Friday, August 16, 2024 The Mexican Caribbean heralds a “new era” in tourism, concluding the first half of 2024 on a high note. Highlights include the opening of the Tulum Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO), the inauguration of the Tren Maya service connecting Cancun International Airport with Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen, significant new hotel developments, and the introduction of Mexico’s first-ever Michelin-recognized restaurants. AIR SERVICE Debuted in December 2023, Tulum International Airport commenced its international operations in March 2024, hosting flights from eight international gateways.
JetBlue provides daily nonstop flights from New York JFK, while Delta serves the Atlanta route. United offers direct flights from Newark, Houston, and Chicago O’Hare. American Airlines facilitates connections from Miami and Charlotte, with a twice-daily service from Dallas-Fort Worth.
Additionally, Air Canada is set to begin daily nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson in December 2024. Tulum International Airport serves as a prime gateway for U.S.
travelers headed to the southern parts of the Riviera Maya, Tulum, and Bacalar, significantly cutting ground transfer times by up to two hours compared to Cancun, enabling quicker access to these destinations. “The Mexican Caribbean is one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, and we are thrilled to enhance the overall experience for the millions of travelers from around the world who visit each.