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How Was Your May? Some Hotels Report Sharp Drops
Reports are coming in from different places all over the country about the month of May being really weak on occupancy and overall business....
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.
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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
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.
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.
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National Geographic features Costa Rica in video series
Untamed: Costa Rica is a compelling series of films that take you into many of Costa Rica's national parks and nature reserves.
Will a US travel recession affect Costa Rica?
There are worrying signs about where worldwide demand is headed, and evidence suggests that the U.S. is poised for a slowdown across every travel category. As U.S. travellers continue to be the most frequent visitors to Costa Rica, we could be negatively affected by their situation.
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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Hate speech tarnishes Costa Rica’s tourism sector
With the May 26 decision to legalize same-sex marriages, some tourism industry professionals and news outlets took it upon themselves to share homophobic sentiments publicly and on local social media platforms.
August Stats: The Good and the Bad
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.
Will Costa Rica Survive or Thrive in the future?
Despite many problems, Costa Rica may facing a future of great opportunity.
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.
James Dyde on alternate proposals to the IMF
"Will the legislature, private sector, and public sector come together for the good of the country? It doesn’t look hopeful," says long-time Costa Rica tourism industry veteran James Dyde of CentralAmerica.com.
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How Was Your May? Some Hotels Report Sharp Drops
Reports are coming in from different places all over the country about the month of May being really weak on occupancy and overall business....
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.
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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.