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Marriott Puerto Vallarta targets May 1, 2027, for its all-inclusive switch, with plans to link dining and entertainment with the Westin.

A Fiesta Americana manager told CUCosta tourism students that AI is changing hotel operations and the skills Vallarta workers will need.

Puerto Vallarta restaurants report weak sales and temporary closures as Canirac points to improving hotel bookings for the winter season.

Boca de Tomates merchants are clearing debris and rebuilding after Polo-driven surf damaged restaurants, with red flags still in place.

Puerto Vallarta businesses face a payment gap as cash remains dominant in Mexico while U.S. and Canadian visitors rely more on cards.

La Cruz Bakery opens Sept. 15 at Morelos 883-B in downtown Puerto Vallarta, with service from 7 a.m. and a 7 p.m. ribbon-cutting.

Puerto Vallarta trained workers at La Santa and Sala de Despecho on LGBTQ inclusion, as a past discrimination ruling adds context.

Uber Mujeres is rolling out in Puerto Vallarta, allowing women to request, reserve or prioritize trips with women drivers through the app.

Canirac says Puerto Vallarta restaurant sales fell 20% to 30% this summer as fewer diners and weaker international traffic weighed on business.

Local suppliers can seek year-round access to buyers at more than 80 Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas hotels through a new network.

Coparmex says more than 35 businesses have closed in Vallarta’s tourist core since late May as rents, costs and weaker spending squeeze operators.

A public forum at La Catrina Cantina will weigh business closures, weaker airport traffic and short-term rental demand in Puerto Vallarta.

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