Tourism Picks Up in Playa del Carmen, But Visitors Remain Cautious
Hotel occupancy in Playa del Carmen is recovering, but tourists are spending cautiously and numbers are below last year.
Laura Castillo
Riu Palace Peninsula Reopens in Cancun With Full Renovation and New Elite Club
Riu Palace Peninsula in Cancun reopens after a complete renovation, introducing the exclusive adults-only Elite Club.
Playa del Carmen Nears Decision on Bank for Short-Term Loan
Playa del Carmen is close to selecting a bank for a short-term loan of up to 154 million pesos, the…
Cancun Restaurants Launch Discount Coupon Book to Combat Crisis
The restaurant industry in Cancun launches a discount coupon book to boost consumption amid a severe economic downturn.
Cancun Steps Up International Tourism Push With Three Major Events
Cancun officials will promote the destination at FIT Argentina, World Travel Awards in Jamaica, and WTM London ahead of winter.
Playa del Carmen Experts Call for Tourism Diversification Beyond Sun and Beach
Engineers and specialists propose medical, cultural, and convention tourism to reduce dependency on the sun-and-beach model.
CROC Rejects Layoffs as Cancun Hotel Occupancy Dips, Accuses Hotels of Exaggerating
CROC leaders say Cancun hotel occupancy of 50-70% is enough to maintain jobs, accuse hotels of exaggerating downturn.
Young Maya Entrepreneurs in Betania Transform Honey to Boost Beekeeper Incomes
Young Maya entrepreneurs in Betania launched the Lol Kab project to create honey-based products, aiming for fairer prices and stronger…
Sargassum Hits Lobster Fishing in María Elena, Fishermen Seek Solutions
Sargassum influx in María Elena reduces lobster catches, threatening livelihoods of 50 fishermen.
Mexican Artisan Cheeses Win Over Discerning Palates, Says UNAM Expert
Artisan cheeses account for only 10% of consumption but are highly prized in gourmet markets.