Despite the fact that the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) did not favor him with a resolution to change land use, the developer of the Adamar Solimán condominium in Tulum continues with the construction of the building. The civil organization Defending the Right to a Healthy Environment (Dmas), denounced in two videos this […]
Westjet Partners with 30 Hotels Near Tulum Airport
Westjet inaugurated its services to Tulum on Saturday, November 9, expanding its sun destination offerings for the winter season and solidifying its position as the leading Canadian airline in Mexico’s leisure market. Flight WS 2320 took off from Calgary at 08:55 AM, and flight WS 2034 from Toronto at 09:00 AM. “Westjet is pleased to […]
Xavage Park Temporarily Closes Due to Low Tourist Spending in Cancun
Grupo Xcaret has announced the temporary closure of its Xavage adventure park, located on the Cancun-Puerto Morelos highway, starting November 12. This decision comes in response to a significant drop in tourist spending in the Mexican Caribbean. Reasons for Closure According to Grupo Xcaret, average visitor spending has decreased by 17% compared to previous years, […]
Two Cancun Police Officers Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Colombian Woman
The Attorney General of Quintana Roo confirmed the arrest of officers Saúl Vladimir “N” and Alfredo “N” for their alleged involvement in crimes of sexual abuse and concealment against a Colombian woman. The assault occurred on October 12 on the streets of Supermanzana 63 in Cancún. Arrest Details Municipal President of Cancún, Ana Patricia Peralta, […]
Cozumel Anticipates Economic Boost with Arrival of 31 Cruise Ships
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 […]
15 Colombians Arrested in Quintana Roo for Drug Dealing and “Gota a Gota” Fraud
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 […]
Playa del Carmen Hotels Fight Back Against Erosion and Sargassum Destruction
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 […]
Growing Canadian Interest in Mexican Caribbean Boosts Tourism
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 Air Traffic Decline: Factors Behind the Sharp Drop
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 […]
Quintana Roo Expects Year-End Decline in Timeshare Sales
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 […]