LGBT tourists spend more money than heterosexual tourists

Published, June 11th, 2021

During the month of LGBT pride (June), tourism increases, especially in the LGBT sector; which, according to the Ministry of Tourism, spends much more money than heterosexual tourists.

The LGBT + community has a greater economic benefit to the country’s tourism.  For this reason, the Secretary of Tourism (SECTUR) promotes inclusion in the various destinations of the country, and that the places are an ideal place to vacation for both heterosexuals and members of the LGBT + community.

During the month of June, which is considered the month of pride, brands, public institutions, and countries wear rainbows to show their support and recognition in front of the LGBTTTIQA community. Thanks to these changes, it is visible how the people who belong to this community show greater interest and even tend to consume more.

According to data published by the secretariat, a foreign tourist who belongs to the LGBTI + community in Mexico produces an economic spill of 1,700 dollars per person. Which is to say $32 thousand pesos. Meanwhile, a heterosexual traveler only leaves $780 at the most, only $14 thousand pesos. This is a huge difference. On average, 2.5 million tourists who belong to this community are received in average. Therefore, SECTUR seeks to develop plans to increase the country’s inclusive tourism offer.

Among the tourist destinations with greatest interest and those that are most visited more frequently are Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Acapulco, Guerrero, San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, and the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo.

In these places there are hotels, bars, nightclubs, and restaurants cater especially to the LGBT community, in addition to there are areas where you can find a high demand for places of entertainment, especially during pride month.