Quintana Roo, bringing together leaders and experts in adventure and eco-tourism promoting sustainable and responsible travel, with courses and workshops for training and the exchange of ideas and new strategies. Local tour operators showcased the beauty of Mexico’s Caribbean with short tours to the biosphere reserve of Sian Ka’an, Puerto Morelos, known for its cool Cenotes sinkhole pools, Bacalar, flaunting its lagoon of seven colors, and other sustainable travel destinations within Mexico’s easternmost state of Quintana Roo.

Beyond Mexico’s tourist resort areas, an emerging adventure tourism sector is essential. It provides an opportunity for prosperity to reach the most remote communities, directly benefiting those who live in more disadvantaged areas since it contributes to and promotes the economy.

At the meeting held at the Chetumal Convention Center, delegates and attendees were advised that the first of the bi-annual meetings for 2025 is bestowed to the state of Oaxaca. The Pacific state is growing in popularity, known for its immense nature, unique culture, and gastronomy.

The delegation of the Ministry of Tourism of Oaxaca, together with service providers and tour operators of the state, received the baton to host the Adventure Travel Network Mexico (Atmex) 2025, the most essential sustainable tourism meeting in Latin America.

State of Qaxaca
The state of Oaxaca has a magical draw for Mexicans and foreign travelers alike. As a host two years ago, Oaxaca is preparing to host the critical ATMEX adventure travel forum once again to promote its immense natural and cultural wealth, allowing it to be positioned as a world-class destination.

Carlos David Jacinto Ortiz, director of Tourism Promotion of the Sector Oaxaca, was honored to host the essential responsible travel gathering in which hundreds of media and tourism service providers from various countries can learn about and disseminate the enormous wealth of tourism in the region.

On behalf of Saymi Pineda Velasco, Secretary of Tourism of Oaxaca, Carlos David Jacinto Ortiz presented to the attendees of ATMEX 2024, Chetumal, a presentation with the most emblematic offer of the state mentioning, “We are pleased to announce that next year we will receive providers and press.” Jacinto Ortiz said that Oaxaca will be ready to welcome attendees with open arms to the hundreds of people who will attend the training related to this branch of sustainable tourism next year. He stressed that Governor Salomón Jara Cruz and the head of Sector Oaxaca, Saymi Pineda Velasco, are committed to ensuring that this industry brings justice, social development, and well-being to all state regions. “Nature and adventure tourism have deeper purposes, such as generating employment and commercial activities that benefit local communities through a sustainable and sustainable tourism development model,” he added.

Upon receiving the baton, he stressed that Oaxaca has enormous wealth and incomparable natural wonders that attract national and international tourists yearly. He thanked the state for hosting the meeting, allowing the entity to be placed as one of the most pivotal destinations. ATMEX Oaxaca 2025 will take place from March 11 to 14.  For more information visit: www.atmex.org/en/oaxaca-2025/