French Hotel Giant Accor Faces Criminal Investigation as Mexican Officials Block Resort Launch
SLS Playa Mujeres, a luxury resort owned by Accor, has been seized by Mexican authorities due to allegations of corruption and illegal land grabbing. The hotel, scheduled to open on November 10th, lacked essential infrastructure like parking and emergency exits.
A luxurious beachfront paradise has suddenly turned into a nightmare for developers as the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Quintana Roo (FGE) steps in to halt the much-anticipated opening of the SLS Hotels Playa Mujeres. The resort, owned by the French multinational hospitality giant Accor, was set to become a jewel of Cancun, boasting 498 lavish rooms and a reputation synonymous with high-end luxury. But in a shocking twist, state authorities have taken drastic action, seizing the hotel and barring all access, just days before its planned grand opening on November 10.
The glamorous promise of SLS Hotels Playa Mujeres, with its glittering pools and sun-drenched beaches, now stands at the center of an unfolding investigation of corruption and land dispossession. According to authorities, this paradise was built on a foundation that might be less than solid — riddled with alleged acts of fraud, misrepresentation, and even unlawful land grabs. As the spotlight intensifies, the layers of this scandal grow more intricate, revealing a high-stakes saga that could shatter the resort’s dream of becoming a tourism haven.
