The government of Solidaridad only has two trademarks in its favor: “Inter Playa del Carmen” and “Hecho en Playa del Carmen.” The Government of Solidaridad will process the registration of the brand with the name “Playa del Carmen,” with which they plan to join the promotion of the city at tourism fairs. Estefanía Mercado Asencio, […]
Tren Maya Workers Do Not Transition to Tourism Sector
Although it was expected that once the Tren Maya construction was completed, the workers would join the hotel and restaurant workforce, thereby reducing labor shortages, this has not been reflected, mentioned José Francisco Trujillo Brandi, the Deputy Secretary of Labor for the northern state zone. Therefore, he said, job fairs continue to be held in […]
46-Year-Old Canadian Takes His Own Life in Tulum
A 46-year-old Canadian man was found dead in the Riviera neighborhood of Tulum, in what appears to be a suicide by hanging. The incident was reported around 7:14 AM to the C4 emergency number. A visibly distressed woman reported that her boyfriend was unconscious. Initially, she indicated that a minor was involved, but later clarified […]
US Authorities and Tulum Tourism Officials Review Visitor Information
They addressed key topics in promoting the ‘Guest Assist’ app and the use of official documents. Amber Baskette, Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs at the US Embassy in Mexico, and her team met with the General Directorate of Tourism Tulum at the C.I.T.A.E.M offices, where they discussed key topics in promoting the Guest Assist app […]
Cancún Continues to Struggle with Insecurity Despite Million-Dollar Investment
There are already 600 neighborhood cameras and 29 security totems installed in parks and sports facilities. Municipal authorities in Cancún announced that 70 new intelligent monitoring points (PMI) or video surveillance equipment have been installed in the city, apparently to contribute to security. These are linked to the newly modernized Command and Control Center (C2), […]
Strengthening Security in Cancún with 600 Semar Personnel
Four boats and four jet skis have been agreed upon for sea surveillance. Security in Cancún, one of Mexico’s main tourist destinations, will be reinforced with 600 personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) who have already arrived in the state as part of the inter-institutional security strategy agreed upon between the state and […]
Lezama Seeks Chinese Tourism for Chetumal with Tulum Airport
The governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, met with the ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Mexico, Zhang Run, with the aim of boosting tourism and trade. Lezama addressed issues related to the safety of tourists and the attractions offered by the 12 destinations in Quintana Roo. She also highlighted the friendliness and […]
Canaco Servytur Tulum Chetumal Demands Order in Demonstrations and Road Blocks
Amir Padilla Espadas, president of Canaco Servytur Tulum Chetumal, spoke out about recent road blocks at the entrance to the capital, expressing concern about the impact of these demonstrations on citizens and vehicular traffic. The business leader acknowledged the receptivity of the state government, led by Governor Mara Lezama, towards social demands, but highlighted the […]
Armed Man Robs Woman After Leaving Bank with 130,000 Pesos in Tulum
A man used a weapon to rob a woman and steal cash on Tulum Boulevard. The increase in insecurity in Tulum became evident again after a robbery occurred in front of the Boxito store, located on Tulum Boulevard. The incident happened when a woman, who had just withdrawn 130,000 pesos from a bank branch, was […]
Tourists Flee Quintana Roo Due to Taxi Drivers and Insecurity
Travel consultants have reported that tourists prefer other destinations due to the constant problems related to the conflict between taxi drivers and ride-sharing platforms. Playa del Carmen, Cancún, and Tulum, traditionally at the top of favorite destinations, have been displaced by places like Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, and the Yucatecan destinations of Progreso […]