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...
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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.
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Mar 27, 2026
Tulum Hotel Occupancy Hits Seasonal Peaks as Industry Shifts to Proactive Sargassum Management
Tulum maintains strong 80 percent occupancy for Semana Santa 2026 while leading a regional shift toward proactive sargas...
Mar 26, 2026
Empty Rooms in Paradise as Tulum Struggles While Riviera Maya Hits Peak Occupancy
Despite record-breaking numbers across the Riviera Maya, Tulum’s hotel occupancy crisis deepens as union leaders warn of...
Mar 23, 2026
Tulum Gets Its First Commercial Plaza as Centro Tulum Prepares to Open With 60 Stores and 900 Jobs
Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo confirmed that Centro Tulum, the municipality's first commercial plaza, will house 60 stores ...
Mar 22, 2026
Tulum airport recovery may depend on new three-year incentives
A Quintana Roo tourism official says Tulum airport’s flight pullback followed a lapse in airline incentives, even after ...
Mar 21, 2026
Local construction slowdown cuts jobs for Tulum workers
Tulum’s construction slowdown is reducing local hiring, limiting stable job placements, and affecting family income as f...
Mar 18, 2026
Artisan center vendors in Tulum report Sunday access restrictions at Jaguar Park
Merchants near Tulum’s archaeological zone say access agreements for Parque del Jaguar are not being applied, with Sunda...
Mar 3, 2026
Tulum Tourism Hits 70% Stability Threshold to Protect 55,000 Jobs
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Feb 14, 2026
Tulum merchants expect Valentine’s Day sales boost on February 14
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Feb 7, 2026
Tourism sector urges action over police extortion in Tulum
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Feb 7, 2026
Hotels call for sanitation trust to fund sargassum control in Tulum
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Jan 28, 2026
Tulum Plans New Mixed-Use Center With First Local Movie Theater in 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
Quintana Roo allocates over 8 million pesos to support fishing communities
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Jan 19, 2026
Mexico Promotes Tourism Investment and Regulation at FITUR 2026
At FITUR 2026, Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama promoted new tourism investment in Mexico, highlighting regulation, pro...
Jan 18, 2026
Tulum Emerges as Strategic Tourism Model in Mexico’s FITUR Presence
Mexico showcased its tourism strengths at FITUR 2026, with Tulum emerging as a key strategic highlight, emphasizing sust...
Jan 17, 2026
Hotel leaders warn mass events may strain Tulum’s infrastructure
Tulum hotel leaders warn that large-scale events may strain infrastructure and damage the destination’s image, urging au...
Jan 13, 2026
December 2025 marks weakest hotel performance in Tulum in four years
Tulum hotel occupancy fell to 75 percent in December 2025, the lowest level for that month in four years, capping a year...
Jan 9, 2026
Tulum Prepares for Consolidation as Visitor Profiles Shift in 2026
Tulum is expected to enter a phase of consolidation in 2026 as visitor profiles shift toward more price-sensitive and se...
Jan 7, 2026
Tulum hotels reach 94 percent occupancy during winter peak
Tulum hotel occupancy reached 94 percent during the winter season, offsetting a modest annual decline in 2025 driven by ...
Dec 26, 2025
Winter high season lifts hotel occupancy in Tulum after economic slump
Winter high season travel is driving the Tulum tourism recovery, with hotel occupancy around 75 percent and expectations...
Dec 22, 2025
Tulum business leaders report security coordination gains after challenging 2025
Tulum business leaders say stronger coordination and community engagement improved security in 2025, though challenges r...
Dec 19, 2025
Tulum tourism sees year-end rebound with occupancy projected near 90%
Hotel occupancy in Tulum is projected to reach up to 90 percent by the end of 2025, as the high season brings a gradual ...
Dec 19, 2025
ADO forecasts holiday passenger growth as Tulum airport flights rebound
ADO projects a holiday passenger increase in the Riviera Maya as flights return to Tulum airport, signaling cautious opt...
Dec 19, 2025
Tulum hotel recovery surges into high season while rentals lag behind
Tulum hotel recovery is accelerating into high season, with occupancy nearing 90 percent, while vacation rentals struggl...
Dec 15, 2025
Zamna Group unveils “Tulum Todo el Año” with events planned for all of 2026
Tulum Todo el Año is a new initiative by Grupo Zamná that aims to reduce tourism seasonality through a yearlong calendar...
Dec 10, 2025
Tulum hotels report 75.5 percent occupancy as year-end nears
Tulum’s tourism season continues gaining momentum with 75.5 percent hotel occupancy and new public beach access, shaping...
Dec 4, 2025
La Comer enters Tulum with a major investment that reshapes local retail
La Comer Tulum opens with a billion-peso investment, bringing a premium retail experience to Quintana Roo and intensifyi...
