Puerto Vallarta Tourism News and Travel Updates

Tourism news from Puerto Vallarta, including visitor numbers, hotels, cruises, airlines, travel alerts, attractions, and industry trends.

Tourism drives much of Puerto Vallarta’s economy, but it also affects public services, housing, transportation, beaches, and local culture. This hub tracks visitor trends, hotel news, cruise arrivals, travel alerts, airline updates, tourism policy, and industry developments.

Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust Promotes LGBTQ+ Weddings

Vallarta’s tourism trust is promoting LGBTQ+ weddings after September training. City records show what couples...

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...

International traffic at Puerto Vallarta airport fell 26% in August

International traffic at Puerto Vallarta airport fell 26.3% in August, accounting for 87% of the...

Did Puerto Vallarta Peak in 2024?

Data suggests Puerto Vallarta travel interest peaked in 2024 before falling toward pandemic-era levels during...

Can Vallarta Turn Its Global Plan Into Real Results

Puerto Vallarta’s 2026–2031 global plan sets five priorities, but its first test is turning a...

Puerto Vallarta Sets International Strategy Through 2031

Puerto Vallarta has a new global strategy, but its first test will be turning a...

Puerto Vallarta Drops to Sixth in Mexico Cruise Traffic

Puerto Vallarta fell to sixth in Mexican cruise traffic after four fewer ship calls, even...

Governor Urges Positive News as Vallarta Safety Falls

Governor Pablo Lemus wants positive coverage to restore Vallarta’s image, but the city cannot keep...

Two Cruise Ships Close Puerto Vallarta’s July Schedule

Two cruise ships brought thousands to Puerto Vallarta on July 21, closing the port’s four-call...

Romantic Zone Holds Its Edge With LGBTQ+ Travelers

Los Muertos and the Romantic Zone maintain their LGBTQ+ tourism advantage through a concentration of...

Global Food Safety Experts Head to Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta hosts a two-day food safety congress with FAO and former FDA experts, training...

New Tourist Map Links Puerto Vallarta to Pueblos Mágicos

A new tourist map connects Puerto Vallarta with San Sebastián, Mascota and Talpa, giving travelers...

Why Vallarta Airport Traffic Fell So Hard in May 2026

Puerto Vallarta airport traffic fell 14.4% in May, led by international losses. The drop sends...

Vallarta Pushes Summer Trips in Tijuana and Mexicali

Puerto Vallarta is courting Baja California travelers for summer as local tourism leaders lean on...

Tourism workforce training pact signed with Puerto Vallarta hotel

Puerto Vallarta Hotel Signs IDEFT Training Pact

IDEFT and Costa Club Punta Arena signed a Puerto Vallarta training pact as tourism jobs...