Quintana Roo Bets on Luxury, Diving and Gastronomy Tourism for 2027
Quintana Roo is courting high-end travelers with luxury, gastronomy and diving campaigns as Costa Mujeres hotel growth accelerates.
Laura Castillo
Mexico Proposes 35% Hike in Fee Charged to Foreign Tourists
Mexico's 2027 budget plan would raise the non-resident fee for foreign visitors from 983 to 1,334.80 pesos, a 35% jump.
Tren Maya Launches Sunday Round-Trip Route From Mérida to Chichén Itzá
The Tren Maya has begun running a Sunday round-trip service between Mérida and Chichén Itzá, with a dining car and…
Cancún Pushes Medical Tourism as Sector Grows and Expo Returns in December
Quintana Roo is betting on medical and wellness tourism, which grows up to 3 points a year and draws visitors…
Playa del Carmen Vacation Rentals Still Lag Far Behind Hotel Tax Obligations
Vacation rentals in Playa del Carmen began collecting an environmental fee on Sept. 1 but remain far from hotel-level tax…
Quintana Roo Adds New Air Routes Ahead of Winter Tourist Season
Governor Mara Lezama announced new routes from Los Cabos and Acapulco plus talks with Canada and Brazil to boost winter…
Quintana Roo Unveils 2027 Tourism Strategy Focused on New Markets and Air Routes
Quintana Roo will diversify its tourism markets, restore flight routes and launch a guide to certified cenotes ahead of 2027,…
Akumal Halts Turtle Swim Tours Through September
Akumal, Quintana Roo — Tourism service providers in Akumal will suspend sea turtle swimming and...
Mexico’s Treasury Seeks Power to Ban Cash Payments Sector by Sector
A new bill would let Mexico's Treasury designate which industries must accept only digital payments, with 15 days to name…
Business Leaders Urge Playa del Carmen to Diversify Economy as Tourism Slumps
Canacintra's Playa del Carmen chief warns a weak summer season hit small businesses and calls for new industries beyond tourism.