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New Tax on Cozumel Cruise Passengers Delayed

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New Tax on Cozumel Cruise Passengers Delayed

Extension of the Cozumel Cruise Tax

Text & Translation by Moises JH  & Tono Lopez

 

The recent manifestation by business owners and tourism service providers in Cozumel, who expressed their concern about the impact of the new tax on cruise passengers, has generated a dialogue between the different levels of government. In response to these concerns, and following the commitment of the Mexican government, it has granted a six-month extension to the implementation of the $42 federal tax for tourists arriving in the country on cruise ships. This measure, which will come into effect on July 1, 2025, responds to pressure from the tourism industry, especially in destinations such as Quintana Roo, and seeks to mitigate the economic impact of this new tax.

 

The decision to postpone the tax has been the result of a dialogue between the federal, state and municipal governments, recognizing the importance of tourism for the national economy. However, the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), which represents 22 cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Disney, has expressed its dissatisfaction, arguing that a one-year postponement would be more appropriate to allow for gradual adaptation of the sector.

 

Michele Paige, general director of the FCCA, warned that the tax could make Mexico less competitive compared to other Caribbean destinations, where costs for cruise lines are lower. According to the organization, this increase in costs could lead companies to modify their itineraries in the long term, negatively affecting the economy of coastal regions.

 

Meanwhile, uncertainty persists regarding the state tax for sanitation rights, also scheduled for January 2025. This additional tax keeps the economic and tourism sectors awaiting definitions on possible adjustments.

 

The extension granted for the federal tax provides an opportunity to evaluate its potential impact and engage in a deeper dialogue with the stakeholders of the tourism industry. The challenge, however, lies in balancing the country’s fiscal needs with the competitiveness of the sector in a highly competitive global environment.

 

While this measure represents temporary relief, it remains to be seen whether the federal government will adopt comprehensive measures to ensure that both the cruise industry and Mexico’s coastal communities benefit in the long term.

 

Prórroga del Impuesto a Cruceristas

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Text & Translation by Moises JH  & Tono Lopez

 

 

 

La reciente manifestación de empresarios y prestadores de servicios turísticos en Cozumel, quienes expresaron su preocupación por el impacto del nuevo impuesto a cruceristas, ha generado un diálogo entre los diferentes niveles de gobierno. Como respuesta a estas inquietudes, y tras el compromiso del gobierno mexicano ha concedido una prórroga de seis meses a la implementación del impuesto federal de 42 dólares para turistas que arriban al país en cruceros. Esta medida, que entrará en vigor el 1 de julio de 2025, responde a las presiones de la industria turística, especialmente en destinos como Quintana Roo, y busca mitigar el impacto económico de este nuevo gravamen.

 

La decisión de aplazar el impuesto ha sido resultado de un diálogo entre los gobiernos federal, estatal y municipal, reconociendo la importancia del turismo para la economía nacional. Sin embargo, la Asociación de Cruceros de la Florida y el Caribe (FCCA) que representa a 22 líneas de cruceros como Royal Caribbean, Carnival y Disney, ha manifestado su insatisfacción, argumentando que un aplazamiento de un año sería más adecuado para permitir una adaptación gradual del sector.

 

Michele Paige, directora general de la FCCA, advirtió que el impuesto podría restar competitividad a México frente a otros destinos del Caribe, donde los costos para las líneas de cruceros son menores. Según la organización, este aumento en los costos podría llevar a las empresas a modificar sus itinerarios a largo plazo, afectando negativamente a la economía de las regiones costeras.

 

Mientras tanto, persiste la incertidumbre respecto al impuesto estatal por derecho de saneamiento, también programado para enero de 2025. Este gravamen adicional mantiene a los sectores económicos y turísticos en espera de definiciones sobre posibles ajustes.

 

La prórroga otorgada para el impuesto federal brinda una oportunidad para evaluar su impacto potencial y entablar un diálogo más profundo con los actores de la industria turística. No obstante, el desafío radica en equilibrar las necesidades fiscales del país con la competitividad del sector en un entorno global altamente competitivo.

 

Si bien esta medida representa un alivio temporal, queda por verse si el gobierno federal adoptará medidas integrales para asegurar que tanto la industria de cruceros como las comunidades costeras de México se vean beneficiadas en el largo plazo.

 

Moises Jimenez & Antonio Lopez
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Moses Jimenez. Content creator for more than 20 years, 18 of them on the island of Cozumel. Collaborator in multiple informative projects and social diffusion. Antonio Lopez . Bachelor of Communication Sciences and Techniques with 13 years of experience in the media.

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