Playa del Carmen Finances Under Investigation Over Nearly 890 Million Pesos in Liabilities
Playa del Carmen's finances are under investigation after officials found nearly 890 million pesos in liabilities and flagged irregularities.
Economy
Quintana Roo Turns to AI as Tourism Arrivals Plunge
Researchers at Universidad del Caribe say travelers now plan trips with AI tools, urging Quintana Roo hotels to adapt as…
Mexico’s 2027 Budget Proposes New Non-Resident Fee Hike; Sheinbaum Says Tourism Won’t Be Hurt
Mexico's 2027 economic package includes another increase to the non-resident fee paid by foreign visitors, with funds earmarked for digitizing…
Mariachis in Quintana Roo Struggle as Tourist Numbers Drop
Hotel occupancy of 30 to 35 percent has left mariachi bands in Quintana Roo with little work, forcing them to…
Playa del Carmen Takes Out 154 Million Peso Santander Loan, Must Repay by June 2027
Playa del Carmen finalized a 154 million peso Santander loan that must be repaid by June 2027, before the current…
Sheinbaum and Lutnick Hold ‘Very Useful’ Virtual Meeting Amid US-Mexico Trade Talks
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick held a virtual meeting officials called a cordial step forward…
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to Meet With Sheinbaum, Ebrard in Mexico City
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum and Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard in Mexico City.
Quintana Roo Aims to Become International Film Production Hub
Quintana Roo will host an international film producers convention in November as it works to become a bigger player in…
Playa del Carmen Cuts Business License Costs 50% as Broader Municipal Discounts Begin
The municipality is offering half-price business licenses and faster approvals to attract new investment and support local entrepreneurs.
Amexme Riviera Maya Presents 2026 Work Report and Urges License Fee Review
High municipal license costs are pushing Playa del Carmen businesses into informality, Amexme Riviera Maya said in its 2026 work…