Alaa Elhadi
Tulum, Mexico

Revenue management consultant and pricing expert in Tulum

Alaa Elhadi is an independent revenue management consultant for hotels, resorts, Airbnb hosts and property managers in Tulum. He has optimized 100+ properties in and around the market, and works with you 1-on-1, remotely, in Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).

Working with Alaa in Tulum, at a glance

Alaa Elhadi is an independent revenue management consultant who works 1-on-1 with hotels, serviced apartments, Airbnb hosts and property managers in Tulum: pricing strategy, PriceLabs and Wheelhouse setup, hotel revenue consulting and channel optimization. Demand in Tulum peaks Mid-December to mid-January and is softest September to November, and every plan he builds starts from that calendar.

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100+

Properties optimized in and around Tulum

Cornell certified

Master certificate in Revenue Management, 18 years of experience

Eastern Standard Time

1-on-1 sessions scheduled in your local time

Consultant's view

Alaa's take on Tulum

“Tulum's supply of condos exploded, and the new airport brought more visitors. That combination means festival weeks and New Year still sell well, but low season can turn into a race to the bottom. I price festivals and holidays firmly and hold sensible floors instead of chasing cheap bookings.”

Alaa Elhadi, revenue management consultant. Cornell certified, 18 years in hotel and short-term rental revenue.

Tulum at a glance

Busiest
Mid-December to mid-January, then February to April, with festival weeks such as Zamna and Day Zero.
Quietest
September to October.
Dates to price first
  • New Year's festival season
  • Wellness and yoga retreats
  • Tulum International Airport growth
  • Cenote and beach tourism
From Alaa's consulting sessions

How Alaa would price a property in Tulum

The moves Alaa makes first when a hotel or host in Tulum books a session, and the errors he corrects most often. Every one is set up inside your own pricing tool, so it keeps working after the call.

Alaa's pricing playbook for Tulum

  1. 1

    Price New Year and festival weeks like Zamna and Day Zero as top bands.

  2. 2

    Position condos against the huge Aldea Zamá and La Veleta supply.

  3. 3

    Hold low-season floors that cover costs.

  4. 4

    Target wellness retreats with longer stays.

  5. 5

    Price beach-area homes separately.

Fully outsource your revenue management in Tulum

Hand the daily pricing and these moves to me and my team, month to month.

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Mistakes Alaa fixes most in Tulum

  • Race-to-the-bottom pricing in low season.
  • Festival weeks underpriced.
  • Condos priced from area averages.
Alaa's pricing calendar

How I price Tulum through the year

Revenue management consultant in Tulum, Mexico
  1. Mid-December to mid-JanuaryPeak

    Zamna, Day Zero and the New Year parties make this the top window, so I set five night minimums, open dates early and refuse to discount even close to arrival.

  2. Mid-January to AprilHigh

    Wellness retreats, couples and Spring Break travel keep demand strong, so I hold weekly pricing and use small longer-stay discounts instead of cutting nightly rates.

  3. May to AugustShoulder

    Sargassum and heat soften beach demand, so I lean on cenotes, pools and quieter weeks, and offer value to European summer travellers without dropping below a sensible floor.

  4. September to NovemberLow

    I hold a floor that covers fees and cleaning, offer flexible cancellation, and target remote workers on monthly stays instead of joining the discount spiral in Aldea Zamá.

Where I price Tulum differently

Aldea Zamá
Dense condo supply between town and beach; I price against near-identical units and compete on photos, pool size and reviews rather than a lower nightly rate.
La Veleta
Newer developments with mixed road quality and fewer services; I price it for value, explain access honestly and reward longer stays from remote workers.
Hotel Zone beach road
Boutique stays on the sand with limited supply and high expectations; I price these at the top of the market and protect festival and holiday weeks firmly.

What I check first in a Tulum audit

  1. 1How the condo looks in search results next to hundreds of similar units in the same development, because photos, pool shots and amenities often matter more than price in this crowded supply.
  2. 2Whether the listing explains the drive or bike ride to the beach and the national park entry, since guests expecting beachfront in a town condo leave disappointed reviews.
  3. 3Whether the holiday and festival minimum stays are set before the dates open, because Tulum condos often fill early with short bookings that block the most valuable nights.
Working with Alaa in Tulum

A revenue management consultant, pricing expert and hotel specialist for Tulum

One person does the thinking on your account. Choose the kind of help your property in Tulum needs; everything is remote, 1-on-1 and scheduled in your time zone.

