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...
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Matthew Collins
Investigative Reporter
Matthew Collins is an investigative journalist with a decade of experience tracking environmental policy and sustainable business practices in the Riviera Maya. His deep-dive reports on coastal development and coral reef protection have made him a leading voice in Tulum's preservation efforts.
Recent Work by Matthew Collins
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
Hotels call for sanitation trust to fund sargassum control in Tulum
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Jan 26, 2026
Quintana Roo allocates over 8 million pesos to support fishing communities
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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 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 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 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
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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 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...