Mayakoba Resorts Accused of Illegally Withholding Up to 35% of Worker Tips
Hotel workers in Playa del Carmen say Mayakoba resorts withhold 30 to 35 percent of tips as service payments, fueling…
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Cueva Popotitos: New Underwater Cave System Found South of Cozumel
Cave divers documented Cueva Popotitos, a previously unrecorded flooded system south of Cozumel, with mostly fresh water and dense mineral…
Cenotes in Playa del Carmen Face Contamination Risk From Poor Sanitary Infrastructure
Activists warn that inadequate wastewater treatment and missing drainage connections threaten Playa del Carmen's cenotes and the underground aquifer.
Yacht Runs Aground on Mahahual Reef, Raising Alarm Over Coral Damage
A private motor yacht ran aground on a reef off Mahahual, prompting residents to alert environmental and maritime authorities over…
Armed Men Try to Abduct Woman on Cozumel; She Escapes on Her Motorcycle
Two armed men tried to force a Cozumel woman into their truck as she rode to work; she fought them…
Quintana Roo Electoral Body Orders Councilwoman To Pull Videos Criticizing Mayor
Quintana Roo's electoral institute told a Citizens' Movement councilwoman to delete videos accusing the ruling party of fraud in the…
Quintana Roo to Pilot Child Protection Protocol for Tourism Sector in October
Quintana Roo will test a child protection protocol with hotels, travel agencies and vacation rentals in October as officials confront…
Cancún Braces for 30,000 at Grito de Independencia With Road Closures and Security Operation
Cancún officials plan street closures and a large security operation for Independence Day, expecting up to 30,000 people at the…
Cozumel Opens New Sustainable Tourism Trail in Island’s South
Cozumel's new southern trail combines hiking, birdwatching and environmental education, part of a Kuzá park program that has reached over…
Hotel and Business Groups Warn 35.8% Non-Resident Fee Hike Threatens Quintana Roo Tourism
Hotel and business groups in Quintana Roo warn that raising Mexico's non-resident visitor fee by 35.8% will hurt competitiveness and…