Despite rising travel restrictions across the globe, Mexico is among the few exceptions still attracting a vast number of tourists amidst the pandemic. Cancun alone drew 700,000 tourists in January, while its adjacent island of Cozumel received 125,700 arrivals the same month. The Cozumel City Council, led by Municipal President, Pedro Joaquín Delbouis, announced that …
A new COVID-19 test lab has been installed at the Cozumel ferry dock. The Cozumel ferry is the prime gateway connecting Cozumel to the mainland in Yucatan Peninsula. Thousands of tourists and locals from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Maya Riveria, and sites along the Quintana Roo coast use the ferry to cross the waters each …
The severe weather conditions which have swept the U.S. and caused disruptions in the power grid have stretched their reach to Mexico, with Cancun also reported to suffer from blackouts. The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has released a report stating that in Cancun, service of electricity was temporarily suspended in at least five regions. The …
Cancun is increasingly positioning itself as a global tourism leader, with many leading international businesses in the travel and tourism space looking to secure their place in the tropical paradise. Most recently, the SBE Hotel Group has launched the new SLS Cancun, a luxurious property that will operate in the region under the Group’s …
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is demonstrating its confidence in tourism in Mexico by proceeding to open its first hotel, under the Esplendor by Wyndham brand, in Tulum, Quintana Roo.
The Maya Train, or Tren Maya in Spanish, is a tourist train that will connect popular sites across the Yucatán Peninsula, encompassing the states of Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Yucatán, and Campeche. Construction of the project began in 2018 and is estimated to open as early as within the next two years, attracting 8,000 daily riders. …
American Airlines has announced the arrival of new services it is launching for its summer season, which brings two new routes for Mexico, including one new route from LAX to Cancun (CUN). The new route is scheduled to begin operations on June 5th and will provide once-a-week service on Saturdays. The service is designated to …
The month of February is traditionally regarded as the month of carnivals for the people of Cancun. Historically, the carnivals consist of parties of large groups parading through the streets, the election of kings and queens, and the days are packed with music, art, and fun. Given the circumstances the global pandemic has brought forth, …
In spite of growing travel restrictions amidst the global pandemic, tourism in Cancun continues to thrive. A recent traffic report from Grupo Aeroportuario el Sureste (Asur) reports that the Cancun airport served nearly 712 thousand passengers in the month of January. The early months of the year generally represent a spike in vacation travel, as …