The Mexican Caribbean travel industry is booming – and so is the number of new hotels and resorts opening their doors to travelers in the sunny destination. New statistics show that Cancun and Quintana Roo are home to the lion’s share of all new hotel openings in Mexico. The local hospitality industry is responding to …
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It’s no secret at this point that Americans absolutely love the Mexican Caribbean. This can be attributed to many factors, which we will go into later on, but looking at the incredible numbers of visitors traveling to the stunning destination this year so far, with a 13 percent increase compared to last year, it is …
The Mexican Caribbean’s ongoing battle against sargassum has taken a positive turn, with forecasts of a low sargassum season and a remarkable reduction in sargassum levels compared to 2022. According to reports from the Mexican Navy, only four 10-ton sargassum patches were recently detected in the central Quintana Roo coastline – a significant contrast to …
The undeniably world-famous destination of Tulum has been making headlines repeatedly over the past few months and for all the right reasons. After a worrying rise in crime over the past 3 years, a trend seen the world over in recent years, the destination has been moving in the right direction recently. New Leadership One …
The small but increasingly popular tourist destination of Bacalar has announced a huge increase in police presence for the already extremely safe up-and-coming town. A total rise of 200 law enforcement elements is being added, no small number considering the relatively minor population of 40,000 found there. Positive Tourism Makes Recruitment Difficult Perhaps one of …
As the Mexican Caribbean heads into the shoulder season – the quietest time of the year for travel to the sun-soaked region – one destination is expected to soar above the rest in popularity thanks to its impeccable beaches. Tulum, the most famous cultural and historical hub in Quintana Roo, also boasts a handful of …
Car rentals are growing in popularity this year as travelers discover new ways to explore Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean beyond the resort. Offering a massive upgrade in terms of flexibility and freedom to explore at one’s pace, car rentals are a cost-effective and convenient option for a growing number of travelers. And with companies …
Across Mexico, the most prestigious national award a beach can receive is the certification from the organizers of the platinum beach scheme. The qualifying criteria are tight, and receiving this seal of approval is no easy task. With that being said, even with the large number of hurdles to jump in the pursuit of certification, …
The stunning tourism hotspot of Isla Mujeres is a truly special destination. Close enough to the coastline and Cancun to see the bright lights at night, it provides a more exclusive and contained experience for travelers. A huge plus of this exclusivity, and perhaps one of the top-selling points for Isla Mujeres, is just how …
As the summer season draws to a close, Cancun and the Riviera Maya remain a magnet for travelers seeking thrilling experiences. The Mexican Association of Receptive Tourism Agencies (Amatur) recently announced outstanding results for the summer season in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, as well as destinations like Cozumel, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta. In …