Tag: ICT

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.

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.

ICT's November tourism statistics are out. Our conclusion? Growth is still positive overall, but not for everyone.

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.

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.

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.

Costa Rica’s expecting record visitors this peak tourist season. Will the country—its infrastructure, transportation, and security sectors—be ready if the number of international arrivals reaches the high levels hinted at?

There’s a rising trend in micro-cations sweeping the United States’ vacation industry. What is it, and will Costa Rica fall prey to a disinterested international market if we don’t catch up on what’s vogue?

The June stats from ICT were released this week, and things are looking a bit better than they did last month. Is a rebound...

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.