MAZATLÁN, Mexico – Hotel operators in Mazatlán have expressed surprise at a scheduled increase in the Non-Resident Fee (DNR) for 2027 and are now proposing that a portion of the revenue be specifically earmarked for federal tourism promotion. José Ramón Manguart, president of the Tres Islas Hotel Association, admitted that the fee hike was not […]
MÉRIDA, Mexico – In a strategic move to solidify its presence in international markets and stimulate the local economy, Yucatán is preparing for the 2026-2027 winter season with a significant expansion of air connectivity to Canada, one of its most strategic tourism source regions. The initiative, coordinated by the Secretariat of Tourism Development (Sefotur), aims […]
MÉRIDA, Mexico – A Yucatán-based startup is transforming one of the Caribbean’s most pressing environmental challenges into a viable industrial opportunity. By converting invasive sargassum algae—which plagues coastal regions—into sustainable bioplastics, the company offers an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-derived packaging materials. Bioplaster Research specializes in developing biomaterials for packaging, the textile industry, and various other […]
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico – A 46-year-old woman has been handed over to the Guanajuato State Prosecutor’s Office following a violent incident in which she struck a traffic officer while attempting to flee a citation. The incident occurred over the weekend in the downtown area of San Miguel de Allende. According to local reports, […]
SAN LUIS POTOSÍ – The Park San Luis Potosí is rapidly establishing itself as a premier mixed-use development, blending residential units, office spaces, retail hubs, and recreational areas into a single cohesive environment. According to Óscar Alarcón, Project Director at Inmobilia and head of the development, the project’s first residential tower has already reached 95% […]
MEXICO CITY – The real estate developers’ association (ADI) has expressed grave concerns that a new metropolitan planning program could jeopardize nearly $9 billion in planned investments across the Mexico Valley Metropolitan Area. The association, which currently manages a portfolio of 163 projects, warns that the proposed draft of the Metropolitan Planning Program (POZMVM) may […]
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Volaris has officially inaugurated a new direct flight route connecting Guadalajara with Washington Dulles International Airport. The launch marks the first non-stop connection between the Jalisco capital and the U.S. capital, offering three weekly frequencies designed to accommodate tourists, business travelers, and family visits. The inaugural flight took place on Thursday, October […]
Why is Dirty Water Reaching Guadalajara Homes? A Crisis of Infrastructure and Contamination GUADALAJARA, Mexico – The reasons behind the recurring reports of murky water and foul odors in the Guadalajara metropolitan area are rooted in a trifecta of systemic failures: a contaminated primary source, a primitive transport system, and a decaying distribution network. The […]
TAMPICO, Mexico – For decades, a passionate debate has persisted in the cafés of Tampico: did Hollywood legend Humphrey Bogart actually walk the streets of the port city during the filming of the 1948 adventure Western The Treasure of the Sierra Madre? Directed by John Huston and based on the screenplay by B. Traven, the […]
MONTERREY, Mexico – The state of Nuevo León has made a significant leap in the national tourism landscape, rising from 12th to 6th place in Mexico’s Tourism Investment Portfolio. This milestone, highlighted in the state’s Fifth Government Report, underscores a period of rapid growth characterized by infrastructure expansion, innovation, and sustainability. The state’s portfolio now […]
