Asociación Mexicana de Desarrolladores Turísticos

What Asociación Mexicana de Desarrolladores Turísticos does

Asociación Mexicana de Desarrolladores Turísticos (AMDETUR), A. C., founded in 1987 and headquartered in Mexico City, is a non-profit industry association that represents Mexico's vacation ownership and timeshare sector. Its members include tourist developers, exchange companies, specialized providers, and regional associations such as ACOTUR and ACLUVAQ. The association drives member engagement through annual congresses (Congresos AMDETUR), specialized forums, webinars, and academic programming under AMDETUR Academia.

AMDETUR's core service offerings include TalenTur, an AI-powered tourism talent platform built in collaboration with BeWanted that uses candidate-profile matching against job requirements; the Comité de Tecnología Aplicada a la Propiedad Vacacional, a technology committee focused on innovation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation; La Huella de la Propiedad Vacacional, an annual industry research study published with STARC and Universidad Anáhuac Cancún that quantifies the sector's $6.2B in net sales and 3.5% contribution to tourism GDP; and a legal framework documentation service covering NOM-029-SE-2021 and state-level regulations. The association is governed by a Board of Directors and actively participates in CNET, ARDA, and GNEX.

The business model is member-funded through recurring affiliation fees, supplemented by TalenTur platform services and event-related revenue (sponsorships, exhibition fees at the Congress). Mexico's position as the world's second-largest vacation ownership market, with 22,813 rooms occupied daily, 309,000 memberships planned for 2024, and 76% of sales to international buyers, underpins the association's relevance and its role as the unified industry voice before regulators and international bodies.

Name

Asociación Mexicana de Desarrolladores Turísticos

Legal name

Asociación Mexicana de Desarrolladores Turísticos

Website

https://amdetur.org.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AMDETUR is a non-profit association founded in 1987 that represents Mexico's vacation ownership and timeshare developers, exchange companies, specialized providers, and regional associations, offering industry advocacy, research, events, and the AI-powered TalenTur talent platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues/Affiliation Fees: AMDETUR operates as a non-profit association representing tourist developers, exchange companies, specialized providers, and local associations. Revenue is generated through affiliation/membership fees from developers and affiliated companies in the vacation ownership and timeshare sector in Mexico.
2. TalenTur Platform Services: The TalenTur talent platform connects tourism professionals with member companies. While the platform description mentions registration for both candidates and employers, specific monetization details are not disclosed.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AMDETUR is a non-profit industry association that represents tourist developers, exchange companies, specialized providers, and local associations in Mexico's timeshare and vacation ownership sector. Its core offerings include membership affiliation services, the TalenTur AI-powered tourism talent matching platform, an annual industry Congress and specialized forums, the Technology Committee for Applied Technology to Vacation Ownership, and industry research publications including La Huella de la Propiedad Vacacional.

Product overview

AMDETUR offers a portfolio of member services centered on its core mission of strengthening the timeshare and vacation ownership sector in Mexico. The primary service offerings include: TalenTur, an AI-powered tourism talent recruitment platform built on BeWanted technology; the Technology Committee for Applied Technology to Vacation Ownership, which drives digital transformation and cybersecurity adoption among members; industry research publications including the annual 'La Huella de la Propiedad Vacacional' study conducted with STARC; and AMDETUR Academia, providing educational programs and webinars. The association also organizes the annual AMDETUR Congress and provides legal framework documentation to members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TalenTur: A talent platform for the tourism industry in collaboration with beWanted, using AI to match candidates with tourism companies.

