- Health and Safety: Mexico is usually a safe tourist destination, but as with any tourist destination, it is best to remain cautious. To prevent getting a stomach bug, drink bottled water. Also, don’t forget to use sunscreen to protect your skin.
- Transportation: Mexico has a great public transportation system that includes buses, taxis, and ride-share apps like Uber. In Mexico City, spending a little money on Uber is a great way to get around.
- Language: You don’t need to be fluent in Spanish to travel in Mexico, but knowing a couple of Spanish phrases helps. Most people in tourist areas speak English.
- Local Customs: Mexico has lots of traditions, and your experience will be better if you follow the customs and etiquette. When people meet you, it is polite to say “Hola” and pay attention to the dress code when entering churches and other religious places.
Christian Lega, Vice President of CBRE Mexico, will present on capital markets and investment trends in Mexico’s hospitality sector at the GNEX-ACOTUR 2025 Conference in Cancún (Nov 18-20, 2025). This key session will explore the growing opportunities and challenges shaping the country’s thriving tourism and hospitality industries.
Final Thoughts
The future of the hospitality business in Mexico looks good. New hotels are being built. Airlines are starting new routes. There are more upcoming developments. With tourism continuing to increase, Mexico is still one of the favourite spots on the globe to enjoy beautiful nature, culture, and outdoor activities. The tourism and hospitality industry leaders attending the GNEX-ACOTUR 2025 Conference in Cancún will be better equipped to develop Mexico’s tourism industry. Now is the time to visit Mexico, as it is beautiful this time of the year and there are many activities to take part in.
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