They are trying to curb tourism growth in the Cancun-Tulum corridor

Cancun and Tulum will be designated as priority zones for sustainable tourism management, in an effort to curb real estate and hotel development, given the saturation of supply both destinations are facing.

This new designation, included in the current General Tourism Law of Quintana Roo, is binding, meaning that municipalities are obligated to consider its principles within management instruments such as Urban Development Plans.

Andrés Aguilar Becerril, Undersecretary of Tourism in Quintana Roo, explained that they are working closely with eleven state government agencies. They are developing the reports that define the boundaries and the intended uses of both destinations, given their current state.

“A clear example is Cancún, where the destination now needs to renew itself, starting with its infrastructure and product. This involves generating new policies and tools to mitigate problems such as the issue of abandoned properties. He cited the example of wastewater treatment plants that are reaching their capacity limits and require new technologies, new investments, and new management models.”

In the case of Tulum, he mentioned the ‘Tulum Renace’ strategy, which aims to regulate growth. This is currently the responsibility of the municipality, but with state-level criteria through this new entity.

Another obligation established by the priority zone for sustainable tourism management is the creation of a destination management body responsible for implementing the defined vocations and limitations for each destination.

Furthermore, the State Tourism Secretariat will be encouraged to proactively participate in public consultations regarding the urban growth of both cities.

Once Cancún and Tulum are declared priority zones, Bacalar and Mahahual will follow. While growth in these areas hasn’t yet reached the same level as in the northern part of the state, new investments have already begun to arrive, and efforts will be made to ensure that this growth doesn’t get out of control. (Jesús Vázquez)

Hotels in Quintana Roo

Total 1,475

Cancún 212
Puerto Morelos 73
Costa Mujeres 20
Isla Mujeres 58
Cozumel 78
Riviera Maya 239

Source: sipse