This statement is intended to provide an update on the latest information and recommendations from Quintana Roo’s Department of Health to the Tourism industry and its partners. As of today’s date, there exist no confirmed cases in Mexico of infection with new Coronavirus, or 2019-nCOV as it is technically referred to by health organizations. After analyzing…
Bloomberg Pursuits recommends the top attractive and inspiring destinations to visit around the world; Mexico’s Pacific Treasure and its “Luxury and Nature” was a highlight. Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, has included the Riviera Nayarit on its exclusive list of 24 inspiring and attractive places from around the world to…
On Tuesday, December 17, the U.S. State Department issued a new alert asking American holiday travelers to exercise increased caution due to heightened levels of crime in Mexico. However, while crime and cartel violence remain an absolute serious issue in Mexico, this alert does little to provide context to those it impacts most: Americans getting…
As the 2020 seaweed season approaches, the government of Quintana Roo is ready to combat sargassum. According to a report in the Riviera Maya News, six sargassum-fighting vessels will be ready to take on the arrival of the algae. Governor Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez noted that he has consulted with the Navy of Mexico on how…
New Locations Appear on the 2019 Top 10 List as Seasonal Travel Diversifies ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) revealed today that Cancun and New York once again garnered the number-one spots for international and domestic air travel destinations for travelers originating in the U.S. during the Thanksgiving and Christmas-New Year’s holiday season. Strong year-over-year…
For Americans, the onslaught of negative headlines surrounding Mexico can leave them scratching their heads with uncertainty. In light of the recent events, last week, YesToMexico submitted op-eds to newspapers across the country to remind travelers of the country’s popular tourist destinations remain welcoming to their visits. Here’s what YesToMexico President Tom Brussow had to say…
A recent AAA Travel survey shows one-quarter of Americans plan to take an international vacation over the next 18 months. These are the top international destinations, based on AAA Travel bookings for trips over that time period, starting with 10. Barcelona, Spain. 9. Munich 8. Vancouver, Canada 7. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 6. Montego Bay, Jamaica 5. Paris…
The Mexican Caribbean destinations, now consolidated under one tourism entity, are pleased to announce new direct flights to Cancun and Cozumel International Airports, as well as increased capacity on several existing routes. After his recent visit to Washington D.C. and a meeting with Airlines for America, Quintana Roo’s Tourism Board director Darío Flota shared the…
For large swathes of the Mexican Caribbean, this has been the summer of sargassum, but while the rust-colored seaweed has plagued the region’s beaches on and off for several years, resorts and destinations have recently been finding ways to fight back. This season’s build-up has been particularly severe, blighting beaches across the Riviera Maya and…
