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.

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...

Las Juntas Merchants Seek Patrols After Armed Robberies

Las Juntas merchants are demanding more police patrols after a string of armed robberies, including...

World Cup failed to deliver the expected restaurant sales in Puerto Vallarta

Most Puerto Vallarta restaurants missed the expected World Cup sales boost as airport traffic fell...

Puerto Vallarta Bars See Weak World Cup Final Turnout

Puerto Vallarta bars saw only moderate crowds for the World Cup final, showing how closely...

Vallarta Paid Millions to Enter Michelin’s Dining Map

Puerto Vallarta spent up to 5.8 million pesos to remain in Michelin’s 2026 review, raising...

World Cup leaves Vallarta 438M peso tourism gain

Jalisco says World Cup activity sent 438 million pesos to Vallarta and Pueblos Mágicos, with...

Puerto Vallarta airport decline deepens as GAP stock falls

GAP shares fell after June traffic weakened, with Puerto Vallarta down 18.7% overall and international...

Two Vallarta Restaurants Now Display Michelin Plaques

Jalisco delivered Michelin plaques to 13 restaurants, with ICÚ and Pancho’s Takos giving Puerto Vallarta...

Puerto Vallarta commerce remains below recovery pace

Canaco says Puerto Vallarta shops and restaurants remain short of full recovery as World Cup...

Romantic Zone businesses press city on utility fixes

Romantic Zone businesses and city officials agreed to monthly meetings on trash, sewer, power reliability...