Work started on the construction of a new pier at Carnival's Puerta Maya port, in Cozumel, at the end of last month.

With an investment of over $20 million, a new "arm" will be added to the existing pier to allow three ships to be moored at the cruise line's terminal at the same time.

Westin hotels confirmed, this week, they are building a new 14-story beachfront hotel on Cozumel's north-west shore.

Speaking exclusively to This is Cozumel, Aletia Salas, spokesperson for Starwood hotels, the American owners of Westin, said the island provides "the ideal setting and a perfect balance".

Enjoy being steps away from a white sand beach at this spacious, first floor, 2 bedroom condo.

Relax under a grass palapa by one of the two heated private pools, enjoy a cold Margarita and watch a Cozumel sunset.

Earlier this month, ASUR, the company that runs Cozumel airport, said it will invest $28 million in the island's international terminal between now and 2028.

In an exclusive interview with This is Cozumel, the airport's director, Armando Gamboa, said the money would be used to maintain and further improve the terminal and that more details will be released in due course.

Despite being out of the news for almost two years, local developer, Mayaland Resorts, confirmed this week that their dream to build a mega resort on the island has not been abandoned.

In an exclusive interview with This is Cozumel, company president, Fernando Barbachano, said the idea is the "corner-stone" of the island's future, but will only go ahead if the right investors are found for an "exclusive, high end" development that respects the environment.