Mexico News

Banyan Tree continues Mexico expansion with new Yucatán resort
Banyan Tree has announced the signing of Banyan Tree Veya Bacalar, set to open early 2025 in Mexico’s Bacalar Lagoon region. The $28 million resort will include 35 villas and 5 residences, and marks the brand’s sixth location in Mexico and third in the Yucatán.

MPI announces World Education Congress 2025 and 2026 destinations as confidence returns
Meeting Professionals International has announced destinations for the next four editions of the World Education Congress, with events in Rivera Maya, Mexico (2023); St. Louis, Missouri (2024); Louisville, Kentucky (2025); and San Antonio, Texas (2026).

WTTC Global Summit delayed until April
WTTC said it had taken the decision to move the event from March into April to coincide with the expected relaxation of travel restrictions and the beginning of the sector’s recovery.

Conrad Punta de Mita to debut in September
Drawing influence from Mexico’s rich history and unique culture, indigenous artwork will integrate with exceptional amenities to create a sense of barefoot resort elegance that highlights its local Mexican identity.

WTTC moves Global Summit from Puerto Rico to Cancun
The financial resources that had been set aside for the WTTC event will instead be focused on impactful, consumer-facing campaigns, the organisation confirmed.

Moxy Mexico City slated for 2022 opening
The property is slated to rise in stylish Chapultepec with close proximity to the Roma Norte neighbourhood, characterised by a contemporary art scene, hipster culture and vibrant nightlife.
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos takes brand into Mexico
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, co-founders of Nobu Hospitality, have celebrated the official launch of Nobu Hotel Los Cabos. The trio hosted a grand opening event and signature sake ceremony at the latest property to join the brand.

SHA Wellness Clinic plans new Mexico location
SHA Wellness Clinic has announced ambitions to open two new properties on different continents within the next three years. Building on the original clinic in Spain, SHA Mexico will open in 2021.

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal to open in late 2019
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has signed on for a debut in Mexico as it assumes operation of The Resort at Pedregal. The hotel will be renamed as Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal.

Tianguis Turistico set for Acapulco, Mexico
Tianguis Turistico is now in its 44th edition, and will run from April 7th-10th, with thousands of travel industry professionals from across the globe descending on the port of Acapulco to learn about all the regions of Mexico.

Kasa Hotel Riviera Maya to open in June
The hotel, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, sits in the exclusive beach, marine and golf community of Puerto Aventuras.

Breaking Travel News investigates: El Cid La Ceiba Beach Hotel, Mexico
El Cid La Ceiba Beach Hotel is an oceanfront paradise perfectly in tune with Cozumel’s easy-going island rhythms. Here Breaking Travel News calls in for a short stay to discover more