https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/cancun/ Cancun News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:37:05+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latin-americas-travel-and-tourism-elite-celebrate-at-vip-reception-in-cancu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latin-americas-travel-and-tourism-elite-celebrate-at-vip-reception-in-cancu/ Tourism and hospitality dignitaries from across Latin America convened in Cancún, México for the second leg of World Travel Awards 2025 to honour the organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation across the region. The World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025, staged at AVA Resort Cancún, was attended by the who’s who of travel and tourism, with delegates sampling why Cancún is a powerhouse of the region’s tourism economy. Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:49:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wtas-latin-america-gala-ceremony-2025-final-preparations-in-full-swing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wtas-latin-america-gala-ceremony-2025-final-preparations-in-full-swing/ With just over three weeks to go, anticipation is mounting for the Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025, set to take place on 27 September in the vibrant coastal city of Cancún, Mexico. This prestigious event is a highlight of the tourism calendar, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and influencers from across the region to celebrate excellence in travel and hospitality. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:17:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fitur-2025-ana-patricia-peralta-de-la-pena-mayor-cancun/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fitur-2025-ana-patricia-peralta-de-la-pena-mayor-cancun/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:19:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-quintana-roo-like-never-before-vip-experiences-hidden-gems-and-exclu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-quintana-roo-like-never-before-vip-experiences-hidden-gems-and-exclu/ Cancún and Quintana Roo offer more than just luxury—they provide rare, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that redefine the meaning of exclusivity. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/from-mayan-ruins-to-modern-luxury-the-best-of-cancun-and-quintana-roo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/from-mayan-ruins-to-modern-luxury-the-best-of-cancun-and-quintana-roo/ Where history meets opulence, Cancún and Quintana Roo offer a seamless blend of ancient wonders and contemporary indulgence, creating an experience unlike any other. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sun-sand-and-sophistication-why-cancun-is-the-crown-jewel-of-quintana-roo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sun-sand-and-sophistication-why-cancun-is-the-crown-jewel-of-quintana-roo/ Cancún isn’t just a sun-drenched paradise—it’s the epicentre of luxury, adventure, and unparalleled hospitality, making it the crown jewel of Quintana Roo. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beyond-the-beaches-exploring-the-cultural-culinary-treasures-of-cancun-and/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beyond-the-beaches-exploring-the-cultural-culinary-treasures-of-cancun-and/ Cancún and Quintana Roo are more than just world-class beaches—this is a region rich in history, tradition, and culinary excellence, offering a deep cultural experience for those who seek more than just relaxation. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-quintana-roo-unveiled-the-ultimate-luxury-escape-awaits/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-quintana-roo-unveiled-the-ultimate-luxury-escape-awaits/ If your idea of the perfect getaway includes world-class resorts, private island retreats, and tailor-made experiences designed for the discerning traveller, then Cancún and Quintana Roo offer the ultimate luxury escape. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-debuts-record-schedule-for-cancun/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-debuts-record-schedule-for-cancun/ American Airlines is ready to help customers escape winter weather with more flights than any other U.S. carrier to the white sand beaches, impressive archaeological sites and vibrant culture of Cancun, Mexico (CUN). With 40 peak-day flights this winter, American provides plenty of options for customers to take in all that Cancun and the Riviera Maya has to offer this winter. Sun, 10 Dec 2023 08:28:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riu-completes-the-refurbishment-of-the-riu-caribe-and-brings-its-riu-party/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riu-completes-the-refurbishment-of-the-riu-caribe-and-brings-its-riu-party/ RIU Hotels & Resorts presents the new and improved Riu Caribe following a complete transformation. The hotel, which RIU purchased in 2003, already underwent a renovation in 2013, and this second makeover is yet more proof of the hotel chain’s commitment to quality in Mexico. