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October Stats: Will the year end on a high note?
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.
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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Costa Rica Tourism Businesses Are Subject to Music Copyright Fees
Did you know that if you play music in public areas of your hotel, restaurant, or other tourism business, you're subject to royalty payments?
WeWork Will Set Up Shop in Costa Rica
WeWork Will Set Up Shop in Costa Rica
Let’s Talk Tourism: Jim Damalas
In Episode 4 of Let's Talk Tourism, Namu Travel Group's Casey Halloran catches up with Jim Damalas, CEO and Founder of Greentique Hotels
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New Bill Tightens Short-Term Rental Regulations
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.
Despite What You’ve Read, Costa Rica is Safe
The recent murder of a tourist in Costa Rica has brought the safety of the once deemed ‘safest country in Central America’ into question.
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.
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Two new American Airlines routes from New York to Costa Rica
Two new American Airlines routes from New York to Costa Rica will begin service in the fall of 2019, with reservations to both SJO and LIR accepted beginning July 1.
COVID Test to Enter US: What You Need to Know in Costa Rica
What you need to know about the new rule requiring COVID tests for all air passenger to the US.
Campaign to prevent tourism fraud launches in Costa Rica
Costa Rica recently launched a campaign on social media called "Be Responsible" (“Responsabilízate”), to prevent fraud in tourist services.
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.
How Costa Rica beat the New York coronavirus response
Costa Rica beat the New York coronavirus response. Caya, a Costa Rican-American Youtuber who makes videos about startups, tech and travel, asks: "How did we do it?"
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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?
