Tourist Boat Traffic Plunges 30% in Quintana Roo Ports
Official August figures show vessel movements down 30.32% at Cozumel, Puerto Juárez and Isla Mujeres, with passenger numbers falling even…
Economy
Tulum Faces Budget Deficit as Tourism Slump Slashes Revenue
Tulum's government is hunting for new revenue to cover year-end obligations after a sharp drop in tourism income.
Drought Stalls Corn Planting in Tulum’s Maya Communities
Scarce rainfall has delayed corn, squash and banana planting in Tulum's Maya communities, with only about 50 of 119 dignitaries…
Tulum Tour Guides Pin Recovery Hopes on Cruise Ships and Year-End Holidays
Tour operators in Tulum expect cruise arrivals and the December holidays to lift demand, though they doubt visitor numbers will…
Hyatt Zilara Cancún Targets 70% Winter Occupancy After $75 Million Renovation
Hyatt Zilara Cancún aims for at least 70% occupancy this winter following a 13-month, $75 million renovation and reopening in…
Cozumel Hotel Tips Dispute Escalates to Federal Court as CTM Challenges CROC
A CTM-affiliated union has filed a constitutional appeal against a ruling granting CROC the collective bargaining contract and tip control…
Cancún Sargassum Arrivals Ease in September, but Officials Watch the Winds
Cancún has removed about 1,760 tons of sargassum in September, far below last August's total, but shifting winds could redirect…
ADO Artisan Fair in Playa del Carmen Offers Vendors a Rent-Free Sales Space
Ten artisans from the Hecho en Playa program are selling directly at the ADO bus terminal as local craft sales…
Puerto Morelos Mayor Accuses Predecessor Laura Fernández Piña of 1.26 Billion-Peso Embezzlement
Blanca Merari Tziu says her predecessor, now a gubernatorial candidate, left Puerto Morelos with crushing debts and faces criminal complaints.
Trump to Fed: Cut Rates or I’ll Halt Trade With Deficit Nations
Donald Trump has again threatened to interrupt U.S. trade with countries with which the United...