Dec 1, 2025
Economy in Tulum grows cautiously amid weaker US arrivals
Tulum’s economic recovery advances slowly as the key US market remains below past levels, affecting spending and fueling...
Nov 29, 2025
Confusion over Diamante K inspection sparks debate among hoteliers
Roberto Palazuelos rejected Profeco’s claim that Diamante K was suspended, arguing only minor issues were found during t...
Nov 26, 2025
Hotel executive denounces local online attacks on Tulum
Hotel leader Jesús Almaguer criticizes local online campaigns he says exaggerate Tulum’s issues, raising questions about...
Nov 26, 2025
The suspension of Diamante K shows some hotels still ignore Tulum’s crisis
Profeco suspension of Diamante K highlights widespread pricing irregularities in Tulum, raising concerns over consumer r...
Nov 23, 2025
Can Tulum tourism stabilize after a year of mixed signals?
Tulum tourism faces a difficult year as sargassum, U.S. economic uncertainty, and security concerns reduce visitor numbe...
Nov 22, 2025
Grupo Mundo Maya’s expansion intensifies tensions in Tulum
Grupo Mundo Maya’s growing control in Tulum, from airports to natural parks, is reshaping tourism through new fees, over...
Nov 21, 2025
Profeco reveals inflated hotel and food prices in Tulum
Profeco uncovered steep hotel and food prices in Tulum, identifying irregularities, suspensions, and transparency issues...
Nov 21, 2025
Tulum tourism recovery gains momentum as occupancy reaches 73 percent
Tulum tourism recovery accelerates as hotel occupancy reaches 73 percent, driven by new beach access, rising winter dema...
Nov 18, 2025
Tulum hotel occupancy climbs as new recovery plan advances
Tulum’s tourism rebound pushes the ocupación hotelera de Tulum to 75.8 percent as federal and local authorities launch a...
Nov 10, 2025
Tourism in Tulum rises after months of decline
Tourism in Tulum shows a modest rebound as free entry to the archaeological site draws more visitors, offering hope for ...
Nov 10, 2025
Tulum taxi rates set to rise under new fare system this November
Tulum taxi rates are set for overhaul as authorities introduce a digital fare system to improve transparency and reduce ...
Nov 9, 2025
Businesses in Tulum struggle to survive amid tourist drop
Tulum faces an economic recession as foreign visitor numbers fall sharply, forcing iconic businesses to close and haltin...
Nov 6, 2025
Mexican Caribbean leaders build global partnerships at World Travel Market
Quintana Roo’s participation in the World Travel Market in London strengthened Tulum’s global image and opened new oppor...
Nov 4, 2025
Cultural Festivities Lift Tulum’s Hotel Occupancy Above Expectations
Tulum hotels saw a 10–20% rise in occupancy during Mexico’s Day of the Dead holiday, as cultural events and an extended ...
Nov 3, 2025
Tulum taxi drivers await new fare table amid uncertainty
Tulum’s taxi drivers await Imoveqroo’s new fare table as rising costs and public concern expose deeper challenges in Qui...
Nov 1, 2025
Tulum airport to regain international routes as Quintana Roo expands air links
Tulum will regain air routes this November as Quintana Roo launches a $3.2 million global campaign and plans new connect...
Oct 30, 2025
Día de Muertos Brings Color but Little Profit for Tulum Flower Sellers
Florists in Tulum face low sales and growing competition from supermarkets and street vendors ahead of Día de Muertos, p...
Oct 30, 2025
Uber’s Airport Win in Mexico Faces New Doubts from Regulators
Uber’s claim of a definitive court suspension allowing operations in Mexico’s airports faces doubt from Quintana Roo and...
Oct 28, 2025
Tulum turns to AI-driven marketing to reshape its image
Tulum’s hotel leaders say the destination is entering a recovery phase, backed by a new international campaign and plans...
Oct 27, 2025
After a hard year Tulum recovery looks real for many
Tulum recovery is accelerating into the holidays, with officials projecting up to 95% hotel occupancy as beach rules, pr...
Oct 27, 2025
Tourism in Mexico faces fiscal pressure as investors call for reform
Tourism in Mexico faces new fiscal hurdles as business leaders urge the government to replace rising taxes with investme...
Oct 27, 2025
Tulum focuses on romance tourism at London’s World Travel Market
Tulum is preparing focused tourism campaigns for London’s World Travel Market and Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos fair, showcas...
Oct 25, 2025
Tulum prepares for high season with stronger local cooperation
Tulum’s hotel sector remains optimistic as high season approaches, with leaders confident that ...
Oct 21, 2025
Tulum unveils strategy to relaunch its brand ahead of World Cup 2026
Quintana Roo launches an integrated plan to relaunch the Tulum brand and position the Mexican Caribbean as a key player ...
