The Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport in Tulum celebrated the arrival of the first international flights operated by the Canadian airline WestJet, marking a step forward in the history of the air terminal and tourism in the region, reported the State Secretariat of Tourism (SEDETUR).
At 12:53 p.m. last Saturday, the first direct flight from Toronto to Tulum landed, followed shortly after by the second flight from Calgary, which arrived at 3:30 p.m. WestJet airline thus begins a new stage of international connectivity that promises to further strengthen the destination of Tulum, one of the main tourist centers of the Riviera Maya.
The operating routes are: Toronto-Tulum, on Saturdays; Calgary-Tulum on Thursdays and Saturdays.
The arrival of WestJet at Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport is a clear sign of Tulum's growth as an international tourist destination. In less than a year, this air terminal has climbed to become the eighth most important airport in Mexico, an achievement that highlights the potential of the region and the importance that Tulum has in national and international air connectivity.
This growth is part of the efforts that Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa has led as part of the New Era of Tourism that is being experienced in the state.
His vision of strengthening tourism infrastructure and promoting the sustainable development of destinations such as Tulum has been key to the Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport being considered one of the most important in the country, attracting not only domestic flights, but also high-level international connections.
"This is an important achievement for Tulum, which is consolidating its position as a top-notch global tourist destination. The arrival of WestJet not only increases connectivity options for our international visitors, but also opens up new opportunities for economic development, employment and the strengthening of local tourism infrastructure," said the head of SEDETUR, Bernardo Cueto Riestra.
The Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport continues to expand its capabilities. It is an example of the comprehensive vision that Quintana Roo is implementing, with strategic investments and support for initiatives such as WestJet, which contribute to diversifying the tourist profile and attracting a greater number of international visitors.
Cueto Riestra stressed that this is just the beginning of what promises to be continued growth for Tulum, a destination that continues to demonstrate that it is a unique place, not only for its natural beauty, but for its ability to evolve and stay at the forefront of global tourism.
Source: Government of Quintana Roo.