With the high season at its peak in the Mexican Caribbean, several destinations are welcoming unprecedented numbers of visitors, potentially breaking historical records soon. Currently, the highly popular Riviera Maya is at 90% occupancy across the approximately 57,000 hotel rooms available in the region. Furthermore, Andrea Lotito, Vice President of the Association of Hotels of …
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The winter holiday travel season is normally pretty busy for resort property operators in the Mexican Caribbean, the second most popular tourist destination in the country. For one particular resort chain with more than a dozen resort hotels in the area, they are seeing “exceptional occupancy” levels to ring in the new year. Exceptional Occupancy …
As the much-anticipated Maya Train continues to launch in stages, the excitement for travelers is undoubtedly building as it opens up so many destinations to explore within the Yucatan Peninsula. The first section to begin operating on December 15th was the route between Cancun and Campeche, and now that route will be extended with the …
Winter season is well and truly underway in the Mexican Caribbean, and Cancun is set to see out the year with record-breaking visitor numbers. As millions of people arrive at Cancun airport looking to escape the cold winter temperatures back home and experience their own slice of paradise, officials are urging them to be cautious. …
Some people picture themselves on a tropical beach with balmy weather and temperatures in the high 90s with a fruity drink in hand. Others see themselves escaping the winter cold to enjoy mild tropical weather, sunny beach days, and a cold cerveza to sip on. Whichever team you’re on, Cancun is the perfect destination, but …
As the number of tourists reaching Cancun grows exponentially this winter season, so too is security and surveillance in the area. In an effort to strengthen overall security on the beaches of Cancun, eight new patrol vehicles have been introduced, following the large investment dedicated to improving tourist safety, most especially during the winter and …
The new Maya Train that recently began operating on December 15th launched with great response, with tickets selling out within minutes of going on sale. Shortly after that inaugural ride, additional dates and times were announced, and tickets again were bought up quickly. Now, those ticket holders might be regretting that purchase because multiple rides …
Only a bit over a week ago did the Maya Train begin its inaugural route for passengers, and as it begins to find its footing, more announcements about specialized pricing have been confirmed. While the trip from Campeche to Cancun has already published its general prices for passengers, special ticket prices for students, teachers, and …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are wrapping up their best year on record for international travel. But two stunning destinations in the sun-soaked region have proven to be particularly popular with travelers this year. New statistics reveal that the idyllic hotspots of Playa del Carmen and Akumal recorded the highest average hotel occupancy rate in Mexico amid soaring …
Strong demand from international travelers is leading to an improved experience next year at Cancun International Airport. The publicly traded owner of the airport, Aeropuertos del Sureste (ASUR), announced recently that it will be investing $1.4 billion dollars to renovate and upgrade passenger services at the second busiest airport in Mexico. Terminal 4 Expansion Terminal …