Cabo’s Tourism Numbers Show Historic 20% Growth for 2022

Cabo’s very busy tourism board is announcing unprecedent growth in tourism arrivals for 2022 with more than 3.3 million visitors – a more than 20 percent project growth when compare to 2021 and a 32% compound growth over the last five years (with 800 thousand more passengers than 2017). Los Cabos’ steady year-over-year growth can attribute to the destination’s flexible business model, the high quality of services, its safety and security approach, and integration of its private and public sectors to strengthen international promotional efforts, according to its tourism board directors. 

Los Cabos counts more than 1.3 million airline seats on schedule to arrive from the United States through March 2023, representing a 35.2% increase in airline arrival potential when compare to the same period in 2019. In the Canadian market, the destination also project 19.3% more available seats for the next six months, and in the domestic market the increase in available seats is 95.8%, both compare to the same period in 2019.

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Cabo’s accelerates vision can see in various dynamic marketing programs and updates tourism offerings, as well as reinvigorate wellness and sustainability concentrations. Los Cabos has been a long-standing pioneer in luxury travel, personalizes service, and unique travel experiences. From optimizing resources dedicate to investment in hotel infrastructure and protecting its natural ecosystems to creating community programs and ensuring the equal growth, development, and wellbeing of the local population, Los Cabos is focusing on its new chapter as a sustainable destination.

“As tourism is on a steep rise, it is not lost on us that our destination increasingly requires more care and protection,” said Rodrigo Esponda, Managing Director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board. “We take a holistic approach in the sustainability of Los Cabos. Sustainability is no longer about small practices we are implementing, but rather a guiding principle on the type of destination we want to be as we care for the environment, community, culture and more.”

Cabo’s holistic sustainability approach is showcased in its:

Breadth of Nature-Centered Experiences:

An increases number of travelers continue to select Los Cabos as a destination not only to disconnect from their busy lives, but also to re-connect with nature given the range of authentic experiences available. 

+ The community of Santiago is developing eco-tourism program offerings in partnership with local ranches. 

+ At Rancho Cacachilas, locals are invite to learn new skills like how to bee keep and make cheese from goats’ milk – both ancient skills they are trying to reintroduce into communities.

Burgeoning Hospitality:

With more than 1,500 new hotel rooms expect from 2022-2024, Los Cabos continues to attract renown hotel brands.

+ New hotel developments are focuses on sustainability and regeneration practices that will continue to advance Los Cabos into sustainability at every single touch point.

+ Upcoming openings include Rancho Pescadero of the Unbound Collection expected to fully open by the end of 2022, St. Regis Los Cabos at Quivira in 2023, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol in late 2023, Park Hyatt in 2023, Vidanta East Cape in 2024, Amanvari in 2024, Soho House & Beach Club in Q3 and Q4 of 2024, and Casa Vela in 2023.

Blossoming Gastronomy:

Most of  Cabo’s, gastronomic experiences are born out of a desire to source locally and highlight the heritage of the area without sacrificing taste.

+ Baja Brewing Company is one of the first breweries in Mexico and creates seasonal flavors based on what is Grew in the region.

+ San José del Cabo’s 23400 District draws visitors into the history of the destination with authentic food and flavors across restaurants, food trucks and open-air stalls.

To allow tourists to virtually experience Los Cabos even before they travel, the destination is launching an immersive aerial-to-ground experience featuring 3D effects and ambient sounds that emulate the destination’s real-life environment. Los Cabos is the first destination in Latin America to implement this immersive technology with the goal of capturing new audiences that are ready to adopt Web3 and Metaverse technologies. 

Find Los Cabos at the tip of the 1,000-mile-long Baja Peninsula, bringing a dramatic desert backdrop by the coastlines of the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez.