Riviera Maya, Q.R. — The Quintana Roo government continues talks with the tourism sector for the collection of its Visitax. Talks were held Wednesday between both sides who expressed their opinions about the ongoing collection of the tourist tax.
The Government of the State of Quintana Roo reaffirms its commitment to permanent and constructive dialogue with the hotel and tourism sector by reformulating the collection scheme for the Visitax tax, they said Wednesday.
The tax, which has been in place since 2021, is applied “without creating a burden on the sector and guaranteeing at all times the competitiveness of the destination, legal certainty and a positive experience for those who visit the Mexican Caribbean,” the State Government said in a statement.
“That is why the fee will not be retained at the lodging, however its application remains firm and has the support of the sector so that these resources are applied for the benefit and well-being of the people of Quintana Roo.
“The proposal remains firm that 100 percent of the resources derived from Visitax will be strategically invested in improving tourism infrastructure, the competitiveness of destinations and the protection of the state’s natural assets, key elements to maintain Quintana Roo’s leadership as one of the most important tourist destinations in the world,” the Wednesday statement read.
“The bill passed by the State Congress aims to establish a legal framework that allows for adaptation, technical analysis and evaluation of new ways to collect the fee that can be supported by the various actors in the tourism sector, prioritizing operationally viable schemes aligned with international best practices.
“The State Government reaffirms that any adjustment or implementation of the law will be carried out through dialogue and consensus, always prioritizing competitiveness, certainty for investment and shared prosperity for the benefit of the people of Quintana Roo as well as the tourism industry that generates employment and development for the state.”
Earlier this month, the state government confirmed that there would not be an increase in the tax that is collected from each tourist who visits the state of Quintana Roo.
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