Puerto Vallarta Business and Economy News

Local business and economy news from Puerto Vallarta, including jobs, inflation, development, investment, tourism spending, and local commerce.

Puerto Vallarta’s economy is shaped by tourism, real estate, small businesses, construction, public investment, and the cost of living. This hub follows local business news, economic trends, employment issues, inflation impacts, investment announcements, and the everyday financial pressures affecting the city.

Hotel Bookings in Puerto Vallarta Show Promise as Restaurants Suffer

Puerto Vallarta restaurants report weak sales and temporary closures as Canirac points to improving hotel...

Polo Surf Leaves Boca de Tomates Businesses Rebuilding

Boca de Tomates merchants are clearing debris and rebuilding after Polo-driven surf damaged restaurants, with...

Vallarta Cash Habits Clash With Visitors’ Card Use

Puerto Vallarta businesses face a payment gap as cash remains dominant in Mexico while U.S....

La Cruz Bakery Brings Its Bread to Downtown Vallarta

La Cruz Bakery opens Sept. 15 at Morelos 883-B in downtown Puerto Vallarta, with service...

Vallarta Trains Nightlife Staff on LGBTQ Inclusion

Puerto Vallarta trained workers at La Santa and Sala de Despecho on LGBTQ inclusion, as...

Women Can Now Request Women Uber Drivers in Vallarta

Uber Mujeres is rolling out in Puerto Vallarta, allowing women to request, reserve or prioritize...

Puerto Vallarta Restaurants Report Sales Drops of Up to 30%

Canirac says Puerto Vallarta restaurant sales fell 20% to 30% this summer as fewer diners...

Local Suppliers Gain Access to 80-Plus Banderas Bay Hotels

Local suppliers can seek year-round access to buyers at more than 80 Puerto Vallarta and...

Why Coparmex Says 35 Vallarta Businesses Have Closed

Coparmex says more than 35 businesses have closed in Vallarta’s tourist core since late May...

Can Puerto Vallarta’s Tourism Slump Turn This Winter?

A public forum at La Catrina Cantina will weigh business closures, weaker airport traffic and...

Why 35 Businesses Closed in Vallarta’s Tourist District

At least 35 businesses have closed in Centro and the Romantic Zone since late May...

Puerto Vallarta Market Showcases 19 Local Entrepreneurs

A municipal market at La Isla Shopping Village brought 19 local entrepreneurs from priority groups...

Why Puerto Vallarta Restaurants Are Closing This Summer

At least 12 Vallarta restaurants have paused or ended operations as business runs 20% to...

Complaints of Fake Silver Sales Persist on Vallarta Malecón

Complaints about jewelry sold as silver on Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón renew attention on Mexico’s 925...

Puerto Vallarta Tourism Jobs Fall After Weak First Half

Puerto Vallarta's first-half slowdown cut tourism jobs and airport traffic as national Afore unemployment withdrawals...