The Tulum Hotel Association has suggested reconsidering the hosting of massive events, including electronic music festivals, in the coastal area. They argue that such events may not align with the development model required for the destination.
David Ortiz Mena, president of the association, highlighted that complaints were registered from guests due to noise after the Zamna Festival. He suggested that it is important to reassess whether these activities are compatible with Tulum’s desired tourism development model.
“We believe that these events exceed the capacities of the coastal area and are not very compatible with family vacation tourism. This should prompt us to reflect on the suitability of massive events in Tulum’s coastal area,” Ortiz Mena stated.
He acknowledged significant progress under the current municipal administration, such as restricted hours, which have improved the coastal area’s condition. However, he noted that Tulum is not a fully planned destination like Cancun, and the coastal area’s infrastructure is very limited. Events of this magnitude generate greater traffic, and there is no preparation for emergencies.
The hotel leader emphasized that his stance is not against organizing these festivals in the municipality but rather an invitation to reflect on their location and future occurrence.
“The reality is that these events should not happen in the coastal area, either during the day nor at night. While they may have an economic impact, they can also lead to other types of events, sometimes tragic ones,” Ortiz Mena added.
He pointed out that Tulum has a capacity of nearly 10,000 rooms, while the festival attracted tens of thousands of attendees, surpassing the lodging and infrastructure capacity of this tourist destination.
Source: Luces del Siglo
