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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.
Tulum lands $2B in foreign investment while locals win free access to Jaguar Park, raising new questions about prosperity, preservation, and who gets to belong in Quintana Roo.
Tulum’s leaders and entrepreneurs met to build proposals for growth, security, and wellbeing, aiming to balance Mexico tourism with community needs in Quintana Roo’s fastest-growing town.
Public transport in Tulum and Playa del Carmen has lost over 50% of its passengers as tourism declines, impacting locals, colectivos, and airlines across the Riviera Maya.
Mexicana de Aviación returns to the skies with its first commercial flight landing in Tulum, marking a powerful comeback for the iconic Mexican airline.
Tulum hotels are seeing record-low occupancy this summer, with fewer tourists and growing concerns over sargassum, shifting travel trends, and the changing identity of this beach paradise.
Discover how resilient women entrepreneurs in Tulum are turning tourism challenges into opportunities, fostering innovation, collaboration, and empowerment within the vibrant local business community.
Tulum economy seeks recovery as local leaders and entrepreneurs unite to boost development, harness infrastructure, and build sustainable growth amid global uncertainty.
Rising Tulum National Park fees are discouraging visitors and hurting local shopkeepers who depend on steady tourist traffic to survive.
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‑up efforts through hotel trust fund and better waste strategy.
MAIIM investors submit review appeal to challenge a tribunal ruling, alleging irreparable acts and no harm. Stay informed on the latest legal developments.
