Acapulco will work with Quintana Roo’s tourism sector to lure back international visitors
While still a favorite coastal destination of Mexico residents, Acapulco's popularity among international tourists has waned in recent decades, partly due to increased competition. Now it plans to partner with one of those competitors. The post Acapulco will work with Quintana Roo’s tourism sector to lure back international visitors appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Acapulco, a resort and port city in Guerrero, is partnering with Quintana Roo's tourism sector in an effort to draw more international visitors to its shores. The goal is to make the most of a new direct air route between Cancún, in Quintana Roo, and Acapulco, set to begin operations on November 3 by Viva Aerobus. This connection will enable tourists arriving in Quintana Roo to explore Acapulco as well, fostering mutual tourism promotion through strengthened commercial ties between the two destinations.
Acapulco's Mayor Abelina López Rodríguez is spearheading this initiative, which includes signing collaboration agreements. Acapulco Tourism Minister Noé Peralta Herrera will visit Cancún and Playa del Carmen in the coming week to meet with travel agencies, tour operators, and industry representatives to further this objective. The city recently welcomed back the Eurodam cruise ship after a 17-year absence, marking a positive development for Acapulco tourism.
Additionally, Volaris will introduce a direct flight from Puebla to Acapulco on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays starting December 1, 2026, further expanding travel options. Peralta expressed the importance of forming alliances and working with travel agencies, tour operators, and business partners to recover the foreign market.
Recent setbacks include the cancellation of the Oct. 11 arrival of the Norwegian Joy cruise due to rough seas from Hurricane Simon, preventing the ship from bringing 3,555 passengers and 1,623 crew members. Acapulco's efforts to boost tourism also aim to reconnect with destinations in Canada, Los Angeles, and Chicago, where a significant Guerrero community resides.
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