
TUI Colourful Cultures Mexico supports the integration of the Mayan community into the value chain of tourism. It follows a pioneering project which created an ambassador brand for the Yucatán Peninsula. The brand reflects local and indigenous cultural identity, promotes sustainable tourism and includes a line of products produced by independent artisans and small businesses benefitting marginalised groups and the local economy.
Economic development in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico has traditionally been heavily based on mass tourism and foreign investment. Alongside this, local indigenous communities have started to become economically marginalised, leading to socioeconomic inequality and a loss of cultural identity.
The project addresses these issues through a multidimensional approach that combines dignified cultural representation, equitable economic opportunities, education, and modern technology. It focuses on cultural promotion and awareness, training and capacity building as well as experiential tourism development. By empowering rural Mayan artisans and fostering meaningful cultural exchanges, the initiative creates a dignified and sustainable ecosystem for Mayan artisans, as well as an inclusive model for cultural tourism in Yucatán.