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:54:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-announces-plans-for-first-hyatt-vivid-property-to-open-in-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-announces-plans-for-first-hyatt-vivid-property-to-open-in-2024/ Hyatt Vivid Grand Island will join Dreams Grand Island as part of resort complex, expanding Inclusive Collection’s brand portfolio in Cancun Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:17:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-inn-club-vacations-acquires-four-resorts-in-mexico-from-royal-resor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-inn-club-vacations-acquires-four-resorts-in-mexico-from-royal-resor/ Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a leading vacation ownership company and partner of IHG® Hotels & Resorts (IHG), announced today that it has acquired four scenic beachfront resorts located in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya, Mexico from Royal Resorts®, a pioneer in the Mexican Caribbean tourism industry. Wed, 24 May 2023 04:10:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-welcomes-luchatitlan-the-official-house-of-lucha-libre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-welcomes-luchatitlan-the-official-house-of-lucha-libre/ Luchatitlán, the new themed entertainment center, inspired by the world of lucha libre, will open its doors on April 1 in the most visited shopping mall in Cancún: Plaza La Isla, Fibra Uno property. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:39:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-is-the-number-one-destination-for-young-americans-in-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-is-the-number-one-destination-for-young-americans-in-march/ The latest estimates have revealed that Cancun will welcome around 30,000 international tourists during the month of March this year. These tourist numbers will come smack dab in the middle of Cancun’s infamous spring break holiday season, making Cancun yet again a major destination for young U.S. Americans for spring fun in the sun. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:20:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-sets-all-time-tourism-record-with-over-30-million-visitors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-sets-all-time-tourism-record-with-over-30-million-visitors/ Cancun, Mexico set a new record recently when Cancun International Airport welcomed its 30 millionth visitor of 2022. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 09:07:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-inclusive-by-marriott-bonvoy-welcomes-royalton-splash-riviera-cancun/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-inclusive-by-marriott-bonvoy-welcomes-royalton-splash-riviera-cancun/ All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy, together with Blue Diamond Resorts, announced the opening of Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort set in the famed Mexican Caribbean hotel strip. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 06:45:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kempinski-hotel-cancun-celebrates-its-official-opening-in-mexico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kempinski-hotel-cancun-celebrates-its-official-opening-in-mexico/ Marking its 125th anniversary this year, Kempinski Hotel’s compelling story continues as the luxury hotel company officially opened ‘Kempinski Hotel Cancún’ last week beginning the start of a new chapter in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 07:56:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riu-opens-riu-palace-kukulkan-its-fifth-hotel-in-cancun-and-22nd-in-mexico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riu-opens-riu-palace-kukulkan-its-fifth-hotel-in-cancun-and-22nd-in-mexico/ RIU Hotels & Resorts has inaugurated a new 5-star establishment with 428 rooms on the beach in Cancun, Riu Palace Kukulkan. The new hotel offers 24-hour All-Inclusive service and is Adults Only. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:31:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-zilara-debuts-in-riviera-maya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-zilara-debuts-in-riviera-maya/ Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. last week announced the opening of Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya. Nestled in the secluded region of Riviera Maya, Mexico, Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is surrounded by lush mangroves, with easy access to the Cancun International Airport and only six miles from Playa del Carmen. Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:57:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-celebrates-200th-hotel-in-the-caribbean-and-latin-america-with-waldo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-celebrates-200th-hotel-in-the-caribbean-and-latin-america-with-waldo/ Hilton has announced the opening of its 200th hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America, Waldorf Astoria Cancun, a 173-room luxury resort set on 100 acres of coastline. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-regis-hotels-resorts-to-debut-in-costa-mujeres-mexico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-regis-hotels-resorts-to-debut-in-costa-mujeres-mexico/ Marriott International, Inc., announced it has signed an agreement with AB Living to bring the legendary St. Regis brand to Costa Mujeres. Solidifying the brand’s position as a global leader in luxury leisure hospitality, The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort is expected to welcome its first guests in early 2025. