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Cancún, Riviera Maya Dominate Mexico’s H1 Hotel Openings as Occupancy and Rates Rise

Caribbean coast profitability metrics fuel fresh investor interest, according to CBRE.

Overview

  • CBRE reports 2,100 rooms opened in the first half of 2025 in Cancún and the Riviera Maya, representing 97% of new national supply.
  • Cancún averaged 74.5% occupancy and the Riviera Maya 76% in H1 2025, sustaining high usage alongside new capacity.
  • Week-two July readings from Quintana Roo’s tourism office showed 76.3% occupancy in Cancún and 75.7% in the Riviera Maya.
  • Average daily rate increased 21% in Cancún and 15% in the Riviera Maya, while RevPAR rose 27% and 12% respectively.
  • Domestic arrivals grew 6% to Cancún and 16% to the Riviera Maya from January to July, complementing a January–May intake of $15.9 billion from international visitors.