Dossier
Ministry of Tourism
Coverage of Ministry of Tourism in the Nexus archive.
- Tourism ministry rebrands falling revenue as bold ‘low-value visitor’ strategy
Mexico's tourism ministry announced a shift from targeting high-spending tourists to low-value visitors, rebranding a 4.9% spending decline as a strategic success. The new 'National High-Volume, Low-Yield Optimization Initiative' prioritizes budget travelers who spend under US $118, with plans to replace luxury amenities with convenience stalls and focus on border crossings over air arrivals.
- Uruguay Cruise Season Draws 242,000 Passengers
Uruguay's 2025-2026 cruise season concluded with 242,086 passengers and $13 million in direct tourist spending, as reported by the Ministry of Tourism. Despite a decrease in total ship calls compared to the previous season, the country maintained its role in South Atlantic cruise circuits.