Oct 21, 2025
Community market brings fresh hope to Tulum’s slowing economy
A new community market in Aldea Zamá, Tulum, connects Maya farmers with local consumers, offering fair prices and fresh ...
Oct 21, 2025
Tulum’s cultural tourism falters under new management system
Tulum’s tourism decline highlights the tension between conservation and accessibility as new management fees at Parque d...
Oct 20, 2025
Tulum tour operators brace for visitor decline after fee hike
Tulum’s guides warn that Mexico’s new archaeological entry fees for foreign tourists could reduce competitiveness and ar...
Oct 18, 2025
Tulum projects 90 percent hotel occupancy to close 2025
Tourism in Tulum remains strong as officials project 90% occupancy to end 2025, despite sargassum and what Mayor Diego C...
Oct 18, 2025
Tulum’s tourism dream runs into physical limits
Tulum faces mounting pressure to fix beach access and infrastructure as tourism leaders call for urgent action. Official...
Oct 14, 2025
When luxury bites the hand that fed it
Roberto Palazuelos is fighting for land inside Tulum National Park amid the town’s worst tourism slump, sparking outrage...
Oct 14, 2025
Investment confidence remains strong as Tulum enters a new phase
Tulum is entering a new phase of strategic development as tourism and real estate leaders focus on infrastructure, acces...
Oct 14, 2025
International architecture spotlight turns to Tulum this November
Tulum has been named host of the First Caribbean Architecture Biennial, aiming to showcase sustainable design and cultur...
Oct 14, 2025
Tulum hotels expect 90 percent occupancy for winter high season
Tulum hotels could reach 90 percent occupancy this December, driven by Canadian and European tourists, lower rates, and ...
Oct 13, 2025
Conscious Entrepreneurs Gather in Tulum for Community Growth Event
Ama Emprender gathered Tulum’s conscious entrepreneurs for a day of purpose-driven networking, storytelling, and communi...
Oct 13, 2025
Tulum’s skyline changing fast with new plaza, supermarket and gas stations
Despite the low season, construction in Tulum surges with new developments like Plaza Las Américas, La Comer, and a rise...
Oct 10, 2025
David Ortiz Mena highlights unity across Tulum’s tourism sector
Tulum hotel occupancy 2025 could exceed 80% as local leaders and hotel owners unite to face economic and reputational ch...
Oct 9, 2025
Mexican tourism leaders deny crisis in Tulum despite viral videos
Tourism officials deny a crisis in Tulum, pointing to seasonal lows and ongoing plans to improve infrastructure, service...
Oct 6, 2025
Tulum hoteliers back free public access but warn of infrastructure burdens
Tulum hotels cautiously support Mexico’s new beach access law, but call for shared responsibility as infrastructure, reg...
Sep 29, 2025
A billion pesos later, Tulum’s airport struggles to fly
Tulum International Airport faces a steep drop in international routes, with poor ground connectivity threatening its ro...
Sep 24, 2025
Judge halts Adamar project in Tulum over environmental violations
The Adamar development in Tulum’s Tankah IV was halted after a judge’s order, citing environmental violations and lack o...
Sep 24, 2025
Is the Tulum international airport failing? Here’s what we know
Tulum’s new international airport was expected to boost tourism in Quintana Roo. But flight cuts and transport gaps are ...
Sep 24, 2025
Tulum aims for European travelers with global promotion strategy
Tulum’s tourism council is betting big on Europe with appearances at major travel fairs in Paris and London, aiming to b...
Sep 23, 2025
Riviera Maya hotel occupancy drops to 44 percent in one of worst low seasons
Riviera Maya hotel occupancy dropped to just 44 percent this September, marking one of the worst low seasons in years. T...
Sep 23, 2025
Tulum lancheros struggle as new beach access fees drive away tourists
Tulum’s lancheros face a crisis as beach access fees and sargassum keep tourists away, leaving boats docked and families...
Sep 22, 2025
Tulum boosts winter tourism campaign in Europe with key travel expos
Tulum intensifies its tourism push in Europe, targeting Paris and London to promote weddings, wellness, and eco-experien...
Sep 17, 2025
Can tourism be regenerative? Grupo Piñero tests the idea in Mexico
Grupo Piñero invested €2.2 million in 2024 to promote regenerative tourism in Mexico and the Caribbean, protecting marin...
Sep 17, 2025
Artisan Shops Close in Tulum Amid Access Crisis at National Park
Tulum vendors are facing mass closures after access changes and rising fees at the Jaguar National Park, threatening liv...
