Playa del Carmen Officials Deny False 35% Rental Tax Rumor
Officials say a viral post claiming the city will charge a 35% municipal tax on rentals is completely false.
Economy
Riviera Maya Hotel Layoffs Worsen as Occupancy Hits 49%
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Low hotel occupancy in the Riviera Maya has dropped...
Over 1.1 Million Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Producers Receive Direct Support
Mexico's agriculture ministry reports 1,199,170 indigenous and Afro-Mexican producers are receiving direct support through the Production for Well-being program.
Fonatur to Invest Over 10 Million Pesos in Mayaka’an Community Tourism
Fonatur is set to invest more than 10 million pesos in infrastructure for Mayaka'an, Mexico's first community tourism destination.
Cancun Hotel Association to Host Third Sustainability Forum in November
The Hotel Association of Cancun, Puerto Morelos and Isla Mujeres will host its third Sustainability Forum in November with international…
Extreme Heat Endangers Workers Across Quintana Roo
Four people have died and dozens more have been sickened as extreme heat pushes temperatures to 40 degrees across Quintana…
Kilich Kab Corridor Seeks Tourism Brand Status in Quintana Roo
Playa del Carmen and Lázaro Cárdenas request tourism designation for the 400,000-hectare Kilich Kab biocultural corridor.
Fishing Sector Needs $6.1 Million to Replace 30 Engines in Isla Mujeres
Five fishing cooperatives in Isla Mujeres need 6.1 million pesos to replace 30 outboard motors, citing a drop in lobster…
Cancún Residents and Businesses Complain of Soaring Power Bills and Outages
Residents and business owners in Cancún report sharply higher electricity bills and frequent blackouts, demanding meter reviews.
Mexican Government Moves to Establish Community Meliponaries in Maya Zone
Federal agencies and local producers join to conserve the stingless melipona bee and promote sustainable meliponiculture in the Maya region.