Tourism in Mexico faces new fiscal hurdles as business leaders urge the government to replace rising taxes with investment incentives to keep the country competitive in global travel markets.
Tulum is preparing focused tourism campaigns for London’s World Travel Market and Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos fair, showcasing its growing reputation for romance and cultural heritage.
Day of the Dead in Tulum returns from Oct 30 to Nov 2, blending Janal Pixán rituals, art, and community events that honor Maya ancestry and invite visitors into Mexico’s most soulful celebration.
Tulum cancels its externally made Urban Development Program and begins a new, locally driven process to align growth, tourism, and sustainability under Mayor Diego Castañón and architect Guadalupe Portilla.
Semarnat authorized the Aktun Chen ecotourism park in Tulum after previous Profepa sanctions, granting 18 months for regularization and 50 years of operation under new environmental compliance rules.
Tulum’s rapid tourism growth is polluting its underground water, as overwhelmed sewage systems leak into cenotes and the sea, threatening the Riviera Maya’s ecosystem and economy.
Tulum will soon deploy its first Tourist Police, a bilingual force trained to strengthen safety and communication with visitors across Quintana Roo’s most iconic travel destination.
The Council for Tourism Promotion of Quintana Roo has launched a 62-million-peso campaign to rebuild Tulum’s image and restore traveler confidence after months of online criticism.
Governor Mara Lezama and Tourism Secretary Josefina Rodríguez Zamora lead talks on ensuring free access to Tulum’s beaches, linking public inclusion with the future of Quintana Roo’s tourism economy.
The Tulum Half Marathon will take place on December 7 with 5, 10, and 21-kilometer races and a family walk, aiming to attract over 2,500 participants and strengthen community spirit in Tulum.
Tulum faces a tourism and urban crisis rooted in unchecked expansion. The government seeks to correct a development model that blurred the line between growth and sustainability.
Tulum faces a reckoning as overdevelopment and poor planning strain its growth model, forcing Mexico to rethink how tourism, territory, and community can coexist sustainably.
Quintana Roo launches an integrated plan to relaunch the Tulum brand and position the Mexican Caribbean as a key player during the FIFA World Cup 2026, blending global visibility with local inclusion.
Tulum’s tourism decline highlights the tension between conservation and accessibility as new management fees at Parque del Jaguar deter visitors and disrupt the Riviera Maya’s cultural economy.
Developers warn that the future of Tulum depends on reinforcing urban infrastructure before uncontrolled growth surpasses capacity, as real estate projects multiply across Quintana Roo.
Local leaders and the Playas Libres movement press authorities in Tulum to guarantee free beach access, as federal officials prepare possible announcements on the issue in Quintana Roo.
Tulum’s guides warn that Mexico’s new archaeological entry fees for foreign tourists could reduce competitiveness and arrivals, as federal policies link the increases to the Tren Maya project.
Mexico’s tourism remains strong, but Tulum’s debate over prices and perception reveals that competitiveness now depends less on arrivals and more on trust across the Riviera Maya.