Federal Transfers to Quintana Roo Fall 11.1% in First Half
Federal transfers to Quintana Roo fell 11.1% in the first half of 2026, the third-largest drop among Mexican states.
Laura Castillo
Cancun Hotel Occupancy Dips in July Despite Summer Peak
Hotel occupancy in Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Puerto Morelos slipped in July, despite strong summer demand and near-full airport schedules.
Tulum Airport Passenger Traffic Falls 33% in First Half of 2026
The Tulum International Airport served 471,500 passengers from January to June, a 33.2% year-over-year decline, with international traffic down 40.8%.
Sargassum Influx Leaves Cancun’s Beaches Empty at Peak of Summer Season
A record sargassum influx is emptying Cancun's beaches and hurting businesses even as tourists arrive in large numbers.
Quintana Roo Leads Mexico in Certified Beaches
Quintana Roo holds the most certified beaches in Mexico, with Cancún earning 53 Blue Flag distinctions for the 2026-2027 season.
Cancún Loses Millions in Medical Tourism Revenue, Expert Says
An industry advisor says Cancún is missing out on millions in medical tourism revenue because the destination lacks a promotion…
Cozumel Tourism Promoters Report 70% Drop in Summer Sales
Cozumel tourism promoters report a 70% drop in summer sales, with some workers going home empty-handed.
Maya Cultural Route Seeks to Bring More Tulum Visitors into Rural Communities
A community tourism circuit connecting several Maya villages in the municipality of Tulum is being promoted as an alternative to…
Mexican Caribbean Faces Challenging Summer as Flights Drop and Sargassum Lingers
New study warns reduced flights, sargassum and safety perceptions could hamper summer tourism in Cancún, Cozumel and Tulum.
Cancun Market 23 Vendors Report 40% Drop in Sales
Vendors at Cancun's Market 23 report a 40% drop in summer sales, citing limited tourist budgets and fewer visitors.