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Let’s Talk Tourism: Colin Brownlee
In Episode 5 of Let's Talk Tourism, Namu Travel Group's Casey Halloran talks with Colin Brownlee, owner of the boutique hotel Banana Azul in the Caribbean town of Puerto Viejo.
La Costa del Sur del Caribe Entra en Escena
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.
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Selina Receives $150 Million for Millennial-Friendly Hospitality
Until recently, Selina has been a glorified hostel operator. Massive funding may change that.
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.
National earthquake drill set for Monday, August 19
CNE has scheduled the country's first large-scale earthquake drill (or "simulacro"), for next Monday, August 19, for which they expect more than a million people across the country to participate.
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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.
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 the landmark Indigenous land decision harm Caribbean tourism operators?
If you haven’t heard by now, last week the Supreme Court of Costa Rica handed down a surprise Indigenous land decision that has the potential to negatively affect property owners in the south Caribbean.
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South Caribbean Coast Takes the Stage
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.
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.
La Costa del Sur del Caribe Entra en Escena
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.
Will regulations kill Airbnb in Costa Rica?
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.
Let’s Talk Tourism: Hans Pfister
In the third episode of Namu Travel's Let’s Talk Tourism, Casey Halloran talks to Hans Pfister - President & Co-Founder of the Cayuga Collection.
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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.
Is Airbnb Killing Small Hotels in Costa Rica?
Is Airbnb Killing Small Hotels in Costa Rica? Are fewer tourists coming? Is the VAT a game-changer? We dig into last month's stats from ICT.
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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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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?