Sep 16, 2025
Winter Season Seen as Key to Recovery After Tulum’s Sluggish Summer
David Ortiz Mena warns Tulum’s tourism faces mounting pressure from sargassum, rentals, and low occupancy. Unity and reg...
Sep 15, 2025
Business Leaders in Tulum Propose Fresh Strategies for Economic Growth
Tulum’s tourism slowdown is part of a wider global trend, not just local issues like the Parque del Jaguar or beach priv...
Sep 12, 2025
Tulum’s Tourism Depends on Unity Amid Sargassum and Security Challenges
Tulum’s tourism future hinges on unity, warns hotel leader David Ortiz Mena, as the town faces sargassum challenges, saf...
Sep 7, 2025
Why Tulum and Riviera Maya Struggled to Fill Hotels This Summer
Hotel occupancy in the Mexican Caribbean dropped below 73.5% in August, with Grand Costa Maya outperforming hotspots lik...
Aug 29, 2025
Tulum Secures $2 Billion in Foreign Investments
Tulum lands $2B in foreign investment while locals win free access to Jaguar Park, raising new questions about prosperit...
Aug 29, 2025
Tulum business and government leaders unite for sustainable growth in Quintana Roo
Tulum’s leaders and entrepreneurs met to build proposals for growth, security, and wellbeing, aiming to balance Mexico t...
Aug 27, 2025
Tulum Public Transport Faces Passenger Collapse Amid Tourism Decline
Public transport in Tulum and Playa del Carmen has lost over 50% of its passengers as tourism declines, impacting locals...
Aug 25, 2025
Tulum Becomes the First Beating Heart of Mexicana de Aviación’s Revival
Mexicana de Aviación returns to the skies with its first commercial flight landing in Tulum, marking a powerful comeback...
Aug 6, 2025
What Happened to the Crowds at Tulum Hotels This Summer
Tulum hotels are seeing record-low occupancy this summer, with fewer tourists and growing concerns over sargassum, shift...
Aug 2, 2025
New Alliances Help Tulum Navigate Shifting Tourism Tides
Discover how resilient women entrepreneurs in Tulum are turning tourism challenges into opportunities, fostering innovat...
Jul 28, 2025
Tulum economy faces turning point as local leaders push for sustainable recovery
Tulum economy seeks recovery as local leaders and entrepreneurs unite to boost development, harness infrastructure, and ...
Jul 21, 2025
Tulum National Park fees are hurting small business owners near the ruins
Rising Tulum National Park fees are discouraging visitors and hurting local shopkeepers who depend on steady tourist tra...
Jul 5, 2025
Unemployment in Tulum: Professionals Struggle Amid Tourism Decline
Unemployment in Tulum: Professionals face joblessness & low pay amid the tourism crisis. Read the latest trends. ...
Jun 28, 2025
The Truth About Sargassum Seaweed in Mexico’s Caribbean
Local experts say sargassum seaweed season in Quintana Roo runs April to September, but impacts vary—Tulum leads clean‑u...
Jun 19, 2025
MAIIM Investors Submit Review Appeal, Claim Irreparable Acts
MAIIM investors submit review appeal to challenge a tribunal ruling, alleging irreparable acts and no harm. Stay informe...
Jun 11, 2025
Tulum Businesses Unite to Boost Low-Season Tourism
Local entrepreneurs in Tulum have organized a forum to analyze and propose strategies for the approaching low tourist se...
May 27, 2025
Tulum Tourism Surges, Traditional Businesses Left Behind
Traditional shops and eateries in Tulum are closing as they fail to meet evolving tourist expectations, exposing a growi...
May 23, 2025
Tulum’s Business Landscape Faces a Crossroads Amid Evolving Tourism Demands
Tulum faces business closures due to market saturation and evolving tourist demands, urging local enterprises to innovat...
May 20, 2025
Economic Crisis Closes Tulum’s Time-Honored Businesses
Tulum’s iconic businesses, including restaurants and boutiques, are collapsing under economic strain, revealing deeper c...
Mar 27, 2025
Tulum Hosts Quintana Roo’s Pioneering Economic Development Fair
Tulum becomes the first municipality in Quintana Roo to host the state’s economic development fair, showcasing loc...
Mar 24, 2025
New Support Programs Boost Tourism in Tulum and Holbox
The Mexican government has launched new support programs to aid tourism service providers in Holbox and Tulum, offering ...
Mar 19, 2025
Free Tax Guidance Empowers Tulum Entrepreneurs
Mexican entrepreneurs in Tulum can now access free SAT tax advisory services. Learn how to qualify and benefit from this...
Mar 3, 2025
Faena District Tulum: A Groundbreaking Fusion of Art, Architecture, and Luxury in the Riviera Maya
Faena District Tulum redefines luxury by blending art, design, and nature. Unveiled in Mexico City and Tulum, this visio...