Products and services

• TalenTur Mexico's first job board specialized in hospitality and tourism. AI-powered platform that enables candidates to upload resumes and connect with leading tourism companies, using artificial intelligence to match profiles with job requirements. Developed in collaboration with BeWanted.
• Comité de Tecnología Aplicada a la Propiedad Vacacional Technology committee focused on driving innovation and adoption of advanced technology solutions to optimize operations and management of all processes within the vacation ownership sector. Analyzes trends, shares best practices, and develops strategies for technology implementation, cybersecurity improvement, and digital transformation.
• La Huella de la Propiedad Vacacional Annual industry study documenting the economic magnitude and impact of vacation ownership in Mexico, highlighting contribution to tourism GDP, job creation, and its role in promoting extended and stable year-round stays. Prepared by STARC with AMDETUR's support.
• AMDETUR Congress Annual industry congress bringing together vacation ownership professionals, developers, exchange companies, and technology providers for networking, education, and business development. Includes sponsorship and exhibition opportunities for affiliated companies.
• AMDETUR Academia Educational programs including the Integral Property Management Program, Academic Congress, and webinars for professional development in the vacation ownership sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mexico ranks 2nd globally in vacation property sales with $6.2 billion USD in annual net sales
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AMAR (Asociación Mexicana de Adultos Retro)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025AMDETUR and AMAR signed an agreement on October 23, 2025, to promote tourism and residential products focused on adults 50 years and older. The alliance strengthens the longevity economy in Mexico and targets the growing 50+ demographic in vacation ownership.
• InterprotecciónminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025AMDETUR announced a strategic alliance with Interprotección, one of Mexico's most important insurance brokers with over 40 years of experience and national presence. The partnership offers preferential insurance conditions to the vacation ownership community.
• STARCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025STARC prepared comparative charts and data for AMDETUR's La Huella de la Propiedad Vacacional 2025 study. STARC provided visual indicators illustrating the sector's evolution, contribution to Tourism GDP, and distribution of offerings by destination.
• BeWantedcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2024AMDETUR partnered with BeWanted to launch TalenTur, Mexico's first job board specialized in hospitality and tourism. The platform uses artificial intelligence to match tourism professionals with member companies. BeWanted provides the AI-powered technology infrastructure while AMDETUR provides industry access and branding.
• Deloitte S-LatamcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Deloitte S-Latam collaborated with AMDETUR on a Digital Maturity Assessment campaign for vacation ownership properties. The campaign invited members to complete a questionnaire and receive a personalized diagnostic on digital maturity, helping companies identify technology adoption opportunities.
• Universidad Anáhuac CancúncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024AMDETUR founded a Research Chair at Universidad Anáhuac Cancún to conduct studies on vacation ownership in Mexico. The partnership produced La Huella de la Propiedad Vacacional 2025 study providing comprehensive analysis of the sector's economic impact.
• CNET (Consejo Nacional Empresarial Turístico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMDETUR is an active member of CNET (National Tourism Business Council), participating in assemblies and contributing to the strategic agenda for Mexican tourism. AMDETUR cast its vote in the election of CNET's president Antonio Cosío Pando in September 2025.
• ACOTUR (Asociación de Complejos Vacacionales y Turísticos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACOTUR is a regional association affiliated with AMDETUR representing vacation and tourist complexes in southern Mexico, particularly Quintana Roo. ACOTUR organizes the Foro de las Mujeres and other initiatives, operating as AMDETUR's regional chapter.
• ARDA (American Resort Development Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMDETUR maintains collaboration with ARDA, participating in events such as ARDA Spring Conference 2026. The partnership positions AMDETUR as Mexico's representative in the international vacation ownership industry.
• GNEX (Global Network for Exchange)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMDETUR participates in GNEX events including GNEX ACOTUR 2025 and GNEX-CRTA 2025 in Orlando, Florida. These are among the most influential events for the international vacation property and timeshare industry.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• BeWanted: AI-powered talent matching platform that powers AMDETUR's TalenTur platform. BeWanted is a technology/enabling partner comparable to AMDETUR only in the talent platform sub-product, not as an association.
• STARC: Research and data firm that prepared La Huella de la Propiedad Vacacional 2025 study for AMDETUR. STARC is an enabling/thematic peer — both organizations produce and analyze data on the Mexican vacation ownership industry.

Emerging players

• RCI (part of Travel + Leisure Co.): Leading vacation exchange company that participates in AMDETUR's Technology Committee. RCI is an exchange-side industry peer whose members and developers overlap with AMDETUR's constituency, providing comparable exchange-network services.
• Interval International: Global vacation exchange network serving timeshare owners and resort developers. Comparable to AMDETUR in serving the same end customers and developer members, though as a commercial exchange platform rather than an association.

Broad incumbents

• CNET (Consejo Nacional Empresarial Turístico): Mexico's national tourism business council, of which AMDETUR is an active member. CNET is a higher-level industry body representing the broader Mexican tourism industry, with overlapping advocacy and government-relations functions.
• ARDA (American Resort Development Association): The US national trade association for the vacation ownership and timeshare industry. ARDA is AMDETUR's most direct international counterpart and collaborates with AMDETUR on events such as ARDA Spring Conference 2026, serving overlapping developer and exchange-company members.

Direct peers

• ACLUVAQ (Asociación de Clubes Vacacionales de Quintana Roo): Local association of vacation clubs in Quintana Roo - a key Mexican Caribbean destination. ACLUVAQ is also a regional chapter affiliate of AMDETUR, representing a subset of AMDETUR's vacation ownership developer members.
• ACOTUR (Asociación de Complejos Vacacionales y Turísticos): Regional Mexican association representing vacation and tourist complexes in southern Mexico, particularly Quintana Roo. ACOTUR is a regional chapter affiliate of AMDETUR, organizing co-branded events such as the Foro de las Mujeres and GNEX-ACOTUR.
• GNEX (Global Network for Exchange): Global conference and networking organization for the timeshare and vacation ownership industry. AMDETUR co-hosts GNEX events (GNEX ACOTUR 2025, GNEX-CRTA 2025), making GNEX a directly comparable event/community-driven peer.

Regional players

• RDO (Resort Development Organisation): European trade association for the resort development and timeshare industry. RDO is the closest peer to AMDETUR for the European vacation ownership market, operating in a different geography but with the same association-led advocacy and event model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amdetur
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0By1cXlvyjruPCJTqQpuAg
• Facebookfacebook.com/amdetur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amdetur
• Instagraminstagram.com/amdetur

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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