Cozumel is set to welcome 31 cruise ships between November 11 and 17, bringing an estimated 93,000 travelers and potentially generating over 126 million pesos in economic impact. Port activity on the island will significantly increase during this period, with the arrival of these “colossi of the seas.” Tuesday will be the busiest day, with […]

Authorities in Quintana Roo have arrested 15 Colombians allegedly involved in drug dealing and the fraudulent loan system known as “gota a gota.” The arrests followed three search warrants executed on Saturday, November 9, in the municipality of Benito Juárez as part of ongoing investigations into health-related crimes. The first operation took place on a […]

Hoteliers in Playa del Carmen are facing a double threat – erosion and sargassum – which is causing damage to beaches and infrastructure. The issue is not only affecting the coastline, but also impacting lodging centers. In Xangri-La, a section of beach has lost several meters of land due to erosion. This has led to […]

Interest in visiting the Mexican Caribbean from Canada remains strong, presenting a significant growth opportunity for the tourism sector, according to Gaetan Babin, president and CEO of the Canadian Resort Development Association (CRTA) based in Toronto. Speaking at the GNEX Acotur 2024 event held from November 5 to 7 in Cancun, Babin highlighted the attractiveness […]

Cancun Airport has been experiencing a significant decline in air traffic, with passenger numbers dropping by 14.9% in October compared to the same month last year. This marks a steepening of the decline that started a few months ago, according to data from ASUR, which manages the airport. The reduction in passenger traffic was driven […]

The Association of Vacation and Tourist Complexes (Acotur) in Quintana Roo anticipates closing the year with timeshare sales of 5,000 million pesos, marking a decrease of at least 15% compared to the record sales of 2023. Ana Kiseleva, president of Acotur in Quintana Roo, explained that 2024 has been challenging due to a drop in […]

Low-cost airlines have joined forces to minimize fraud targeting travelers, particularly through fake shopping websites. The “Wings Against Fraud” campaign aims to reach all tourist states, including Quintana Roo, to provide greater protection for tourists. Jackie Kaltschimitt, Director of Public Relations and Corporate Communications for Volaris, emphasized the need to establish links with entities such […]

The arrival of the Marriott group to Bacalar is expected to significantly boost the local economy, generating new employment opportunities, especially for workers completing the Mayan Train project, announced Bacalar’s municipal president, Alfredo Contreras Méndez. This hotel consortium is set to begin operations with the construction of its first 40 super luxury rooms, part of […]

Residents and business owners in Mahahual are fed up with constant power outages and have announced plans to block the Bacalar-Tulum federal highway next Monday if the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) does not resolve the issue this weekend. They have been enduring these conditions for almost a month. Planned Protest Rodrigo Benavides, a representative of […]

Despite recent crime issues in Cancun, many people still feel safe in the destination. However, officials are committed to improving security in this popular tourist city. They are constantly launching various security operations to protect the millions of tourists who visit Cancun every year. Here are the seven new security measures announced to keep tourists […]