The local and federal governments in Quintana Roo are being urged to better regulate Airbnb hosts in the state after it was brought to the attention of the public that many hosts are offering additional tours and activities on top of providing accommodation. Airbnb plays a big role in the tourism industry of Quintana Roo, …
James Henry Currie
Since January, there has been a running conflict in Cancun with taxi drivers attacking Uber carriers, with the confrontations sometimes reaching extremely worrying levels of violence. Although the issue has calmed down significantly over the past 4 weeks, there are several flashpoints in the city where travelers should avoid ordering a pickup from an Uber …
With the Easter vacation season arriving and summer just around the corner, last-minute bookings to the Riviera Maya are seeing a huge boost. Families, couples, and young groups of friends are working hard to balance the logistics of getting time off work and finding a super last-minute deal. And it’s no surprise that this area …
The hotel zone in Cancun has been rocked by the homicide of 4 people in what authorities have described as a clash between criminal groups. The normally very safe tourism center, which boasts a fantastic security record, is not used to seeing this level of conflict. And travelers are naturally worried about seeing actions like …
Travel agencies that specialize in package vacations to Cancun and the Riviera Maya have announced a forward-thinking initiative to help combat fraud related to cultural and recreational tour activities. These Mexican-based travel agencies are working in partnership with over 1,400 American, Canadian, and European travel agencies and are rolling out new vacation packages that don’t …
Authorities in Tulum have released a bulletin statement seeking to clarify the current security situation for travelers, expats, and Tulum natives. In the statement, the authorities mention the huge success of recent operations to remove criminal activity from the area, announcing a large number of arrests and the seizure of weapons and narcotics. Recent months …
A group of tenacious restaurants in Cancun has won back the freedom to have designated smoking areas on their premises. So far, 15 restaurants, mostly located in the hotel zone, have been granted more relaxed rules. Meanwhile, a representative of restaurants in Cancun stated that there are more establishments with similar requests waiting for their …
The Riviera Maya super-destination of Playa Del Carmen has made a serious statement with the removal of the taxi licenses of 41 drivers in the area. Although taxis play an important part in the Riviera Maya transportation ecosystem, the spotlight has been shining on the industry for all the wrong reasons. Social media during the …
The state government of Quintana Roo has signed a new agreement with the WiFi provider GigNet to bring high-speed wireless internet to some of the state’s most popular tourism hotspots. With the Mexican Caribbean growing in popularity with digital nomads, this announcement will be especially welcome. As well as being an added incentive for those …
An American traveler has been detained at Cancun International Airport by immigration authorities since Sunday 26th. There is little information currently available on why the American was detained or why he has been kept in custody. What is known is the American arrived in Cancun on a flight from Vienna, Austria. Reports indicate the family …