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 cultural innovation in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean.
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Tulum has been named host of the First Caribbean Architecture Biennial, aiming to showcase sustainable design and cultural innovation in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean.

Tulum hotels could reach 90 percent occupancy this December, driven by Canadian and European tourists, lower rates, and cleaner beaches, signaling a strong winter season for the Riviera Maya.

Ama Emprender gathered Tulum’s conscious entrepreneurs for a day of purpose-driven networking, storytelling, and community growth in the heart of the Riviera Maya.

Despite the low season, construction in Tulum surges with new developments like Plaza Las Américas, La Comer, and a rise in gas stations — reshaping the Riviera Maya’s fastest-growing town.

Tulum hotel occupancy 2025 could exceed 80% as local leaders and hotel owners unite to face economic and reputational challenges affecting tourism across the Riviera Maya.
Tourism officials deny a crisis in Tulum, pointing to seasonal lows and ongoing plans to improve infrastructure, service, and public beach access in the Riviera Maya’s fastest-growing town.

Tulum hotels cautiously support Mexico’s new beach access law, but call for shared responsibility as infrastructure, regulation, and visitor experience all hang in the balance.

Tulum International Airport faces a steep drop in international routes, with poor ground connectivity threatening its role as a key player in Mexico tourism and the Riviera Maya.

The Adamar development in Tulum’s Tankah IV was halted after a judge’s order, citing environmental violations and lack of permits, sparking debate over coastal preservation in the Riviera Maya.

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

Tulum’s tourism council is betting big on Europe with appearances at major travel fairs in Paris and London, aiming to boost winter arrivals and diversify its offerings in the Riviera Maya.

Riviera Maya hotel occupancy dropped to just 44 percent this September, marking one of the worst low seasons in years. Tulum and Playa del Carmen face a steep decline in visitor numbers.

Tulum’s lancheros face a crisis as beach access fees and sargassum keep tourists away, leaving boats docked and families struggling to survive in Mexico’s once-thriving coastal hotspot.

Tulum intensifies its tourism push in Europe, targeting Paris and London to promote weddings, wellness, and eco-experiences ahead of the Caribbean’s peak winter season.

Grupo Piñero invested €2.2 million in 2024 to promote regenerative tourism in Mexico and the Caribbean, protecting marine life, cutting emissions, and expanding water treatment in Riviera Maya.

Tulum vendors are facing mass closures after access changes and rising fees at the Jaguar National Park, threatening livelihoods and sparking debate over public beach access in the Riviera Maya.

David Ortiz Mena warns Tulum’s tourism faces mounting pressure from sargassum, rentals, and low occupancy. Unity and regulation are key to surviving the 2025 winter season and beyond.

Tulum’s tourism slowdown is part of a wider global trend, not just local issues like the Parque del Jaguar or beach privatization, say business leaders looking for resilient solutions.

Tulum’s tourism future hinges on unity, warns hotel leader David Ortiz Mena, as the town faces sargassum challenges, safety concerns, and mounting pressure from residents.

Hotel occupancy in the Mexican Caribbean dropped below 73.5% in August, with Grand Costa Maya outperforming hotspots like Tulum and Riviera Maya, according to Sedetur reports.