In a vote this week, the Mexican Chambers of Deputies approved an amendment to the country’s General Wildlife Law to “prohibit any specimen of marine mammal from being subject to extractive use, whether subsistence or commercial.” Votes were 331 for and 17 against, including 125 absentee votes. Under the guidance of the amendment, marine animals …
Riviera Maya
When it comes to vacation destinations in the Riviera Maya, Cancun, Cozumel, and Playa del Carmen are probably the first places that come to mind, but there is another place that gets millions of visitors. Isla Mujeres is actually one of the most visited destinations in the area, and it is only a short trip …
The Mexican-Caribbean is expected to experience an upsurge in tourism over the next five years, as discovered during the ‘Rethinking Tourism’ Forum, held in Cancun. The forum, which occurred on Tuesday morning, found that tourism is set to increase exponentially due to the expansion of Cancun’s airport and the loosening of Covid-19 restrictions, not to …
The population of Quintana Roo is being asked to take precautions against the harsh rains and strong winds of Hurricane Ian. The severe tropical storm reached a category 3 level this morning and is currently moving in an easterly direction towards Cuba. Several tourist-frequented areas of Quintana Roo, such as Cancun and Playa del Carmen, …
Royalton will open a new hotel in the Riviera Maya this December. The new luxury property will be called Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun and is the latest addition to a growing number of hotel openings in the area. Situated along the Riviera Maya coastline, the all-inclusive, family-friendly resort focuses on entertainment for all ages. Travelers …
Mexican hospitality company Grupo Xcaret have just announced the construction of a new hotel, set to open in 2025. With three hotels already operating throughout the state of Quintana Roo, this fourth hotel will be built along the coast of the Riviera Maya, adding over 1,800 new suites for guests to relax in. Xcaret made …
The hotel scene in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean is booming, and the area is home to around 75% of all new hotels in Mexico. Despite a slowdown caused by the COVID pandemic and the consequent drop in international travel, pent-up demand has led to new hotel openings being announced regularly around the region. We’ve …
A report carried out by Quintana Roo’s Secretary of the Navy (Semar) found that there will be a reduction of leafy-brown seaweed arriving on Cancun’s beaches, from this week onwards. Known as sargassum, this sea plant has been known to spoil beachside vacations for tourists in the Mexican-Caribbean, due to its unsightly appearance and foul …
This week, the Quintana Roo tourism board announced five new direct routes to Cancun from Edmonton, London Ontario, Moncton, Ottawa and Regina. The new flights are set to debut in November, alongside an increase in flights that connect Toronto with Cancun. These routes are designed to accommodate the larger numbers of Canadians in need of …
The renowned hotel brand AMR Collection has confirmed that it will open three new luxury hotels near Cancun by the end of the year. Adding a total of 477 rooms to the region’s inventory, the chain is the latest to announce new openings in what is already a booming hotel scene. AMR aims to distinguish …