Tag: Maria Amalia Revelo

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.

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?

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.

The Costa Rica Tourism Institute (ICT) has set aside $1.5 million in its budget for the next 3 years in order to establish a lifeguard program on some of the more dangerous beaches in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica wants to attract about four million tourists in 2021, one million more than last year.

Tourism Minister Maria Amalia Revelo and the President of Iberia airlines, Luis Gallego, signed an agreement for advertising.