Earth Hour

On March 29 at 8:30 p.m., Royal Resorts will participate in Earth Hour, the global campaign organized by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature or World Wildlife Fund) to draw attention to the catastrophic effects of climate change and the urgent need…

Equinox at Chichén Itzá, March 20-21

The ancient Mayan capital of Chichén Itzá casts its spell whenever you visit it but on the day of the spring Equinox, the Pyramid of Kukulcán in the Great Plaza becomes a stairway to heaven and an ancient god returns to earth.   Also…

Mirna Pech, Executive Housekeeper, 35 Years at Royal Resorts

Congratulations go out to Mirna Pech, the Royal Resorts Executive Housekeeper who is celebrating 35 years with the company.  Originally from Sotutá in the state of Yucatán, Mirna began her career at The Royal Cancun when she was 15, and her…

Flight News

Southwest Airlines has announced that as of August 10, it is expanding its route network to include Cancún with flights from Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington and a Saturday flight from Milwaukee. In October, it will also be offering a daily nonstop…

A Facelift for Cancún

In May (May 6-9), Cancún is hosting the Mexican Tourism Tianguis, one of the world’s most important travel fairs and work is underway in the Hotel Zone and Downtown to give the destination a facelift.   The work program includes improving…

Cancún to get an Eco Park

Every city needs parks and gardens and Cancún will soon have another green space for the enjoyment of local people and visitors alike. An area of 107 hectares on the shores of Nichupte Lagoon has been designated as the location of the new EcoParque,…

Luxury Shopping in Cancún

More luxury brands are moving to Cancún with major expansions taking place at La Isla and Kukulcán Plaza.   At Fashion Harbour, the new shopping concourse between the Palacio de Hierro and Liverpool department stores in La Isla Shopping…