World Cup 2026 Fails to Boost Tourism in Mexican Caribbean as Hotel Occupancy Dips Below 60%
Hotel occupancy in Quintana Roo remains below 60% despite World Cup 2026, as airline shifts reduce flights from the US.
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Quintana Roo Security Chief Calls Playa del Carmen Shooting an ‘Isolated Incident’
The state security secretary says crime is declining despite a weekend attack on a seafood restaurant.
Activists Denounce Mangrove Damage From Paradisus Hotel Expansion in Playa del Carmen
Environmental activists allege the Paradisus Meliá hotel destroyed protected mangroves to expand guest areas.
Fire Destroys Four Buses at Del Valle Depot in Cancun
A large fire at a Cancun bus depot destroyed four buses and a van; 10 people evacuated, no injuries.
Temporary Border Closure With Belize Causes Traffic Chaos in Chetumal
A temporary border closure with Belize caused miles-long traffic jams and stranded hundreds of families in Chetumal.
Attack on Newly Opened Playa del Carmen Restaurant Raises Security Concerns for Local Businesses
A newly opened seafood restaurant in Playa del Carmen became the scene of a deadly armed attack Sunday night, renewing…
Mexican Agricultural Exporters Fear New US Barriers During USMCA Review
Mexican agribusinesses expect the US to propose seasonal restrictions on fruit and vegetable imports during the USMCA review.
Quintana Roo Government Denies Environmental Emergency Over Sargassum Crisis
State officials say no environmental contingency declared despite massive sargassum influx affecting beaches in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Mahahual.
Housing Crisis Hits Tulum as Tourism Boom Fades
Tulum faces a housing crisis as 80% of homes cater to tourists, leaving locals without affordable options.
Cozumel Airport Modernization 70% Complete, Capacity to Increase by a Third
Cozumel International Airport's renovation is 70% complete, aiming to boost passenger capacity by a third.