Tulum, Q.R. — Another meeting between state officials and the federal government was held in Mexico City Monday. Both sides met for a third time this month to iron out tourism issues plaguing the municipality of Tulum.
On Monday, state governor Mara Lezama reporting meeting with federal tourism secretary Josefina Rodríguez Zamora “ to strengthen actions that guarantee free access to the beaches, particularly in the area surrounding the Jaguar Park.”
She said their work meeting also included planning strategies for the relaunch of a new sustainable development model for Tulum.
“We held a working meeting with our friend Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, Secretary of Tourism, and with various federal authorities to strengthen actions that guarantee free access to the beaches, particularly in the area surrounding the Jaguar Park,” Governor Lezama reported.
“We also made progress in planning strategies for the relaunch of a new sustainable development model for Tulum which will ensure the best experiences for our tourists and promote an environment of shared prosperity for the residents of this beautiful destination.”
Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, said discussions on a comprehensive strategy, including fees being charged to residents and tourists to access beaches, were part of the Monday agenda.
She said both the state and federal goverments are working to restor visitor confidence.
“We continue working on the comprehensive strategy for Tulum. This Monday, we held meetings with federal agencies, state and municipal authorities to coordinate actions that will strengthen the tourist development of the destination,” said Rodríguez Zamora.
“We will address the request to facilitate access to the beaches as well as the review of fees charged to domestic and international tourists.
“We will implement concrete measures focused on restoring visitor confidence, boosting the local economy and further positioning Tulum as one of Mexico’s most iconic destinations.”
Her full report on the ongoing tourism crisis is expected to be released sometime this week by the federal government.
