Cancun officials are predicting the arrival of as many as 150,000 tourists every week this summer. Hotel occupancy rates are forecast to be around 75 percent or more throughout the season. With so many visitors expected, security officials have launched a massive security operation to keep Cancun tourists safe this summer. Providing Security For Cancun …
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The commitment to the security of travelers visiting Cancun has been publicly solidified by the commander of the Mexican military in the destination. In a statement, the commander of the Cancun military garrison, Luis Valentín Iglesias Solórzano, sought to ensure travelers of his and the local military’s readiness. Mexico Does Things Differently It can sound …
Since summer began and the temperatures started rising, Cancun and other popular vacation destinations in the Mexican Caribbean have been experiencing blackouts. While they typically more often affect areas outside of busy tourist hotspots, in recent weeks, even tourists have been affected by some of these blackouts. But now blackouts in the Mexican Caribbean will …
Across the Riviera Maya, there is no shortage of destinations for travelers who want to escape the sometimes-hectic vibe of Cancun. In fact, this destination has grown so popular that it is reported that this summer has already achieved 85% occupancy rates. But for travelers that don’t love the idea of traveling south for hours …
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 …
Government officials on the magical island of Isla Mujeres have announced that the destination will receive extensive new police and military patrols across the entire island. Announcements such as this naturally raise some questions from travelers. Is Isla Mujeres safe? Why are they doing this? Are the authorities expecting new dangers? Thankfully for travelers, this …
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 …
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 …
With traveler safety and satisfaction receiving multiple boosts recently, yet another has been added that improves the consumer rights of travelers to the Riviera Maya. In the popular destination of Playa del Carmen, travelers will have access to a new Profeco (Federal Consumer Protection Agency) department after the government decided to open a new location. …