Small Hotels in Playa del Carmen Face Worst Season in Years
Small hotels in Playa del Carmen report occupancy below 30% due to sargasso seaweed and negative perception.
Laura Castillo
Sargasso-Based Fertilizer From Quintana Roo Exported to US
Sarga Agriscience exports organic fertilizer made from sargasso to the US, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Belizean Visitor Numbers to Chetumal Drop Over 50%, Hitting Local Economy Hard
Chetumal sees over 50% drop in Belizean visitors due to mistreatment, insecurity, and discrimination, devastating local businesses.
Diagnostic Workshop Aims to Boost Sustainable Tourism in Xcalak
Authorities and community members held a workshop to strengthen sustainable tourism in Xcalak, Quintana Roo.
Vacation Rentals in Tulum Now Equal 50% of Its Lodging Supply
Tulum's vacation rental supply has surged to over 5,000 units, matching half of the city's hotel rooms and sparking concerns…
SEMARNAT Launches Working Groups in Mahahual for Sustainable Development
Mexico's environment agency begins community talks to create a master plan balancing investment and ecological protection in Mahahual.
Quintana Roo Strengthens Commercial Ties to Boost Sargasso Innovation
SEDE joins forum to connect businesses, academia, and government for sustainable sargasso use.
Mara Lezama Inaugurates St. Regis Costa Mujeres With $250 Million Investment
Governor Mara Lezama opened the St. Regis Costa Mujeres, a $250 million project creating 2,000 construction jobs and 250 permanent…
Tomato Prices Surge Over 100% as Fruit and Vegetable Inflation Hits Mexican Households
Fruit and vegetable prices rose 13.69% in early 2026, with tomatoes up 106%, as El Niño threatens further increases.
Puebla Plans to Buy 6,000 Olinia EVs to Replace Mototaxis
Puebla state plans to purchase 6,000 Olinia electric vehicles to replace unauthorized mototaxis, offering a 20% down payment subsidy.