POPULAR NEWS
November Stats: Adapt to the Changing Marketplace
ICT's November tourism statistics are out. Our conclusion? Growth is still positive overall, but not for everyone.
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.
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Owner of an Airbnb in Escazú is hit with $53,000 Fine
The owner of the Airbnb property, Villa Le Mas apartments in San Antonio de Escazu, is required to pay the family of Carla Stefaniak $53,000 after she was murdered by a security guard in their employ.
Airbnb orders all hosts to refund existing reservations
Airbnb has invoked its "extenuating circumstances" policy globally, which requires all hosts to refund for their reservations amid the sweeping coronavirus pandemic. Many Airbnb hosts, who believe the company should share in the pain, are upset about the policy.
Costa Rica Moves to Approve Remote Worker Policy
Bill #22215, the Law to Attract International Workers and Remote Service Providers, is winding its way through the Costa Rican legislature. If passed, the law will allow remote workers to stay in Costa Rica for up to a year and add another six months after that if they wish.
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Air Transat will launch new Vancouver to Costa Rica route
Air Transat will launch new Vancouver to Costa Rica route, with direct flights stopping at Juan Santamaria airport (SJO) in San José on the way to and from the final destination of Daniel Oduber international airport (LIR) in Liberia.
Does Costa Rica need congestion taxes to manage tourism?
A Bloomberg article suggested that they're the inevitable correction for over-tourism. Does Costa Rica need congestion taxes to manage tourism?
Selina Receives $150 Million for Millennial-Friendly Hospitality
Until recently, Selina has been a glorified hostel operator. Massive funding may change that.
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ICT’s “Essential Costa Rica” Campaign hits major U.S. and Canadian Cities
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.
Hiking the Camino de Costa Rica
The 16-day, 280km, Atlantic-to-Pacific hike provides adventurous tourists an opportunity to travel off of the beaten track
Wingo inaugurates San José-Bogotá service
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?
Families of Rafting Victims Demand Accountability
Relatives of U.S. tourists who died in a 2018 rafting accident along the Naranjo River are warning others against visiting Costa Rica.
Why tourists shouldn’t ignore Costa Rica’s capital
It's true that most tourists probably don't come to Costa Rica with the urban experiences of San José at front of mind, but we were pleased to read Lilit Marcus's recent article extolling precisely that, in a CNN Travel article explaining why tourists shouldn't ignore Costa Rica's capital.
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Who Bought Sansa Airlines?
Who Bought Sansa Airlines? It seems the mystery is now over.
Inside Limón’s plan to develop as a tourist hotspot
Limón’s Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism president, Rubén Acón, wants to bolster the Caribbean city as a destination.
LATEST ARTICLES
¿Por qué Costa Rica necesita regular los alquileres vacacionales sin licencia?
Una de las fortalezas y aspectos únicos de la economía turística costarricense es la prosperidad interconectada y ampliamente distribuida que ha producido. Nuestra actividad ha disfrutado de un ecosistema saludable y vibrante que ha...
Digital Nomad law now in effect in Costa Rica
The Digital Nomad law introduced by by former President Carlos Alvarado last year was signed into law this week by President Rodrigo Chaves.
This is expect to bring an addition $600 million a year into the Costa Rican economy.
Costa Rica’s new 2022-2027 National Tourism Plan
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) recently announced the the National Tourism Plan for 2022-2027. The plan features three main objectives for the growth and improvement of the Costa Rican tourism industry: Sustainability, Innovation, & Inclusiveness.
Government agrees with deputies: Promote tourism and repair roads in Limón
In a meeting between the President of the Republic, Rodrigo Chaves, the Minister of the Presidency, Natalia Díaz, and legislators from Limón at the Presidential House, the Government made a commitment with the deputies of Limón to promote tourism in the province and attend to the routes in poor condition.
The Road Ahead: An Interview with Gustavo Segura
Costa Rica Tourism Minister Gustavo Segura's initiatives are putting Costa Rica on a sound path for a strong recovery and sustainable tourism growth.
Pandemic Effects: Tourism Down, Turtle Meat $5.50 Kilo
There's no question that the coronavirus pandemic has been hard on Costa Rica, first and foremost as a human health issue. But it also appears to be an indirect cause of increased turtle poaching.
Could COVID-19 self-testing be a game changer for Costa Rica travel?
Over-the-counter self-testing kits will almost certainly be cheaper and much more convenient than a testing center in Costa Rica. Could this be a game changer in the waning months of the pandemic?
It’s Far From Over
The weakness for tourism , according to President of CR Central Bank, Robert Cubero, will persist through 2022.
Are You Serious About Investing in Costa Rica?
Are You Serious About Investing in Costa Rica? Listen to Casey Holleran, longtime tourism veteran, share very practical advice and help you decide whether doing business here is right for you.
Will ‘Revenge Travel’ Bring More Canadians to Costa Rica?
'Revenge Travel' may inspire unprecedented numbers of Canadians to book holidays after a long, cold winter of COVID-induced isolation.