Tourists Cancel Trips in Playa del Carmen Due to Sargassum Mud and Lack of Infrastructure
Tourists are canceling boat tours in Playa del Carmen because sargassum has turned beaches into foul-smelling mud, with no proper…
Economy
Small Hotels in Playa del Carmen Hit by Historic Slump, President Says
Small hotels in Playa del Carmen report 35% occupancy, layoffs, and two years of lean times.
Playa del Carmen Launches Free Discount Card for Local Residents
Playa del Carmen launches Pase Playense, a free discount card for residents, offering savings at 183 local businesses.
Cozumel Maintains Air Connectivity and Strengthens Tourism With Cruises and Events: Sedetur
Cozumel's hotel occupancy is near 60%, with summer recovery expected through air connectivity, cruises, and events.
Tulum Mayor Seeks to Raise Property Tax Amid Economic Crisis
Tulum's government is moving to increase property taxes by updating cadastral values, drawing criticism from residents.
Mexico Army-Run Tulum Hotel Nearly Empty Despite $300 Million Investment
A 352-room hotel built by the Mexican army in Tulum remains nearly empty, with guests reporting they were the only…
Playa Del Carmen Council Approves New $154 Million Loan Amid Financial Crisis
Playa del Carmen's city council approved a new 154 million peso short-term loan, pushing total short-term debt to 251 million…
Tulum Businesses Seek Tax Relief as Tourism Slumps
Tulum businesses request municipal tax extensions due to falling tourism and sales.
Tulum to Host International Convention With Over 2,200 Attendees
Tulum will host CIMA 2026, a corporate convention with over 2,200 attendees from Mexico and abroad, boosting business tourism.
RIU Hotels Opens Riu Ventura in Cancun, Transforming Long-Abandoned Site
RIU Hotels & Resorts opens Riu Ventura in Cancun, transforming a long-abandoned site into a 705-room resort with swim-up suites…