If you’ve felt like Cancun keeps leveling up every season—you’re not wrong. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking a once-in-a-generation hotel boom across the Mexican Caribbean, and new data confirms it: Cancun and the Riviera Maya captured a staggering 97% of all new hotel rooms opened in Mexico in the first half of …
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If it feels more crowded on the streets of Playa del Carmen or the beaches of the Hotel Zone seem a little busier this year, you’re not imagining it. New data shows that a record-breaking number of international travelers are flocking to Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, and Tulum, shattering previous tourism records for the Mexican …
Here at The Cancun Sun, we’ve always known how much you love our slice of paradise. The sugar-white sands and the impossibly turquoise Caribbean water are a love story for the ages. But lately, we’ve noticed a change—a new kind of excitement, a deeper obsession. And it’s no secret who is leading the charge; as …
In the world of travel, some destinations are popular, and some are true powerhouses. And when it comes to North Americans looking for a Mexican getaway, the data shows that one destination stands in a league of its own: Cancun. It’s not just a feeling; it’s a statistical fact. According to the latest official tourism …
Cancún, Mexico – June 21, 2025 – The results are in, and they’re sending a clear message: Cancún’s tourism boom is officially unstoppable. A new hotel barometer report reveals that not even the seasonal arrival of sargassum seaweed can put a damper on the destination’s sizzling success, with hotels buzzing and vacationers flooding in to …
CANCUN, MEXICO – Cancun International Airport (CUN) continues to prove its status as a global tourism powerhouse, welcoming over 9.1 million international passengers in the first five months of 2025. While this figure represents a modest decrease from the same period in 2024, the numbers highlight the airport’s remarkable resilience and enduring appeal in a …
TULUM, Mexico – The shine appears to be wearing off Tulum, once the darling of the trendy travel scene. This Caribbean hotspot is now facing a harsh reality check, with luxury hotel prices dropping significantly as its popularity takes a hit. A perfect storm of issues, from an oversupply of properties to concerns about the …
CANCUN, Mexico – June 3, 2025 – Someone forgot to tell Cancun it’s supposed to be the “low season.” The jewel of the Mexican Caribbean is positively humming with activity, as hotel occupancy rates soared past expectations at the end of May, leaving industry insiders pleasantly surprised and turning earlier, more cautious predictions on their …
Get ready to hear a whole lotta “¡Hola!” at the airports this summer, because a new report says Cancun, Mexico, is the number one international hotspot for American travelers! That’s right, folks are trading their office chairs for beach loungers, and it seems like Cancun’s sandy shores and turquoise waters are calling their names the …
Get ready for a busy summer, Cancun. A fresh survey suggests this sunny slice of the Mexican Caribbean is about to hit an all-time high for tourist visits. Not only did Cancun clinch the top spot on Tripadvisor’s latest “most desired destinations” list, but the buzz it’s creating across key international markets is off the …