Food: Requirements in the New RealityTuesday, June 30, 2020 Some of the requirements for companies exporting food from Guatemala are that exporters guarantee good sanitary practices and that in case of an outbreak of covid-19 they notify their buyers and separate infected collaborators. Safety and health protocols have taken off in this new trade scenario, which emerged suddenly due to the spread of covid-19 around the world. Wellness Tourism PromotionThursday, July 19, 2018 Costa Rican authorities signed an agreement for the promotion and consolidation of the country as a wellness tourist destination. In addition to the cooperation agreement signed between the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and the Costa Rica Wellness Association, on May 16 the institution awarded a contract to the Costa Rican Technical Standards Institute (INTECO) to develop a national standard that establishes the service requirements that Wellness Spas must meet in order to be accredited. Panama: Ambitious Plan for AmadorMonday, May 14, 2018 The updated plan to develop the Amador Causeway proposes taking advantage of the stretch between the Biomuseo and Naos Island, and building recreational areas on platforms on piles there. The Administrative Unit of Reverted Property (Uabr) reported that the study of the master plan updated by the firm Tourism, Business & Planning (C4T), recommends the installation of six platforms that will house recreational areas, which would be built on piles overlooking the entrance to the Panama Canal. "... They would be a kind of piers or platforms on piles, where various businesses would be operating. " Congress on Sustainable Tourism InvestmentsFriday, September 29, 2017 On November 13th and 14th Costa Rican entrepreneurs of hotel brands, investment funds and real estate developers will be meeting in Costa Rica to discuss sustainable investments in the industry. The event is being organized by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and will take place at the Hotel Real Intercontinental. Guatemala - Canada Trade OpportunitiesWednesday, July 19, 2017 On August 29 and 30, Canadian entrepreneurs interested in food products will be paying a visit to the country, and on October Guatemalan entrepreneurs from the touristic sector will visit Montreal. From a press release by the Guatemalan - Canadian Chamber of Commerce: The Wellness Tourism BusinessFriday, June 9, 2017 Using the Pura Vida Wellness concept, Costa Rica intends to take advantage of a global market valued at $563 billion, with tourists whose average spending exceeds 130% of global average tourist spending. The aim of the Costa Rican Institute is to develop this segment, which has great market potential, in order to diversify and consolidate the country's tourism supply. Global wellness tourism grew by 11% between 2013 and 2015, according to data from Global Wellness Tourism Economy. Canada - El Salvador Charter FlightsTuesday, October 25, 2016 From December 22 the airline AirTransat will fly once a week between the Canadian city of Montreal and San Salvador. From a statement issued by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador: Panama: Urban and Tourism Development in AmadorWednesday, May 4, 2016 Work is being carried out on the definition of a new plan so that the Amador Causeway can generate new business opportunities and jobs, mainly for the tourism sector. From a statement issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF): El Salvador: Medical Tourism is GrowingMonday, November 30, 2015 Forecasts are that by the end of 2015, 24.500 foreigners will have entered the country in order to receive medical treatment, generating revenues of $25 million annually. According to the union one of the reasons which explains the anticipated results this year is the increase in the number of medical centers that have been accredited as providers of medical tourism. Costa Rica in International Tourism FairsTuesday, July 14, 2015 The Costa Rican Tourism Institute is inviting companies in the sector to participate in international events. In a press release issued on a large scale on July 13, 2015 in a single printed media format, the Marketing Department at the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) called on companies to register their interested in participating in international fairs in the second half of 2015 and the first of 2016. $400 million Investment in Port Rodman AnnouncedTuesday, April 21, 2015 Port of Singapore Authority plans to invest $400 million in its container terminal in Rodman, to increase capacity by two million TEU's and accommodate vessels carrying up to 24 rows of containers. The construction of two additional docks and installation of eight gantry cranes is expected to allow for "... accommodating vessels with up to 24 rows of containers." With this project the aim is to expand port capacity at the Pacific entrance to the Canal. Costa Rica Wants "High Level" Chinese TourismThursday, January 8, 2015 The government has announced the opening of a consulate in Shanghai and other efforts to open others in cities where there is high purchasing power in an effort to attract people to the Costa Rican tourism sector. From a statement issued by the Government of Costa Rica: Panama-Montreal Nonstop FlightsWednesday, June 4, 2014 With a frequency of four times per week Copa Airlines has began operating a direct flight from Tocumen to the Canadian city of Montreal. From a press release issued by Copa Airlines: Port Expansion Approved in PanamaMonday, August 19, 2013 The Panama Canal Authority has authorized the expansion of the Rodman Container Terminal, owned by PSA International. According to Jorge Quijano, administrator of the Panama Canal, it is now up to the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) to give final approval to the extension. India: More Controls on Animals and PlantsWednesday, May 22, 2013 A proposal has been made in to parliament for a new law creating a central body to control, eradicate and manage pests and diseases in plants and animals in the country. From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): |
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