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How does Costa Rica plan to attract a million more tourists...
Costa Rica wants to attract about four million tourists in 2021, one million more than last year.
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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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.
Best Vacation Destinations? Costa Rica one of them, says Travel + Leisure
A consensus is growing: Travel and Leisure magazine has named Costa Rica one of the best vacation destinations in the world.
Will Costa Rica Survive or Thrive in the future?
Despite many problems, Costa Rica may facing a future of great opportunity.
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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.
So, You Think You Want to Invest in Costa Rica Real Estate?
If you are one of the people like I was almost 20 years ago that wanted to explore "The Dream" of Costa Rica real estate, I highly suggest you watch this video. It's a pretty realistic assessment of expectations.
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’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.
Airbnb hosts will pay VAT starting July 1
The new Value Added Tax being introduced in Costa Rica is intended to target cross-border transactions and will include a broad swath of services that include Netflix and Airbnb.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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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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.