Mar 27, 2026
Tulum Braces for High Easter Occupancy as Union Leaders Demand Service Quality
With projections reaching 90 percent occupancy union officials argue that hospitality standards are the only way to ensu...
The daily record of Tulum, culture, travel, policy, and the Riviera Maya.

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The Business Desk monitors entrepreneurship, investment, and economic development throughout Quintana Roo. Reporters on this desk track openings, infrastructure, and policy decisions that impact local companies and international operators alike.
With projections reaching 90 percent occupancy union officials argue that hospitality standards are the only way to ensu...

Tulum maintains strong 80 percent occupancy for Semana Santa 2026 while leading a regional shift toward proactive sargas...

Despite record-breaking numbers across the Riviera Maya, Tulum’s hotel occupancy crisis deepens as union leaders warn of...

Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo confirmed that Centro Tulum, the municipality's first commercial plaza, will house 60 stores ...

A Quintana Roo tourism official says Tulum airport’s flight pullback followed a lapse in airline incentives, even after ...

Tulum’s construction slowdown is reducing local hiring, limiting stable job placements, and affecting family income as f...

Merchants near Tulum’s archaeological zone say access agreements for Parque del Jaguar are not being applied, with Sunda...

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At FITUR 2026, Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama promoted new tourism investment in Mexico, highlighting regulation, pro...

Mexico showcased its tourism strengths at FITUR 2026, with Tulum emerging as a key strategic highlight, emphasizing sust...

Tulum hotel leaders warn that large-scale events may strain infrastructure and damage the destination’s image, urging au...
Tulum hotel occupancy fell to 75 percent in December 2025, the lowest level for that month in four years, capping a year...

Tulum is expected to enter a phase of consolidation in 2026 as visitor profiles shift toward more price-sensitive and se...

Tulum hotel occupancy reached 94 percent during the winter season, offsetting a modest annual decline in 2025 driven by ...

Winter high season travel is driving the Tulum tourism recovery, with hotel occupancy around 75 percent and expectations...

Tulum business leaders say stronger coordination and community engagement improved security in 2025, though challenges r...

Hotel occupancy in Tulum is projected to reach up to 90 percent by the end of 2025, as the high season brings a gradual ...

ADO projects a holiday passenger increase in the Riviera Maya as flights return to Tulum airport, signaling cautious opt...

Tulum hotel recovery is accelerating into high season, with occupancy nearing 90 percent, while vacation rentals struggl...

Tulum Todo el Año is a new initiative by Grupo Zamná that aims to reduce tourism seasonality through a yearlong calendar...

Tulum’s tourism season continues gaining momentum with 75.5 percent hotel occupancy and new public beach access, shaping...

La Comer Tulum opens with a billion-peso investment, bringing a premium retail experience to Quintana Roo and intensifyi...

Tulum’s economic recovery advances slowly as the key US market remains below past levels, affecting spending and fueling...

Roberto Palazuelos rejected Profeco’s claim that Diamante K was suspended, arguing only minor issues were found during t...

Hotel leader Jesús Almaguer criticizes local online campaigns he says exaggerate Tulum’s issues, raising questions about...

Profeco suspension of Diamante K highlights widespread pricing irregularities in Tulum, raising concerns over consumer r...

Tulum tourism faces a difficult year as sargassum, U.S. economic uncertainty, and security concerns reduce visitor numbe...

Grupo Mundo Maya’s growing control in Tulum, from airports to natural parks, is reshaping tourism through new fees, over...

Profeco uncovered steep hotel and food prices in Tulum, identifying irregularities, suspensions, and transparency issues...

Tulum tourism recovery accelerates as hotel occupancy reaches 73 percent, driven by new beach access, rising winter dema...

Tulum’s tourism rebound pushes the ocupación hotelera de Tulum to 75.8 percent as federal and local authorities launch a...

Tourism in Tulum shows a modest rebound as free entry to the archaeological site draws more visitors, offering hope for ...

Tulum taxi rates are set for overhaul as authorities introduce a digital fare system to improve transparency and reduce ...
Tulum faces an economic recession as foreign visitor numbers fall sharply, forcing iconic businesses to close and haltin...

Quintana Roo’s participation in the World Travel Market in London strengthened Tulum’s global image and opened new oppor...

Tulum hotels saw a 10–20% rise in occupancy during Mexico’s Day of the Dead holiday, as cultural events and an extended ...

Tulum’s taxi drivers await Imoveqroo’s new fare table as rising costs and public concern expose deeper challenges in Qui...

Tulum will regain air routes this November as Quintana Roo launches a $3.2 million global campaign and plans new connect...

Florists in Tulum face low sales and growing competition from supermarkets and street vendors ahead of Día de Muertos, p...

Uber’s claim of a definitive court suspension allowing operations in Mexico’s airports faces doubt from Quintana Roo and...

Tulum’s hotel leaders say the destination is entering a recovery phase, backed by a new international campaign and plans...

Tulum recovery is accelerating into the holidays, with officials projecting up to 95% hotel occupancy as beach rules, pr...

Tourism in Mexico faces new fiscal hurdles as business leaders urge the government to replace rising taxes with investme...

Tulum is preparing focused tourism campaigns for London’s World Travel Market and Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos fair, showcas...

Tulum’s hotel sector remains optimistic as high season approaches, with leaders confident that ...

