Oaxaca's celebrated Guelaguetza is running, but hotel occupancy has fallen to 38%, its lowest since the pandemic, as the sector blames weak promotion and rising Airbnb use.
Mexico · Tourism
Key Facts
—The number. Oaxaca’s hotel occupancy sits at about 38% during the 2026 Guelaguetza, its lowest level since the pandemic.
—The fall. That is down roughly 10 points from about 48–50% a year earlier, and far below the 67–72% of 2019.
—The blame. Hoteliers fault weak national and international promotion and the spreading of Guelaguetza-style events to other states.
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