Mexico City plans to increase its lodging funds

In Mexico City, the lodging tax ended 2025 with revenue of US$59 million, so it is projected that by the end of 2026, revenue will reach US$67 million, representing an increase of US$8 million—equivalent to 14%—due, among other factors, to the impact of the World Cup, according to Carlos Martinez, director general of the Joint Fund for Tourism Promotion (FOMIX).

Last year, Mexico City welcomed 15.6 million visitors, marking an increase of one million compared to 2024. This bodes very well for Mexico City, which is currently enjoying a period of great international appeal, as the world’s attention is turning toward the capital.

In an interview, Martinez noted that FOMIX allocated US$232 billion to infrastructure and transportation projects in preparation for the World Cup, including the Light Rail system, Line 14 of the trolleybus network, and the Centrobus system; the installation of streetlights on streets and buildings in the Historic Center; and part of the renovation of the Zona Rosa.