Royalton Splash Riviera Cancún Reports Over 70% Occupancy, Plans Expansion and AI Integration
Royalton Splash Riviera Cancún maintains over 70% occupancy in H1 2026, plans two more hotels in Cancún and adopts AI.
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Small Hotels in Playa del Carmen Hit by Historic Slump, President Says
Small hotels in Playa del Carmen report 35% occupancy, layoffs, and two years of lean times.
Bull Shark Festival Returns to Playa del Carmen With Focus on Conservation and Responsible Tourism
The Bull Shark Festival is expected to return to Playa del Carmen later this month for its second edition, bringing…
Sargassum and Stray Dogs Threaten Sea Turtle Nesting Season in Playa del Carmen
Heavy sargassum and stray dogs are endangering sea turtle nesting along Playa del Carmen's beaches, activists warn.
Riviera Maya Dominates Quintana Roo Vacation Rental Market; Puerto Aventuras Most Expensive
Quintana Roo has 24,204 active vacation rentals. Playa del Carmen leads in supply, while Puerto Aventuras has the highest average…
Sargassum Transformed Into Eco-Friendly Footwear to Save Coral Reefs in Playa del Carmen
A pilot project in Playa del Carmen turns sargassum into sustainable sandals, aiming to produce 100,000 pairs monthly.
Interpol Joins Search for Australian Man Missing in Mexico
Interpol has joined the search for Jesse Bruzzese, a 35-year-old Australian-Italian man from Western Australia who has been missing in…
Hoteliers Bet on Winter to Rescue Tourism in Quintana Roo
Hoteliers in Quintana Roo are turning their attention to the winter season after a disappointing summer.
Sargasso Overwhelms Cleanup Capacity in Tulum, Experts Call for Emergency Declaration
Over 2,658 tons of sargasso removed from Tulum beaches this year, but arrivals outpace cleanup efforts.
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.