Tourism in Nicaragua: Crisis and OutlookWednesday, March 3, 2021 After the political crisis the country went through in 2018 and the health crisis it faced in 2020, businessmen maintain hopes that tourism activities will recover in 2021 and in the following years return to the path of growth. The Nicaraguan tourism sector has been rained on over the past three years. In April 2018, companies engaged in these activities began to experience a crisis, as a political and social crisis occurred in the country, which ended up affecting the productive activity.
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Travel and Tourism: Interest Rising in the RegionFriday, February 19, 2021 In the last months of 2020 and in January 2021, interest in travel agency services and other tourism-related services began to increase, a rise that was most evident in Costa Rica and Guatemala. Through a system that monitors in real time changes in the interests and preferences of consumers in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project demand trends in the short and long term, for the different products, sectors and markets operating in the region. Tourism: Crisis Worsened in 2020Wednesday, February 3, 2021 The amount of visitors arrivals to Central America and the Dominican Republic shows a downward trend since 2016, which was consolidated in 2019 and worsened in 2020, a phenomenon that is explained by the events recorded in the extra-regional market. Between 2015 and 2019, the countries of the SICA region, the average growth rate of visitor arrivals was 4.9%, where only in 2019 there was a negative rate of -0.2%, highlights a document of the Secretariat for Central American Tourism Integration (SITCA) published in January 2021. Costa Rica: Tourists Prefer International InsuranceMonday, February 22, 2021 Since the borders were reopened and the country began to receive visitors, tourists have purchased more international policies, a situation that could be explained by the lower prices compared to insurance offered locally. Data from the Costa Rican Ministry of Health show that between August 1, 2020 and February 11, 2021, 209,779 health insurance policies have been filed. Of the total number of policies, 54% are international, 34% from Sagicor and 12% from the National Insurance Institute (INS). Businessmen from several countries participate in Nicaragua's tourism forumThursday, April 24, 2008 Businessmen from Canada, Costa Rica, Spain, the United States, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua will take part in a tourism forum whose goal is to promote investment in this country, according to official sources. The one-day event, called "Invest in Nicaragua: Explore New Horizons" will take place in Leon, 90 kilometers northeast of Managua. Discover El SalvadorMonday, January 7, 2008 Complete information services, data from the regions to visit, sites, and a guide to plan a trip. Official Site of the Ministry of Tourism in El Salvador Located strategically in the heart of Central America, El Salvador is a adventure nation with very kind and cordial people; a country that will surprise you without a doubt. Discover El SalvadorMonday, January 7, 2008 Complete information services, data from the regions to visit sites, and a guide to plan a trip. Official Site of the Ministry of Tourism in El Salvador Located strategically in the heart of Central America, El Salvador is a adventure nation with very kind and cordial people; a country that will surprise you without a doubt. Visit HondurasMonday, January 7, 2008 Complete information services, data from the regions to visit, sites, and a guide to plan a trip. Official Site of the Honduran Institute of Tourism Honduras is strategically located in the heart of Central America and is surrounded by high tropical mountains, which provide the country with a variety of different climates. Its northern border is the Caribbean Sea, offering long stretches of beautiful beach, warm weather and friendly people. Just off the coast, the Bay Islands are surrounded by the world’s second largest coral reef. Guatemala a unique destination.Monday, January 7, 2008 Complete information services, data from the regions to visit, sites, and a guide to plan a trip. Official site of the Guatemalan Tourism Comission. Guatemala is a country that is unique not only for the extraordinary beauty of the countryside, but also for the vibrant soul in the character of our people- a blend of beauty and soul. Guatemala a unique destination.Monday, January 7, 2008 Complete information services, data from the regions to visit, sites, and a guide to plan a trip. Official site of the Guatemalan Tourism Comission. Guatemala is a country that is unique not only for the extraordinary beauty of the countryside, but also for the vibrant soul in the character of our people- a blend of beauty and soul. Visit HondurasMonday, January 7, 2008 Complete information services, data from the regions to visit, sites, and a guide to plan a trip. Official Site of the Honduran Institute of Tourism Honduras is strategically located in the heart of Central America and is surrounded by high tropical mountains, which provide the country with a variety of different climates. Its northern border is the Caribbean Sea, offering long stretches of beautiful beach, warm weather and friendly people. Just off the coast, the Bay Islands are surrounded by the world’s second largest coral reef. Welcome to NicaraguaTuesday, January 8, 2008 Complete information services, data from the regions to visit, sites, and a guide to plan a trip. Official Site of the Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism. Nicaragua, is more than a destiny, is culture, history, natural beauty, is human warm; an unexplored place, full of virgins naturals treasures that have not been visited by the traditional tourist. Guatemala fights violent reputation for touristsMonday, April 21, 2008 With such stunning natural beauty, Guatemala should be one of the world's leading tourist destinations, not a country shunned by visitors fearful of its reputation for violent crime. Standing among rows of coffee beans drying in the sun, Jorge Santizo gestures towards the azure depths of Lake Atitlan and the three towering volcanoes dotting its shore. Avianca Suspends Flight RoutesTuesday, March 2, 2021 Due to the constant restrictions in different countries regarding the limitation of entry of tourists, as well as mobility within the cities, and the high uncertainty that passengers still have, the airline decided to suspend some routes in Central America. The airline will temporarily suspend some international routes, which will be resumed according to the evolution of the pandemic, in some cases during the first quarter of the year, in other cases during the second semester, informed the Colombian airline on March 1. Guatemala: Formal Employment Decreased 3% in 2020Monday, March 1, 2021 Between December 2019 and the same month of 2020, the number of employees contributing to Social Security decreased 3%, a fall that is explained by the economic crisis generated by the outbreak of covid-19. Official data show that Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango and Guatemala were the most affected departments, as the drop in the number of contributors in these regions amounted to 9%, 7% and 4.5%, respectively. |
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