Quintana Roo launches an integrated plan to relaunch the Tulum brand and position the Mexican Caribbean as a key player ...
A new community market in Aldea Zamá, Tulum, connects Maya farmers with local consumers, offering fair prices and fresh ...

Tulum’s tourism decline highlights the tension between conservation and accessibility as new management fees at Parque d...

Tulum’s guides warn that Mexico’s new archaeological entry fees for foreign tourists could reduce competitiveness and ar...

Tourism in Tulum remains strong as officials project 90% occupancy to end 2025, despite sargassum and what Mayor Diego C...

Tulum faces mounting pressure to fix beach access and infrastructure as tourism leaders call for urgent action. Official...

Roberto Palazuelos is fighting for land inside Tulum National Park amid the town’s worst tourism slump, sparking outrage...

Tulum is entering a new phase of strategic development as tourism and real estate leaders focus on infrastructure, acces...
Tulum has been named host of the First Caribbean Architecture Biennial, aiming to showcase sustainable design and cultur...

Tulum hotels could reach 90 percent occupancy this December, driven by Canadian and European tourists, lower rates, and ...

Ama Emprender gathered Tulum’s conscious entrepreneurs for a day of purpose-driven networking, storytelling, and communi...

Despite the low season, construction in Tulum surges with new developments like Plaza Las Américas, La Comer, and a rise...

Tulum hotel occupancy 2025 could exceed 80% as local leaders and hotel owners unite to face economic and reputational ch...
Tourism officials deny a crisis in Tulum, pointing to seasonal lows and ongoing plans to improve infrastructure, service...

Tulum hotels cautiously support Mexico’s new beach access law, but call for shared responsibility as infrastructure, reg...

Tulum International Airport faces a steep drop in international routes, with poor ground connectivity threatening its ro...

The Adamar development in Tulum’s Tankah IV was halted after a judge’s order, citing environmental violations and lack o...

Tulum’s new international airport was expected to boost tourism in Quintana Roo. But flight cuts and transport gaps are ...

Tulum’s tourism council is betting big on Europe with appearances at major travel fairs in Paris and London, aiming to b...

Riviera Maya hotel occupancy dropped to just 44 percent this September, marking one of the worst low seasons in years. T...

Tulum’s lancheros face a crisis as beach access fees and sargassum keep tourists away, leaving boats docked and families...

Tulum intensifies its tourism push in Europe, targeting Paris and London to promote weddings, wellness, and eco-experien...

Grupo Piñero invested €2.2 million in 2024 to promote regenerative tourism in Mexico and the Caribbean, protecting marin...

Tulum vendors are facing mass closures after access changes and rising fees at the Jaguar National Park, threatening liv...

David Ortiz Mena warns Tulum’s tourism faces mounting pressure from sargassum, rentals, and low occupancy. Unity and reg...

Tulum’s tourism slowdown is part of a wider global trend, not just local issues like the Parque del Jaguar or beach priv...

Tulum’s tourism future hinges on unity, warns hotel leader David Ortiz Mena, as the town faces sargassum challenges, saf...

Hotel occupancy in the Mexican Caribbean dropped below 73.5% in August, with Grand Costa Maya outperforming hotspots lik...

Tulum lands $2B in foreign investment while locals win free access to Jaguar Park, raising new questions about prosperit...

Tulum’s leaders and entrepreneurs met to build proposals for growth, security, and wellbeing, aiming to balance Mexico t...

Public transport in Tulum and Playa del Carmen has lost over 50% of its passengers as tourism declines, impacting locals...

Mexicana de Aviación returns to the skies with its first commercial flight landing in Tulum, marking a powerful comeback...

Tulum hotels are seeing record-low occupancy this summer, with fewer tourists and growing concerns over sargassum, shift...

Discover how resilient women entrepreneurs in Tulum are turning tourism challenges into opportunities, fostering innovat...

Tulum economy seeks recovery as local leaders and entrepreneurs unite to boost development, harness infrastructure, and ...

Rising Tulum National Park fees are discouraging visitors and hurting local shopkeepers who depend on steady tourist tra...

Unemployment in Tulum: Professionals face joblessness & low pay amid the tourism crisis. Read the latest trends. ...

Local experts say sargassum seaweed season in Quintana Roo runs April to September, but impacts vary—Tulum leads clean‑u...
MAIIM investors submit review appeal to challenge a tribunal ruling, alleging irreparable acts and no harm. Stay informe...

Local entrepreneurs in Tulum have organized a forum to analyze and propose strategies for the approaching low tourist se...
Traditional shops and eateries in Tulum are closing as they fail to meet evolving tourist expectations, exposing a growi...

Tulum faces business closures due to market saturation and evolving tourist demands, urging local enterprises to innovat...

Tulum’s iconic businesses, including restaurants and boutiques, are collapsing under economic strain, revealing deeper c...

Tulum becomes the first municipality in Quintana Roo to host the state’s economic development fair, showcasing loc...

The Mexican government has launched new support programs to aid tourism service providers in Holbox and Tulum, offering ...

Mexican entrepreneurs in Tulum can now access free SAT tax advisory services. Learn how to qualify and benefit from this...

Faena District Tulum redefines luxury by blending art, design, and nature. Unveiled in Mexico City and Tulum, this visio...