Tulum, Mexico: Future of Tourism

Top federal officials from Mexico recently met with Tulum regional leaders to help plan out the future of tourism in this growing area, located about 80 miles of Cancun.

According to reports, representatives of Mexico’s Ministries of Tourism (SECTUR), Environment (SEMARNAT), and Urban Development (SEDATU) recently met with Tulum’s municipal president, Diego Castañón. Officials said that the goal of the meeting was to create a plan to improve the “urban image, public security, and provision of services” in and around Tulum. 

Three different aspects were focused on, being transportation access to the region’s popular beaches, and overall security. 

For transportation, priority was placed on addressing ground connectivity between the next Tulum International Airport (TQO) and the main resort areas. The officials highlighted the need for “activating new mobility options to facilitate the flow of visitors to local commercial areas.”

Currently, shuttles from TQO to downtown Tulum take from 40 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic, as the airport is built in a remote area inland. Also discussed was the expensive taxi service often encountered by tourists getting from the town to the beach areas.

Tulum has focused on an “orderly, sustainable, and socially just” development model for its resorts and beaches, allowing for open access to both tourists and locals. Moving forward, the plan is for local and federal officials to work in coordination to ensure that ocean access remain open.

For public security, it was noted that Tulum’s rapid growth has put pressure on the basic infrastructure in town. Plans for the future are to develop a more welcoming city strip for visitors, making the experience more polished. Additionally, better coordinating the security presence in areas frequented by visitors was a top priority.

This article originally appeared in TravelPulse.

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