The summer season has arrived in the Mexican Caribbean, and Cancun Airport has claimed its spot as the second-most searched airport worldwide on the “Google Flights” platform. Javier Aranda, director of the Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council, revealed that over 600 flights are now arriving on Saturdays, with the majority of tourists coming from the …
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Travelers to Cancun are to receive yet another new layer of security in the destination, adding to the already huge increase in safety and security initiatives in 2023 so far. It has already been known for some time that Cancun is receiving 1000 new security cameras, but now it has been announced that 70 of …
Last week it was reported that a fire forced tourists out of Cancun’s Hotel Krystal. Now this popular Cancun resort has stopped taking reservations after the recent fire, though there are still currently guests staying there. According to reports, though, Hotel Krystal Cancun will not accept any new reservations until the extent of repairs is …
Cancun has long been a favored destination for travelers seeking sun-soaked beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a taste of Mexican hospitality. However, recent months saw the destination struggle with staff shortages, an issue that, if not brought under control, could affect the quality of service experienced by visitors. Fortunately, the tides have turned, and Cancun is …
The Mexican Caribbean, with its stunning destinations in Quintana Roo, has once again captured the hearts of travelers worldwide, as reflected in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2023 awards. This year, Quintana Roo’s destinations shine with 30 positions across 14 categories in these awards, which recognize the “best of the best” among destinations, hotels, restaurants, and other …
450,000 instances of tourist fraud took place in Mexico in 2022, half of which happened in Quintana Roo. Nevertheless, the Mexican Secretariat of Tourism and the Association of Travel Agencies are attempting to protect Mexican companies and international visitors. This week, they will begin an information campaign on how to avoid tourism fraud. “Our main …
Airbnbs are a popular option for accommodations among travelers all over the world because they typically offer more space and are often less expensive. But Airbnbs in Cancun could get more expensive soon due to a crackdown on Airbnb owners that do not pay for licensing requirements such as the 6 percent accommodation tax, which …
At the beginning of the year, Mexico banned smoking in all public spaces, including outdoor public places. This also meant that smoking on Cancun’s beaches would no longer be allowed either. And now, Cancun’s beaches are cleaner than ever, thanks to this new law. Major Reduction Of Cigarette Butts On Cancun Beaches The initiation of …
In the state of Quintana Roo, home to the super destination of Cancun, uncertainty over the structure and plan of policing and security continues. This uncertainty is due to a re-shake of how policing and security are carried out in the area is in the works. Travelers, though, have nothing to fear. The head of …
Security is a top concern for many visitors to Mexico. In many visitor surveys to Mexico, tourists often cite it as one of the top items influencing their decision to travel to the country for a summer vacation getaway. While Cancun and the Riviera Maya are relatively safe tourist locations to visit in the country, …