At a recent high-level meeting that included the governor of Quintana Roo (the state home to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, etc.) and the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean raised a serious concern from the destination’s tourism providers. The vice president of the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean made the case that the …
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The vast majority of travelers who visit the Mexican Caribbean choose either Cancun or Playa del Carmen as their base. And there’s no points for guessing why; both are super close to the Cancun International Airport, and after hours of flying the last thing most travelers want to do is embark on another trek. Tulum, …
Beaches in Cancun have a good reputation for cleanliness, but at times this image can take a bit of a hit. All it takes is for a few careless or unbothered visitors/locals to leave garbage behind and create a negative situation for everybody else. Not to mention the well-reported issues the destination has faced with …
The rising number of online scams in the Mexican Caribbean is a major source of concern to both officials and travelers. With more tourists falling victim to such fraud, authorities have released new guidelines aimed at protecting consumers from online crimes. New statistics published this week reveal the worrying extent of the phenomenon, as criminals …
The number of national and international tourists visiting the Mexican Caribbean this summer vacation period has blown all expectations out of the water. Some 20. 5 million visitors are expected to pass through the stunning location this year, and with numbers slowing down slightly in the fall period, it might just be the best time …
The digital nomad lifestyle keeps gaining traction, with an estimated 35 million remote workers as of August 2023. Mexico currently tops the list of digital nomad destinations, closely followed by Thailand and Indonesia. Considering that the Mexican Caribbean ranks as the country’s most sought-after tourist hotspot, it’s no surprise that digital nomads are increasingly drawn …
It’s not common for something tried and tested to be reinvented, especially not in the world of tourism. But that’s exactly what has happened in these up-and-coming destinations south of Cancun. In the towns of Chetumal and Xul-Há, a whole new all-inclusive experience has been rolled out that not only sounds awesome for travelers who …
Vacation-busting weather has been making headlines in some areas of Mexico, like Los Cabos, as well as large portions of California battered by high winds and severe amounts of rain. So far, the magical destination of Tulum has been spared the same fate as its northeastern rival, although currently, the future forecast isn’t shaping up …
The southeast of Mexico is a rich hotbed of culture and history; while it’s now better known as one of the world’s greatest vacation hotspots, it was once the seat of the powerful Mayan Empire. Luckily for the world, the Mayan Empire left behind no shortage of wonders for us and future generations to marvel …
Blackouts have been a recurring issue across several popular Mexican Caribbean hotspots this summer, and despite reassurance that the power supply issue would be fixed, the problem continues to deteriorate. As frustration grows amid what appears to be inaction by state regulators, hospitality businesses are calling for urgent measures to tackle the emerging energy crisis. …