Since its creation 33 years ago, FONATUR has contributed significantly to strengthening the nation’s tourism industry and making it one of the most dynamic sectors of the Mexican economy, thanks to the number of permanent and well-paying jobs it creates, the amount of foreign revenue it generates, and its impact on regional development.

FONATUR’s success is evident in the creation and operation of five tourist resorts: Cancun, Los Cabos, Ixtapa, Huatulco and Loreto.

These destinations serve as benchmarks when anyone anywhere talks of competitive tourism and the caliber of tourism Mexico offers. Today, these resorts are home to 40% of the country’s five-star hotels, host 46% of the foreign tourists that overnight in Mexico, and represent 54% of the foreign revenue generated in Mexico from tourism.