Mexico Cuts 1.5 Billion Pesos From Quintana Roo Budget, Finance Secretary Confirms
Quintana Roo confirms federal budget cuts of 1.5 billion pesos since February, affecting municipalities.
Economy
Playa del Carmen Sees 30% Revenue Boost From Discount Campaign
Municipal revenue in Playa del Carmen rose 25-30% last month due to a discount campaign that will continue through August.
Playa del Carmen Leads Mexico in Vacation Rentals, Hoteliers Urge Regulation
Playa del Carmen has the most vacation rental units nationwide, impacting hotel occupancy, industry leader says.
Mexico Prepares for Sargassum Influx as 88,998 Tons Collected in Quintana Roo
Mexico collects 88,998 tons of sargassum in Quintana Roo as authorities prepare a comprehensive strategy.
Around 70 Businesses Close on Playa del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue Amid Violence, Sargassum
About 70 shops and restaurants on Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue have closed, citing extortion and sargassum.
IATA Warns of 7% Global Airfare Hike as Jet Fuel Prices Surge in Mexico, Impacting Cancún Flights
Jet fuel prices in Mexico surged over 20 pesos per liter, forcing airlines to cut routes and raise fares to…
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.
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.
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.