Posts Tagged ‘ICT’
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.
Read MoreHate 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.
Read MoreNovember Stats: Adapt to the Changing Marketplace
ICT’s November tourism statistics are out. Our conclusion? Growth is still positive overall, but not for everyone.
Read MoreOctober Stats: Will the year end on a high note?
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.
Read MoreAugust 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.
Read MoreICT’s “Essential Costa Rica” Campaign hits major U.S. and Canadian Cities
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.
Read MoreCosta Rica Prepares for the 2019-2020 Peak Tourist Season
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?
Read MoreIs Costa Rica Ready for the Micro-cation?
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?
Read MoreJune Stats: Is a Rebound Underway?
The June stats from ICT were released this week, and things are looking a bit better than they did last month. Is a rebound underway? While we wouldn’t presume to read too much into a single slice of a statistical report, the numbers suggest a possible end to what many see as a recessive trend,…
Read MoreIs 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.
Read MoreCosta Rica Tourism up 6.9% in Q1 of 2019
The Costa Rican Institute of Tourism (ICT) has released the monthly report of international arrivals covering March, 2019. Among other stats, it shows Costa Rica Tourism up 6.9% in Q1. Our colleagues at ClickAss Tourism Marketing have summarized the numbers in this handy infographic: Data source: ICT, via Facebook
Read MoreHigh turnout predicted at 35th annual Expotur Tourism Travel Market
The 35th Expotur Tourism Market will be held from May 9 to 10, 2019 at the National Convention Center in San José. This year’s event is predicted to have the highest attendance figures in recent years.
Read MoreCosta Rica pursues South American Market at the Latin American World Travel Market Fair
Costa Rica was an exhibitor at this month’s Latin America World Travel Market (WTM) fair in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Read MoreFamilies 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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