Articles tagged “cancun”

Today's podcast discusses Booking.com’s cruise offering, Americans’ international preferences, and Wizz’s fizzle.

Flight booking data reveals Americans' top worldwide and domestic destinations so far this year. Tourism marketers take note, especially of changes from the 2019 rankings.

Mexico’s risky policy to stay open while other countries closed during the pandemic has paid off for the state of Quintana Roo. The state wisely used the time to hone its brand as more than a beach-going destination and expand its air accessibility long term. The payoff is evident in recent surging tourism numbers.

The economic recession coupled with violent headlines and rising competition pushed Cancun tourism to record lows. Although occupancy is up, revenue still can't match 2007 numbers.

Cancun is making a show of force in order to ensure that it doesn't become a Puerto Vallarta, and there's no more a high profile event for the destination than spring break.

Even with the growing number of volunteer and adventure options targeted at students, this must be one of the most static trip lists released every year.