Kukulcán Interchange Hits 70% as Cancún Delivery Slips to December
The 1.92-kilometer Kukulcán interchange in Cancún is 70% complete, but officials now expect delivery in December, with rain possibly delaying…
Development
Quintana Roo Rethinks Tourism Model as Visitor Spending Falls
Tourism leaders in Quintana Roo push for diversification and warn a planned non-resident fee hike could further hurt the Mexican…
Drainage Connection Gap Worsens Pollution of Cenotes and Beaches in Quintana Roo
Missing sewer connections in Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum are contaminating cenotes, aquifers and coastal waters, an environmental expert…
Playa del Carmen Housing Prices Hit 4 Million Pesos as Workers Struggle to Buy
Hotel workers in Playa del Carmen say apartments priced up to 4 million pesos are out of reach, forcing many…
Semarnat Rejects 954-Room Megahotel at Punta Maroma in Playa del Carmen
Mexico's environment ministry denied environmental authorization for a 954-room hotel complex planned at Punta Maroma near Playa del Carmen.
Isla Mujeres Approves Updated Development Plan With 185 Action Items
Isla Mujeres officials approved an updated municipal development plan for 2024-2027, retaining five strategic axes and adding 185 lines of…
UT-Chetumal Prepares Aeronautics Degree to Meet Labor Demand
UT-Chetumal seeks federal approval for a new aeronautics program as Zenith Aeronáutica's arrival drives demand for aircraft maintenance specialists.
Mara Lezama Unveils Quintana Roo Sustainable Tourism Master Plan Through 2050
Governor Mara Lezama presented Quintana Roo's 2050 Sustainable Tourism Master Plan and awarded the 2026 State Tourism Prize to researcher…
Semarnat Denies Permit for Secrets Moxché Coastal Project in Playa del Carmen
Mexico's environment agency rejected a coastal restoration plan for the Secrets Moxché hotel after finding breakwaters were built without federal…
Cancún Airport Expansion to Continue Through 2028 With New Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 Upgrades
Cancún International Airport will expand Terminal 1, Terminal 4 and vehicle access roads through 2028, director Carlos Trueba says.