A tropical ambiance
Communication
Site selection
Competitive prices
Vast rain forests
It was only two decades ago that the traveling public "discovered" Costa Rica. As nature-based tourism grew in popularity during the 1990’s, more and more travelers began to experience the pristine natural areas protected by Costa Rica’s renowned conservation efforts. They explored the rain forests, cloud forests, highland paramos and coastal mangroves. No one else was in sight when they swam in the warm, tropical waters of isolated beaches, where forests grew right down to the golden sand. A special sense of wonder filled each of these visitors as they watched giant sea turtles digging their nest in the sand under a dark tropical sky. Adventurers ran exciting white-water rivers, stared into the crater of an active volcano, descended into underground caverns, leisurely visited a coffee plantation, went ballooning over the forest and took scuba diving lessons. Everyone wished they’d taken a longer vacation, but they hadn’t expected so much to see and do in such a small country. After all, it only measures about 20,000 square miles ( 51,000 km2).
..."Costa Rica an ideal choice for meetings and incentives — both markets for which destination appeal is a major factor".
All of these people went home bursting with enthusiasm for the peaceful, democratic country without an army; where the local people (Ticos) are so incredibly friendly; where education and health come above all else; and where discussing things seems to be a way of life. (No wonder it’s one of the oldest democracies in the Americas.) Travelers described a country with all the modern goods and services that has managed to preserve its rural charm. Many of them started making plans to come back... some of them to stay. This almost magnetic attraction makes Costa Rica an ideal choice for both markets for which destination appeal is a major factor.
Vast rain forests, volcanoes, rushing mountain rivers, endless beaches... Costa Rica is
a setting of unparalleled beauty.
Perhaps your biggest challenge as a meeting or incentive planner is choosing the perfect venue for your clients.
You need a destination that is highly attractive to delegates; one that offers all the necessary infrastructure, facilities and services; and one that is readily accessible and cost-effective. Costa Rica meets all these requirements and more!
Because of two decades of unprecedented growth in
our leisure travel market, worldwide airline access to
Costa Rica is excellent.
Our hospitality industry offers the entire gambit of lodging and and food services — from intimately sophisticated inns and boutique hotels to world-class, five-star resorts; from delicious Costa Rican-style food to the most elaborate theme party menus. Costa Rica has function rooms with capacities ranging up to 2,000 people; exhibition areas, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and the latest in telecommunications — including , advanced internet cellular , phones, teleconference, fax,and — plus every support service you need to ensure the smooth function of your event.
The expertise of our local meeting specialists will eliminate any challenges you might foresee when organizing your event in another country.
Communication? We offer state-of-the-art equipment and multilingual personnel. Site selection? Local organizers have personally inspected each facility and can recommend a site based on your criteria. Immigration and Customs ? We’ll provide the latest information on visa and other entry requirements, and coordinate with both the Customs Service and the Revenue Ministry regarding any trade fair items being brought into the country.
Meeting in our country also makes economic sense.
Prices are highly competitive, year round. As an extra incentive to companies and organizations from the United States, many of the major expenses are tax deductible when Costa Rica is the venue of your meeting.
Add the perfect tropical ambiance provided by
Costa Rica’s rich natural heritage and you have a destination with nearly boundless market appeal.
Vast rain forests, volcanoes, rushing mountain rivers, endless beaches and more are protected in a national system of parks and preserves. Costa Rica is a setting of unparalleled beauty that combines myriad opportunities for adventure with a broad range of other tourist attractions and services. This translates into unlimited possibilities for the creative incentive planner; or a completely unique pre- or post-tour program for any meeting.
