International travel has been all the range since the end of the health crises. Mexico, and especially Cancun, has been a recipient of a significant part of the “revenge travel” trend. In fact, Cancun welcomed nearly 1.9 million international travelers in the month of July alone. However, that was only a small 3.2 percent year-over-year …
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Summer is one of the busiest times for Quintana Roo’s ancient archeological ruins, which attract thousands of daily travelers. And with historical tourism on the rise, ancient ruins are set to grow even more in popularity as the completion of the Maya Train nears. With dozens of archeological sites relieving more funding to improve the …
United Airlines has announced that it will significantly ramp up flights to Cancun this winter to meet skyrocketing demand from U.S. travelers. The carrier, which operates the third-largest commercial airline fleet in the world, is the latest to increase the frequency of flights to the crown jewel of the Mexican Caribbean. With several U.S.-based airlines …
As tourism booms this year in Cancun, the surrounding areas are feeling the impact as well. This has increased the need for additional essential services such as police, fire, and medical care to keep up with the demands of both locals and visitors alike. Because of this need, the island community of Isla Mujeres – …
After a four-year hiatus, the Mexican government is re-launching an ambitious plan to help eradicate sargassum from popular beaches across the Mexican Caribbean. A magnet for international travelers, the Mexican Caribbean’s white-sand beaches are in better shape than ever thanks to new initiatives to tackle sargassum seaweed, a harmless yet unpleasant-smelling macroalgae that forms over …
Good news for price-conscious travelers looking to plan a vacation to Cancun later in the year. According to a recent survey, the beach resort destination is one of the most affordable locations in the world that still has some cheap flights available for travel now through the September Labor Day holiday. Flights For Sand and …
A Toronto-based company has been appointed to enforce the collection of Cancun’s mandatory tourist tax. Quintana Roo, the Mexican state which includes popular travel destinations such as Cancun, the Riviera Maya, and Playa Del Carmen, has doubled down on collecting its VISITAX after originally bringing it into law on April 1st, 2021. With the goal …
Cancun is heading into a record-breaking travel season, with over 150,000 visitors expected to set foot in the tropical destination weekly. A new report by Mexico’s Secretariat for Tourism (Sectur) reveals that the sun-soaked destination is currently seeing one of the highest occupancy rates nationwide, with nearly 73% of all hotel rooms sold out. With …
It is no secret that sargassum has been one of the biggest issues concerning the travel and tourism sector of the Mexican Caribbean. Following the previous year’s records, many of the beautiful, golden coastlines have been bracing themselves for another year of full coverage. However, one beachfront town has had a pleasant surprise. Mahahual, located …
Nature is a popular travel trend this year as the post-pandemic vacation recovery continues to drive demand. This trend is evident in Cancun where an amazing 25 percent, or one in four travelers to the beach resort destination, is seeking to create a connection with nature on their vacation adventure to Cancun and the Riviera …