Dolphinarium Attendance Drops 10% as Foreign Tourism Slows in Mexican Caribbean
Delphinus reports a 10% annual decline in visitors to dolphinariums in the Mexican Caribbean, citing economic uncertainty and the 2026…
Laura Castillo
Tourist Numbers Rise But Spending Falls in Quintana Roo, Data Shows
International arrivals in Quintana Roo rose 11.9% in March 2026, but total spending fell 3.4%, signaling a structural challenge.
Playa del Carmen Mayor Leads ‘Brigadas de Transformacion’ to Support 1,200 Local Businesses
Mayor Estefanía Mercado's program offers free training and services to 1,200 small businesses in Playa del Carmen.
Jet Fuel Price Surge 61% Threatens Mexican Caribbean Tourism, But Officials Remain Optimistic
Jet fuel prices have risen 61% since January, pressuring airlines in Quintana Roo, but officials and businesses say the destination…
EU to Eliminate Tariffs on Mexican Agri-Food Products Immediately
The EU will immediately eliminate tariffs on Mexican agri-food products, opening a market of 450 million consumers.
Cozumel Launches Million-Dollar Fishing Tournament With All-Cash Prize
Cozumel's 55th Rodeo de Lanchas Mexicanas fishing tournament offers all-cash prizes, with 500,000 pesos for first place.
Two Years In, Maya Train Struggles With Low Ridership in Quintana Roo
The Maya Train in Quintana Roo sees low passenger numbers, empty stations, and limited daily service two years after operations…
Hotel Reservations Lag in Mexico, US, and Canada Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Hotel occupancy in host nations Mexico, US, and Canada is below expectations less than two months before the 2026 World…
Farmacias del Ahorro Deploys AI to Free Up 100,000 Operational Hours in One Year
Farmacias del Ahorro launches AI initiative to save 100,000 operational hours in 12 months using Google's Gemini Enterprise.
Despite Mega-Projects, Quintana Roo Economy Shrank 8.68% in 2025
Quintana Roo's economy contracted 8.68% in 2025 as the boost from federal mega-projects like the Tren Maya faded.