Costa Rica Tourism News

ICT's November tourism statistics are out. Our conclusion? Growth is still positive overall, but not for everyone.

A consensus is growing: Travel and Leisure magazine has named Costa Rica one of the best vacation destinations in the world.

Ugly San José? No. There’s work to be done, it’s true. But take the time to look closely, and the capital’s inner beauty will surely reveal itself.

After lacklustre growth in tourist arrivals over the spring and summer, October's numbers are giving Costa Rica's tourism professionals something to feel more optimistic about as we move into high season.

Minnesota-based airline Sun Country recently announced plans to provide direct flight service between Texas and Costa Rica during the upcoming 2020 U.S. summer months.

Comprenda el ángulo de marketing de OTA y aprenda a contrarrestar sus desventajas. Sin embargo, el mayor inconveniente asociado con las OTA y plataformas similares es la inseguridad financiera y las posibles repercusiones a largo plazo asociadas con la estrategia ubicua de "reserva sin riesgo".

The biggest downside associated with OTAs is the financial insecurity and potential long-term repercussions associated with the ubiquitous “risk-free reservation” strategy.

The world’s leading travel authority ranked Costa Rica #6 among the best destinations, journeys, and sustainable travel experiences for 2020.

In an alleged effort to protect tourists from exploitation by unregulated vacation rental landlords, the government is imposing tighter restrictions on non-traditional accommodations and putting a squeeze on the digital platforms that facilitate them.

Managing risk for an optimal future: That was the motto of what has been the first World Summit of Whitewater Rafting.

Lo que solía ser la “Esquina olvidada de Costa Rica,” la Costa del Sur del Caribe, es ahora considerada por muchos como la gallina de los huevos de oro del país.

What used to be “Costa Rica’s forgotten corner,” the south Caribbean Coast, is now considered by many to be the country’s new golden egg.

It's a good thing that most LGBTQ tourists don't read local politics and forum posts on social media when planning travel to Costa Rica. But despite negativity online, marriage equality will likely soon be the law of the land.

In our last analysis, it looked like a slight rebound might be under way, following an apparent slowing of growth in international tourists. Two months on, how's it look? Here's the good and the bad.

Through a virtual full-sensory immersion, ICT recreated the essence of a Costa Rican rainforest inside the container-sized Essential Costa Rica bus. The experience was delivered through 360˚ image transmissions depicting the country’s natural treasures, including lush flora, wind and atmospheric effects, and clever lighting.

We review a review that wasn’t a critique of the service, the food, or the cleanliness of a hotel's amenities, but about something many hoteliers might not give a lot of thought to: their garbage.

Costa Rica’s expecting record visitors this peak tourist season. Will the country—its infrastructure, transportation, and security sectors—be ready if the number of international arrivals reaches the high levels hinted at?

There’s a rising trend in micro-cations sweeping the United States’ vacation industry. What is it, and will Costa Rica fall prey to a disinterested international market if we don’t catch up on what’s vogue?

Wingo inaugurated their San José-Bogotá service this week, after a two-year absence from Costa Rican airspace. Will there be enough demand for budget tickets to make it successful?

Will regulations kill Airbnb in Costa Rica? QCostaRica reports that Airbnb fears that the regulations and taxes will be too onerous for many of the small operators for single mothers who rent rooms in their homes.