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:16:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-royalton-splash-riviera-cancun-to-open-this-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-royalton-splash-riviera-cancun-to-open-this-december/ Royalton will open a new hotel in the Riviera Maya this December. The new luxury property will be called Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun and is the latest addition to a growing number of hotel openings in the area Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:46:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourists-arriving-in-cancun-will-automatically-get-180-days-in-mexico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourists-arriving-in-cancun-will-automatically-get-180-days-in-mexico/ Unpredictable Stay Lengths Will Disappear As Pilot Program Is Tested In Cancun Tourists arriving in Cancun will now automatically receive 180 days to stay in Mexico, after a frustrating piece of paperwork was removed from the immigration process. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:18:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/los-cabos-and-cancun-at-level-2-travel-advisory-heading-into-the-fall/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/los-cabos-and-cancun-at-level-2-travel-advisory-heading-into-the-fall/ Los Cabos And Cancun At Level 2 Travel Advisory Heading Into The Fall You may have seen the U.S. Department of State has issued updated travel advisories for each individual Mexican destination this fall. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:13:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riu-launches-its-new-premium-elite-club-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riu-launches-its-new-premium-elite-club-service/ RIU Hotels & Resorts will launch its new exclusive service on November 26 with the opening of the Riu Palace Kukulkan in Cancun. Elite Club by RIU customers will have access to rooms with the best views, a personalized check-in and check-out service and premium drinks, among other benefits. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 09:24:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seadust-cancun-family-resort-opens-new-guest-portal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seadust-cancun-family-resort-opens-new-guest-portal/ With the summer season in full swing, Seadust Cancun Family Resort has opened its online guest portal to invite guests to take full control of their holiday. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:12:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-live-aqua-beach-resort-cancun/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-live-aqua-beach-resort-cancun/ Nestled on one of the more exclusive resorts in Cancún, Mexico, Live Aqua Beach Resort offers an adults-only experience to the discerning guest. Here Mark Hakansson discovers more as he visits for Breaking Travel News. Thu, 08 Feb 2018 05:24:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seadust-cancun-family-resort-launches-in-mexico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seadust-cancun-family-resort-launches-in-mexico/ Seadust Cancun Family Resort, a new beachfront all-inclusive property catering to families, will begin welcoming guests this month. Situated on Cancun’s renowned hotel zone, Seadust Cancun Family Resort features 505 spacious guest accommodations, diverse dining establishments, amenities for all ages, access to the Mexican Caribbean’s most pristine beach and so much more. Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:22:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/temptation-cancun-resort-to-reopen-this-autumn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/temptation-cancun-resort-to-reopen-this-autumn/ When it reopens fall 2017, Temptation Cancun Resort’s sensually anticipated redesign by Karim Rashid will redefine the destination’s skyline. Inspired by the human body, the resort’s smooth, multi-collared seven story façade will be a beautiful, sensuous highlight of the strip. Fri, 21 Apr 2017 08:34:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-welcomes-voluntourism-options-for-meeting-planners-and-groups/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-welcomes-voluntourism-options-for-meeting-planners-and-groups/ The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau is happy to announce new voluntourism and social responsibility offerings to groups and meeting planners that choose Cancun for their events. Travelfuture, a globally focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) and volunteer travel activity provider, will now be offering activities in the destination as part of their expanding business and services. Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2010-jesus-almaguer-salazar-director-general-ceo-cancun-travel-mexico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2010-jesus-almaguer-salazar-director-general-ceo-cancun-travel-mexico/ Jesús Almaguer Salazar - Director General CEO, CANCUN Travel (Mexico), interviewed at ITB 2010 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:37:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-airport-doubles-operating-capacity-with-second-runway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cancun-airport-doubles-operating-capacity-with-second-runway/ Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR), (ASUR) the first privatized airport group in Mexico and operator of Cancun Airport and eight other airports in southeast Mexico, today announced the inauguration of the second runway of Cancun Airport, which doubles the airport’s capacity to approximately 28 million passengers per annum. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2009-jesus-almaguer-salazar-convention-and-visitors-bureau/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2009-jesus-almaguer-salazar-convention-and-visitors-bureau/ Cancun - Jesus Almaguer Salazar Director General CEO, Convention and Visitors Bureau at ITB Berlin 2009. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:46:06 +0000