Packages and pricing

My PriceLabs strategy packages for Tulum

One-time and 1-on-1 on Zoom, priced by the listings in your account: from $125 to $615.

Every package includes, built for your Tulum listings

  • Pricing strategy setup and implementation
  • Revenue performance analysis
  • Competitor analysis
  • Gap-night solutions setup
  • Last-minute, early-bird and other promotions
  • Base, minimum and maximum price setup
  • OTA channel pricing optimization
  • Seasonal pricing setup
  • Expert revenue manager assigned to your account
PackageListingsSessionPrice
StarterUp to 2 listings45-minute Zoom session$125
Growth3 to 6 listings60-minute Zoom session$250
Portfolio7 to 10 listings90-minute Zoom session$370
Scale11 to 15 listings90-minute Zoom session$480
Pro16 to 21 listings120-minute Zoom session$615
Enterprise22 or more listings120 to 240-minute Zoom sessionFrom $635

Which package fits your Tulum portfolio

Starter, $125

One home in Aldea Zamá

I build its seasons, floors and stay rules against its own comparable listings.

Portfolio or Scale, $370 to $480

Listings across several areas

For example La Veleta plus Hotel Zone beach road: I set each area up separately, with its own comp set, seasons and minimum stays.

22+ listings, from $635

More than 21 listings

The large-accounts calculator shows the exact price and session length for your listing count.

Large-accounts pricing

Questions about your Tulum property?

Tell me what you run in Tulum and what is not working. I reply in your time zone.

Managed Airbnb pricing

Airbnb revenue management for Tulum

Done for you and month to month: I run your Tulum short-term rental pricing every week. From $225 a month, priced by listing count with no cap.

What I run for your Tulum listings

  • Daily rate monitoring and 2-3 price changes a week for listings in Aldea Zamá, La Veleta, and Hotel Zone beach road
  • Peak rates and minimum stays set early for Mid-December to mid-January
  • Base, minimum and maximum prices, gap nights and last-minute discounts
  • Run in PriceLabs or Wheelhouse, connected to your channel manager
  • Listing, promotions and Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo optimization on Plus
  • Monthly strategy call and a 12-month forecast on Pro; month to month, no lock-in
ListingsCorePlusPro
1 listing$225$305$395
5 listings$565$765$990
10 listings$965$1,305$1,690
25 listings$1,415$1,910$2,475
50 listings$1,865$2,520$3,265

Monthly prices. Managed plans start after the one-time PriceLabs strategy package above, so I build your Tulum strategy with you first.

Which managed plan fits your Tulum rentals

Core, from $225/mo

Managed pricing, run for you every day

For hosts in Aldea Zamá who handle guests and listings themselves and want the pricing done every week.

Plus, from $305/mo

Pricing plus listing and channel optimization

For listings competing in La Veleta: pricing plus listing content, promotions and channel work on every OTA.

Pro, from $395/mo

Full revenue management with a monthly strategy call

For portfolios across Hotel Zone beach road and beyond, with forecasting, launch pricing for new listings and a monthly call.

Price your exact listing count
Hotel revenue management outsourcing

Hotel revenue management outsourcing in Tulum

I work as your outsourced revenue manager in Tulum, priced by property size rather than per room: from $650 a month, after a one-time hotel pricing strategy setup from $750.

What your Tulum hotel gets

  • Daily rates and restrictions set against a Tulum comp set
  • Group, event and length-of-stay strategy around Mid-December to mid-January
  • BAR and rate-plan strategy by room type
  • Connected to your PMS and channel manager, no new software to learn
  • OTA, metasearch and direct-booking mix with rate-parity checks on Plus
  • Forecasting, pace reports and a monthly strategy call on Pro
Hotel sizeCorePlusPro
BoutiqueUp to 20 rooms$650$900$1,150
Small21 to 50 rooms$950$1,300$1,650
Midsize51 to 100 rooms$1,400$1,900$2,450
Large101 to 200 rooms$2,000$2,700$3,500
Large & luxury200+ rooms, luxury or multi-propertyCustom quote

Monthly prices, month to month. The one-time setup builds your Tulum strategy before I take over.

Which plan fits your Tulum hotel

Boutique, from $650/mo

A boutique hotel or guesthouse in Aldea Zamá

Up to 20 rooms: one comp set, daily rates and stay rules, without hiring a full-time revenue manager.

Small or Midsize

A city or resort hotel in La Veleta

21 to 100 rooms: rate plans by room type, segment mix and event pricing, reported monthly.

200+ rooms or several hotels

Larger, luxury or multi-property in Tulum

For example a group with hotels in La Veleta plus Hotel Zone beach road: quoted on size and complexity.

