Sargassum Crisis Threatens Riviera Maya Tourism, Business Group Warns
AMEXME warns that sargassum is causing cancellations, lower sales, and reduced economic activity in Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
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AMEXME warns that sargassum is causing cancellations, lower sales, and reduced economic activity in Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Mexico's annual inflation slowed to 3.37% in June, the lowest level since December 2020, driven by falling fruit and vegetable…
Tulum's Centro Tulum and Aldea Tulum projects will add shops, a cinema, and hundreds of jobs.
Tour operators in Tulum report working at only 10% capacity as summer vacation fails to boost tourism.
Mexico exported a record $54.18 billion to the US in May 2026, remaining the top trade partner despite tariffs.
Restaurant owners in Tulum are raising concerns over what they describe as increasingly burdensome health inspections, with some alleging that…
Mexico allocates over 493,000 pesos to three fisheries research projects in Quintana Roo through 2026.
Playa Norte and Playa Centro in Isla Mujeres have been awarded Blue Flag certification for the fifth year running.
Royalton Splash Riviera Cancún maintains over 70% occupancy in H1 2026, plans two more hotels in Cancún and adopts AI.
Red Mexico Emprende will open its Quintana Roo chapter on July 9, aiming to connect entrepreneurs with established businesses.
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