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Why American Travelers Headed To Cancun Are Choosing Resorts Over Vacation Rentals

Summary by Cancun Sun
The numbers for the peak holiday season are in, and they paint a very clear picture of how travelers are prioritizing their peace of mind in 2026. While the hotel sector in Cancun and Quintana Roo popped champagne with occupancy rates soaring above 90% to close out the year, the vacation rental market—platforms like Airbnb … The post Why American Travelers Headed To Cancun Are Choosing Resorts Over Vacation Rentals appeared first on Cancun Sun.
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In Playa del Carmen, vacation rentals like Airbnb only achieved 58% in occupancy at the end of the year. However, Cancun was below 56%; this, unlike the hotel sector, which reached 90% levels. In Playa del Carmen there are 8,311 holiday rental units. According to the statistical report of the State Tourism Secretariat (Sedetur), the highest week of the year in December ended with a total of 24,579 active units throughout the state, most of which…

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Cancun Sun broke the news in on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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