Mexico City, January 12 – The United Front for Hospitality, a coalition of various organizations including Todos Somos Anfitriones, has formally submitted a proposal to the Mexico City government. The initiative aims to integrate community hospitality into the city’s General Development Plan, seeking to establish a modern, evidence-based regulatory framework for short-term rentals.
Addressing Housing Crisis and Proportional Regulation
The proposal challenges the notion that short-term lodging is the primary cause of the housing crisis in Mexico City, asserting that it accounts for less than 1% of the housing stock. Based on this diagnosis, the Front advocates for proportional regulatory schemes that are differentiated by territory and host type, rather than generalized measures.
Institutional Proposal and Territorial Focus
A key aspect of the proposal is the creation of an autonomous public body specializing in Hospitality and Eventual Tourist Stays (ETE). This body would be responsible for coordinating, supervising, and evaluating short-term rental activities, with participation from authorities, communities, and hosts. The goal is to align hospitality policy with the economic, social, and environmental objectives of the General Development Plan.
Ángel Torres, founder of Todos Somos Anfitriones, emphasized that the initiative seeks to shift the debate from ideological stances to an institutional design supported by data, clear rules, and continuous evaluation mechanisms. The proposal also rejects generalized occupancy caps, such as the 50% annual limit, in favor of evidence-based territorial regulation.
Fiscal Matters, Certification, and Governance
Regarding fiscal policy, the Front proposes standardizing the Lodging Tax at 5% for both tourist stays and hotels. It also calls for automatic withholding and payment of taxes by digital platforms to ensure fiscal traceability and regulatory equity.
The document further suggests public and progressive certification for professional hosting, based on criteria of quality, tax compliance, environmental sustainability, and neighborhood coexistence. Additionally, it advocates for the formal participation of the host community in tourism governance bodies, such as the Mixed Fund for Tourism Promotion, and their inclusion in neighborhood forums to prevent conflicts.
This comprehensive proposal was presented within the framework of the public consultation for the 2025-2045 General Development Plan Project, which is considered the guiding instrument for defining the urban, economic, and social direction of the capital in the coming decades.
The United Front for Hospitality believes that these measures will foster a more balanced and sustainable tourism model that benefits both visitors and residents of Mexico City.
