The plan to merge Mexico's two main low-cost airlines, Viva, formerly Viva Aerobus, and Volaris, is encountering a major regulatory hurdle. While the companies announced the deal last December, promising more low-cost flights and better connectivity, experts warn that creating a single budget airline giant could harm competition. This concern is amplified by the significant … [Read more...] about Potential Merger of Viva and Volaris Faces Government Scrutiny
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Six New Voco Hotels in Mexico Set to Transform the Business Travel Landscape
Photo courtesy Voco Hotels IHG Hotels & Resorts is making a big push into Mexico's upscale hospitality market, with six new Voco Hotels announced for 2027. The conversions, developed in partnership with property owner Alliance Hotels, will add 848 rooms across the country's most active commercial centers, positioning the premium brand as a serious contender for the … [Read more...] about Six New Voco Hotels in Mexico Set to Transform the Business Travel Landscape
Three New Ennismore Hotels to Open in Mexico in 2026
Photo courtesy Ennismore / Hyde Mexico City Reform Ennismore, the lifestyle hospitality group operating as a joint venture with Accor, has announced plans to open three properties in Mexico by the end of 2026. The expansion includes two hotels in Mexico City and a beachfront all-inclusive resort in Cancun, marking a significant push into the … [Read more...] about Three New Ennismore Hotels to Open in Mexico in 2026
Mexico Aims for Top 5 Global Tourism Spot
Mexico has set a clear goal for its tourism industry: to move from the world's sixth most-visited country to the fifth by 2030. This ambition comes at a time when global travel has fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching new records. The federal government's confidence is based on strong recent numbers. From January to November 2025, Mexico saw a 13.8% increase … [Read more...] about Mexico Aims for Top 5 Global Tourism Spot
Riviera Nayarit Set to Become Mexico’s Next Great Pacific Destination
Photo: Hotel Conrad in Riviera Nayarit / Fernando Gutierrez / Unsplash The coastline north of Punta Mita has long been considered one of Mexico's last accessible frontiers. Picture jungle-covered ridges dropping into the Pacific, estuaries where herons wade among crocodiles, and fishing boats pulled onto palm-shaded beaches. For decades, reaching this part … [Read more...] about Riviera Nayarit Set to Become Mexico’s Next Great Pacific Destination