Whale Shark Season in Holbox Hits 50 Sightings a Day as Tour Occupancy Reaches 70%
Up to 50 whale sharks are being spotted daily off Holbox, and tour operators report occupancy near 70 percent this…
Economy
Power Outages Cost Playa del Carmen Businesses, Leaders Seek Federal Help
Recurring blackouts in Playa del Carmen are forcing businesses to shut down, prompting the Riviera Maya Business Coordinating Council to…
Tulum Hotels Close as Tourism Slump Cuts Occupancy to 15%
Hotels in Tulum are closing as average occupancy in the coastal zone drops to 15 percent, industry officials say.
RIU to Build 600-Room Hotel in Costa Mujeres
RIU Hotels will build a 600-room resort in Costa Mujeres, expanding the destination's inventory to 12,277 rooms across 27 hotels.
Tulum Hotel Occupancy Drops More Than 20%, Hotels Consider Seasonal Closures
Hotel occupancy in Tulum fell more than 20% between May and July, leading some properties to consider seasonal closures and…
Cozumel poverty: 39.6% of residents affected, report says
Cozumel, Quintana Roo — Nearly 4 in 10 residents of Cozumel live in poverty, according...
CROC Denies Strike Reports, Says Contract Reviews Are Routine
CROC denies hotel strike reports in Quintana Roo, saying contract review notices are routine and not a sign of imminent…
Drought Cuts Quintana Roo Honey Production by 40%
Drought has slashed honey production in Quintana Roo by 40%, hitting beekeepers' incomes. A new alliance aims to boost sales…
Quintana Roo Gains Financial Independence Through Spending Controls, Governor Says
Gov. Mara Lezama says fiscal discipline and tighter spending controls increased revenue and reduced inherited debt, giving Quintana Roo greater…
Boutique Resort Casa Nizuc Sets Sept. 11 Opening in Cancun
Casa Nizuc, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, opens Sept. 11 in Cancun with 235 rooms, boutique design, and European plan.