Ask for a custom quote
Consultant, not an agency

Why owners in Tulum hire Alaa directly

Most revenue problems are strategy problems. They get solved faster by one experienced person who looks at your numbers than by a process.

Cornell certified

Master certificate in Revenue Management from Cornell University, and 18 years of hands-on pricing work.

Hotel chain background

A decade running revenue for international five-star properties before moving into short-term rentals.

5.0 from 1,463 reviews

Client reviews on Fiverr, from single-listing hosts to large portfolios.

You talk to Alaa

No hand-off to a junior account manager. The person who reviews your property in Tulum is the one who sets the strategy.

Insights

Recent notes from Alaa

All insights

Tools and channels I work in for Tulum properties

  • Revenuenaire Dynamic Pricing
  • PriceLabs
  • Wheelhouse
  • Beyond Pricing
  • DPGO
  • Pricepoint
  • Duetto
  • IDeaS
  • Hospitable
  • Hostaway
  • Guesty
  • OwnerRez
  • Lodgify
  • Smoobu
  • Beds24
  • Hostfully
  • Uplisting
  • Cloudbeds
  • Mews
  • SiteMinder
  • Little Hotelier
  • Opera Cloud
  • RoomRaccoon
  • Airbnb
  • Booking.com
  • Vrbo
  • Expedia
  • Agoda
  • Google Hotel Ads
  • Trivago
  • Tripadvisor
  • Furnished Finder
  • Direct booking website
Services in Tulum

Everything I do in Tulum

Sixteen dedicated pages for Tulum: hotel revenue management and consulting, Airbnb and short-term rental pricing, and optimization for each booking channel.

What partners say

Trusted by hosts and managers worldwide

Real feedback from PriceLabs pricing strategy sessions with Alaa.

★★★★★

Savvy adjustments to my dynamic pricing

Alaa is a consummate professional! Patient, thorough, efficient and effective in communicating. He not only made savvy adjustments to my dynamic pricing strategy, but also helped me to understand the reasoning behind his methods, granting me a better understanding of the PriceLabs platform. Strong work!

Airbnb host

★★★★★

Great PriceLabs advice for every property

Alaa was fantastic, going through each of the properties I had and gave great advice and actioned a great game plan. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to enhance their pricing strategy on PriceLabs. Alaa's experience goes beyond this which makes it very beneficial to have this holistic approach.

Property manager

★★★★★

Helped me optimize my PriceLabs

Alaa helped me optimize my PriceLabs settings for my Airbnb listing and was very helpful and patient with answering any questions I had. He was also able to clearly explain why he made the changes he made, and it was obvious that he had a lot of experience in this field. I will definitely be back!

Airbnb host

FAQ

Questions Tulum owners ask Alaa

Is Tulum oversupplied?

Condo supply has grown a lot. Alaa focuses on positioning and sensible floors.

When is peak season in Tulum?

Mid-December to April, with New Year and festivals highest.

Does the new Tulum airport change how I should price?

It makes short trips easier, so more guests arrive for four or five nights instead of combining Tulum with Cancún. I watch arrival patterns and adjust minimum stays to match, but I do not assume more flights mean higher rates when supply is also rising.

How do I compete with hundreds of similar condos in Aldea Zamá?

I start with the listing, not the price: better photos, a clear description of the pool and rooftop, and honest distances. Then I price slightly above the cheapest units and let the stronger presentation win the booking, rather than matching every discount in the building.

Has Alaa Elhadi worked with properties in and around Tulum?

Yes. Alaa has optimized 100+ properties in and around Tulum, from single Airbnb listings and small hotels to management companies running hundreds of units. Everything is remote on Zoom, scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).

How do I start with Alaa in Tulum, and what does it cost?

Start a chat or book a session online. One-time PriceLabs strategy sessions are priced by your exact listing count from $125; managed plans start at $225 a month; hotel consulting is quoted per property; Revenuenaire Dynamic Pricing software is from $17.99 per listing per month. There is no minimum or maximum portfolio size.

Nearby markets

Other Latin America & Caribbean markets Alaa consults in

Alaa Elhadi consults for clients worldwide. Reviews and booking history are also visible on his Fiverr profile.

Get started

Want Alaa to look at your Tulum property?

Tell Alaa what you run and what is not working. You get a straight answer in the chat and a clear next step: a 1-on-1 session, a consulting proposal or managed pricing.

Instant answers from the assistant, a revenue manager follows up in the same chat.