Holbox Expects 95% Occupancy for Summer 2026 Season
Holbox tourism officials project up to 95% hotel occupancy this summer, with average spending of $600 per visitor.
Economy
Xcalak Faces Severe Sargassum Crisis as Fishermen Report Heavy Losses
Xcalak community battles historic sargassum influx with no government aid, causing economic losses and threatening the Mesoamerican Reef.
Riviera Maya Hotels Question CPTQ Strategy Shift to Long-Haul Markets
Hotel association meets with tourism board to discuss shift toward long-distance markets amid declining visitor numbers.
Cozumel Faces Highest Per Capita Debt in Mexico
Cozumel's debt exceeds 1 billion pesos, burdening each resident with about 4,400 pesos.
Remittances to Quintana Roo Hit Record High as Labor Migration Surges
Remittances to Quintana Roo hit a record $383.6 million in 2025, driven by post-pandemic labor migration to the US.
Mara Lezama Inspects Reconstruction of Subteniente López Bridge
Governor Mara Lezama inspected the reconstruction of the Subteniente López Bridge, a $2.1 million project to boost trade with Belize.
Cozumel Captures 4 of Every 10 Cruise Passengers in Mexico
Cozumel received 2.3 million cruise passengers from January to May, accounting for 40% of Mexico's total.
Tulum Merchants Question Canaco’s Usefulness as Membership Declines
Artisan leader says Canaco Tulum offers no real benefits, leading to dwindling membership and calls for state intervention.
Economic Crisis Hits Chetumal’s Esoteric Shops, Sales Drop 60%
Sales of witchcraft and spiritual items in Chetumal have fallen up to 60% due to inflation and economic hardship.
Economic Crisis Forces Playa del Carmen Families to Change Consumption Habits
Rising costs and stagnant wages push Playa del Carmen residents to cut spending and seek deals.