Beach ‘super-spreader’ myth: Don’t panic, Costa Rica
Do Costa Ricans need to worry about super-spreader crowds at our beaches? Not according the evidence.
The High Price of Booking Travel Online
The High Price of Booking Travel Online, by Mary Stein, explains why it can actually be cheaper for the consumer to book vacations through a travel agent rather than self-booking through online travel agencies (OTAs), such as TripAdvisor, Booking.com, etc.
9 OTA Diversions Which Ruin Your Profits
Tony Loeb wrote an article about nine methods OTAs employ to divert profits from hotel owners to themselves.
2019 Costa Rican Airline Review
Alejandro Zúñiga took a look at Costa Rica's airlines and the traits that set them apart.
Costa Rica advances marriage equality, despite opposition
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.
Who’s Stealing Your Customers?
If you think that you don’t need to pay to promote your business, think again. You are actually already doing it by way of commissions to third party agencies. And when you run the numbers (commissions paid), that’s really expensive especially considering they were already your customer.
Costa Rica to host its first LGBT+ Wedding Fair
Boda Pride, an LGBT+ wedding fair, will take place between July 26-28 at the National Convention Center in Heredia, one month after the country celebrates the annual Pride festival.
Tainted alcohol: What You Need to Know to Re-assure Visitors
After many Costa Rican tourism operators watched with dismay what was happening in Dominican Republic around possibly poisoned tourists, a crisis of our own has hit the country.
Booking.com Orders Costa Rica Hotels To Refund Reservations
booking.com has notified its partners that any requests from guests, through its website or call centres, for refunds of reservation prepayments will be provided without penalty.
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Tainted alcohol: What You Need to Know to Re-assure Visitors
After many Costa Rican tourism operators watched with dismay what was happening in Dominican Republic around possibly poisoned tourists, a crisis of our own has hit the country.
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Thanks to Costa Rica’s green incentives, these vehicles are available for sale now, and their price rivals the gas-powered alternatives.
Will Mexico’s Loss Be Costa Rica’s Gain?
The Lopez Obrador government is apparently set to disband the Mexico Tourism Board. Will this benefit Mexico's neighbours?
Manuel Antonio among world’s 10 best beaches for gay travellers
Read Newsweek Mexico's selection of the best gay beaches in the world, including Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio.
