Luxury Isla Mujeres Hotels Caught Up in Fyre Fest II Scam

The media in the United States is buzzing with talk of Fyre Fest II. However, Isla Mujeres, the supposed location of the event, has no knowledge of it. Scammer Billy McFarland has falsely involved two luxury hotels from the island, Impressions by Secrets Isla Mujeres and Almara Isla Mujeres, in the event's promotion. The event, allegedly taking place from May 30th to June 2nd, is advertised to accommodate over two thousand attendees on a "remote private Caribbean island" for four days of concerts.

The event's website offers a Phoenix package for $25,000 per person. This includes free accommodation among artists and other talents at the aforementioned 5-star hotels for three nights. However, these hotels have confirmed that they are not involved in Fyre Fest II and cannot accommodate the number of guests expected. They also clarified that they would not host anyone for free unless the festival’s organizers paid in advance. Adding to the deception, McFarland claimed in an interview that attendees will have the opportunity to dive with him on the island’s reefs, despite being on probation and unable to leave the United States until September.

The foreign residents of Isla Mujeres have expressed their confusion on social media. They have not found any local businesses that are aware of the event. The event's website also lists lodging packages at Izla Hotel and Grand Fiesta Americana in Cancún, neither of which mention the festival on their websites. The organizers also claim to be working with UNESCO, the UN, LostNights, and the Environment Secretary of Quintana Roo, none of which list the festival on their event pages.

The event's website is filled with vague promises of sustainability initiatives, such as a coral restoration project, reforestation efforts, and local hiring. They also claim to have partnered with local renewable energy suppliers and installed solar panels at critical locations around the venue. The website offers tickets for sale in various packages ranging from $1,400 to over one million dollars. However, no one on Isla Mujeres, including the City Council, has any knowledge of a festival of this magnitude scheduled in three months.