españolEcotourism in GuatemalaThursday, July 19, 2012 Ecotourism, which produces and promotes new centers of attraction for tourists in the highlands, the southern coast, the east and north of the country, requires more momentum. From the Journal of Business & Industry by the Chamber of Industry in Guatemala: Is tourism in Costa Rica Doing Well or Badly?Friday, November 23, 2012 Complaints from Costa Rican tourism businesses have been constant since the crisis of 2008-2009, but now a survey shows that business is not so bad. A statement from the National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) reads: Lora Hills search for INVESTOR(Conservation,Ecoturism,Inmobilia) Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica.
CA Participates in Tourism Fair in GermanyWednesday, March 9, 2011 Central America showcased itself as a sustainable tourist destination at the International Tourism Board fair. The region exhibited its tourism offer by focusing on the protection of the environment. Panama and Costa Rica eye joint effort in European tourism marketTuesday, July 15, 2008 The ministries of tourism for Panama and Costa Rica are considering a joint effort to provide travel packages aimed at the European market. The packages are still at the planning stage. The two governments are analyzing the feasibility of the project through market studies. New luxury eco-resort in Bocas Del ToroTuesday, October 7, 2008 A new luxury eco-resort, Emerald Monkey, is scheduled to break ground in Bocas Del Toro, Panama, this month, for completion in 2010. With relatively few eco-resorts in Panama (in comparison to Costa Rica), it is good to see developers increasing the focus on eco-minded tourists. OAS and IICA impart course on Agro-Eco-TourismThursday, September 25, 2008 The course is given entirely over the Internet using the Virtual Classroom teaching model established and recognized by the Educational Portal of the Americas. The Organization of American States (OAS), via the Educational Portal of the Americas (www.educoas.org), and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), via its Distance Training Center (CECADI), are currently training the first 96 participants of the "Agro-eco-tourism: Basic elements for implementing an innovative tourism project" course. The group is made up of citizens form various member countries of the OAS and include those individuals from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Barbados, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Uruguay y Venezuela. How is the Tourist Guatemala is Looking for?Friday, May 17, 2019 Over the next four years, the country seeks to focus on attracting tourists between the age of 40-70 who are interested in environmentally "sustainable" destinations. The project, which aims to position Guatemala internationally as a destination for this profile of tourists, is developed by Regenera, a non-governmental organization of Chile, and the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (INGUAT). Ecotourism and rural tourism wins new followers in Costa RicaThursday, September 18, 2008 Ecotourism and rural tourism are attracting 38.5% of the visitors to the country, according to the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur). "Just last year alone some 733,000 individuals carried ecotourism, an activity which promotes the conservation and sustainability of natural resources, as well as the inclusion and active participation of the local populations," Canatur explained. Nicaragua: Tourists Staying LongerMonday, March 19, 2018 During the last year it was reported that the average stay of tourists was 10.5 days, which represents an increase of 11% compared to what was recorded in 2016. The Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) reported that " ...Average daily per capita expenditure made by non-residents who arrived in the country was 44.9 dollars, which represents growth of 0.2 percent with respect to 2016. The biggest expense was reported by tourists from North and South America." Wellness Tourism A Growing TrendMonday, May 11, 2015 Sustained growth has been projected in "wellness" tourism in the region, which still needs to make efforts to differentiate promotion of this type of tourism from medical tourism. In Guatemala, the category of wellness tourism is included under medical tourism, but authorities intend to identify separate specific promotion mechanisms for each of the segments. In Costa Rica, figures from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute indicate that "... According to the aerial survey of foreigners in 2014, which is conducted quarterly at international airports in the country, about 38% of tourists said they had taken part in wellness activities during their stay. " Tourism developments in protected areas canceledThursday, November 20, 2008 The development of properties in protected areas for ecotourism development was canceled after a resolution from the Constitutional Court. "The claims of accumulated unconstitutionality are declared to be admissible, and as a result, the Executive Order No. 31750-MINAE-TUR of March 30, 2004 is canceled. This ruling is declaratory and retroactive to the date of said order, without affecting the rights acquired in good faith and the consolidated legal situations," said resolution 2008-16975. Hotels Support Environmental SustainabilityTuesday, April 2, 2013 In Costa Rica more and more hotels are being built with certified wood, use the sun's energy and provide comprehensive waste treatment. Additionally, these hotels have their own organic gardens for preparing their food, use only biodegradable products and dry clothes in the sun, all part of a new trend to preserve the environment. "Slow Living": A Promotional Campaign in Costa RicaFriday, October 21, 2011 Using Youtube videos, the campaign aims to present the country as an eco-destination and a "destination of happiness." At the launch of the campaign, the tourism minister, Allan Flores said that it is targeting markets in the United States and Canada. Proposal to Grant Concessions for Islands in Costa Rican GulfMonday, April 11, 2011 The bill being presented seeks to promote rural community tourism by granting concessions on the islands in the Gulf of Nicoya for up to 35 years. In order to promote the social, economic and ecotourism development of the islands in Costa Rica's Gulf of Nicoya, a bill presented recently to the country's congress recommends establishing concessions to be awarded as a priority to Costa Rican's living on the islands in possession of the appropriate papers and permits from the local municipal government. |
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