August 13th, 2024 - Tourist Tax México S.A. de C.V. and TravelKore Inc. Announce Global Partnership to Revolutionize Tourist Tax Collection
Mexico City, MX —Tourist Tax México S.A. de C.V. and TravelKore Inc. are delighted to announce a far-reaching global partnership that will redefine how taxes, fees, and charges are collected from foreign visitors in Mexico and around the world. Drawing on Tourist Tax México’s deep expertise in law, taxation, and sustainable tourism , this alliance combines an authoritative understanding of international regulations with TravelKore’s cutting-edge technology platform to deliver a streamlined SaaS-based tourist tax solution.
The two parties have already signed an agreement enabling any government to collect and enforce their taxes directly from consumers or through travel providers.
By fostering sustainable tourism and minimizing impact on travel providers and travelers, the partnership will help industry participants adopt responsible practices without sacrificing efficiency or user satisfaction. Tourist Tax México, a multinational subsidiary of the SanDom Group based in Mexico City, operates on four continents , and its leadership team brings over 30 years of multinational experience in travel, technology, finance, health, agribusiness, and real estate. This depth of knowledge aligns with TravelKore’s extensive infrastructure and commitment to delivering global, consumer-focused solutions.
Committed to secure and transparent data practices , the collaboration aligns with the 2030 Agenda of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) , supporting key objectives such as climate action, sustainability, inclusive growth, and digital transformation. The partnership’s Global Integrated Communication Platform ensures real-time updates, facilitating timely and accurate information sharing across all stakeholders.
Through a blend of global reach, unwavering customer focus, and a dedication to excellence, Tourist Tax México and TravelKore Inc. are poised to shape the future of tourist tax solutions—ensuring that governments, providers, and travelers benefit from a sustainable, cost-effective, and forward-thinking approach to tax collection.
QR CODE - Cancun Airport Agents Cracking Down on Visitax Payments
Cancun airport agents are cracking down on visitors who haven’t paid the controversial Quintana Roo VISITAX, says the head of Travelkore.
Enforcement of the tax appeared to be fairly lax for some time. But Tim Scurry, the founder and CEO of Travelkore, told Open Jaw that visitors have reported an increasing incidence of uniformed VISITAX agents insisting that they show a QR code as proof of tax payment upon arrival at CUN.
Cancun airport agents are cracking down on visitors who haven’t paid the controversial Quintana Roo VISITAX.
Cancun airport agents are cracking down on visitors who haven’t paid the controversial Quintana Roo VISITAX, says the head of Travelkore.
Enforcement of the tax appeared to be fairly lax for some time. But Tim Scurry, the founder and CEO of Travelkore, told Open Jaw that visitors have reported an increasing incidence of uniformed VISITAX agents insisting that they show a QR code as proof of tax payment upon arrival at CUN.
Goto openjaw.com for the full article. https://openjaw.com/newsroom/tourism/2024/12/02/cancun-airport-agents-cracking-down-on-visitax-payments/
e-Technologies Travel Bulletins Now Include Visitax Notification
As agents face increasing destination taxes to keep track of for their clients, travel risk management company e-Travel Technologies has added tax notifications to its service.
As agents face increasing destination taxes to keep track of for their clients, travel risk management company e-Travel Technologies has added tax notifications to its service.
New VISITAX Signage and Graphics Unveiled – Effective May 9th, 2024!
On May 9th, 2024, the state approved Travelkore to reduce the price of VISITAX, aligning it with the direct cost from the state. Additionally, the state has authorized the use of its emblems and wording on new signage and graphics.
On May 9th, 2024, the state approved Travelkore to reduce the price of VISITAX, aligning it with the direct cost from the state. Additionally, the state has authorized the use of its emblems and wording on new signage and graphics. These graphics aim to eliminate any confusion regarding the requirement to pay VISITAX before leaving the state. The new signage is now being distributed to local businesses, hotels, and resorts, which must comply with Quintana Roo's tourism laws. These laws empower the state to enforce registration and levy penalties for non-registration.
Tourism service providers, including Airbnb hosts, in the state are required to register by May 24th, 2024, or face sanctions and penalties. The purpose of the law is to enhance tourist rights for safety and ensure the professional delivery of paid services. Another major objective is to prevent the exploitation of children and adolescents for sex and drug trafficking.
Mexican State of Quintana Roo Drops Visitax Rate to $17 USD
The price for visiting Quintana Roo has dropped by a couple of Canadian dollars.
Effective immediately, Travelkore, the officially sanctioned payment app, says it has been authorized by the State of Quintana Roo’s representatives to adjust the pricing of VISITAX to $17 USD and $22.50 CAD down from $18.80 USD and $25.00 CAD.
News Article from Openjaw.com
On 05MAR, 2024, the government of Quintano Roo, Mexico announced in the local paper, the Gazette, that existing Tourism Regulations would be put into law, with some additional provisos. 60 days later those laws went into force.
News Article from PAXEDITIONS.COM
Travellers who skip Quintana Roo tourist tax will face “digital tracking,” passport observations: SATQ
Travellers who skip Quintana Roo tourist tax will face “digital tracking,” passport observations: SATQ
News Article from Open-Jaw.com
Quintana Roo Authorities Warn About Visitax No-Paymet But Penalties Arent't Clear
VISITAX ENFORCEMENT