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Costa Rican Medical Care Announces Medical Tourism Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica
Costa Rican Medical Care Announces Medical Tourism Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica
Lake Geneva, WI (PRWEB) June 23, 2009
Costa Rican Medical Care (CRMC), a division of HSA Clearing Corp, will be sponsoring a Medical Tourism Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica October 6 and 7.
Health care costs in the United States have exploded in the last few years, but the same procedures are very affordable in Costa Rica and can save people up to 70%. Many people and/or employers that have to pay out of pocket don’t realize they have other options which can keep them healthy and save money at the same time. Working with the finest private hospitals and physicians in Costa Rica, CRMC will help people save hundreds if not thousands of dollars on certain medical care procedures.
“The propose of this seminar is for insurance company executives, employee benefit mangers, health insurance agents, third-party administrators, and other interested parties to experience first hand the hospitals and physicians that Costa Rican Medical Care works with. Once people see the quality of the health care Costa Rica has to offer, they will be comfortable working with us and recommending our services to their people,” said Tim Morales, President of HSA Clearing Corp. “Once people see they have other options to bring down that cost of their healthcare, they can make an educated decision.”
Who Should Attend:
Employee Benefit Advisors
HR Mangers
Insurance Executives
Health Agents
TPA’s
Health Savings Account Providers
Seminar Schedule: (Subject to change)
Day One – Tuesday, October 6th:
Morning Session:
Roy Ramthun, former White House Health Care Advisor and Senior Vice President of HSA Clearing Corp., will discuss the growing demand for medical travel.
Presentations by representatives of the three major private hospitals in Costa Rica — Hospital Clinica Biblica, Hospital Hotel La Católica, and CIMA Hospital.
Lunch: Officials from the Costa Rican Tourist Board will present the many advantages of choosing Costa Rica as your medical and/or vacation destination.
Afternoon Session:
Presentations by doctors from medical, cosmetic, and dental practices.
Day Two – Wednesday, October 7th:
Tour all three private hospitals Hospital Clinica Biblica, Hospital Hotel La Católica, and CIMA Hospital and meet with their staff. You will see firsthand the beautiful, modern private hospitals and their professional staff.
For more information on attending this event, visit http://www.costaricanmedicalcare.com or call HSA Clearing Corp at 262-348-1300.
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Rios Tropicales Announces Video Premiere of Award-Winning Costa Rica Sustainable Tourism Project
Rios Tropicales Announces Video Premiere of Award-Winning Costa Rica Sustainable Tourism Project
(PRWEB) September 16, 2010
Rios Tropicales (http://RiosTropicales.com) announces the premiere of the El Tigre Costa Rica South-South Project Documentary about sustainable rural tourism and community development at ESTC2010 in Portland, Oregon.
Rafael Gallo is hosting this premiere at the ESTC International Ecotourism Society Conference. Rios Tropicales won Runner-Up in the Inaugural TIES 2010 Innovation Leadership in Sustainable Tourism Awards. Mr. Gallo is accepting the award on behalf of Rios Tropicales.
About the Documentary:
This documentary video is about El Tigre, a model of sustainable community development. The El Tigre community is located in the rainforest of Costa Rica, above the Pacuare River Gorge. Thanks to the leadership of Rios Tropicales, El Tigre received a grant in late 2008 from Fundecooperacion as part of the South-South Project, an international collaboration between Costa Rica and The Kingdom of Bhutan. For more information about El Tigre, the South-South Project, Rios Tropicales’ involvement, and the Bhutan Connection, visit the new El Tigre de Pacuare community website.
The documentary was filmed on location in June 2010. It was produced by ProteanFilms, a boutique, cutting edge New York-based film company and the executive producer was WillowWorks, a strategic marketing agency specializing in adventure tourism and sustainable businesses, based in North Carolina.
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DayStar Properties Offers Costa Rica Tourism Information on Its New Vacation Rental Website for La Paloma Blanca
Miami Beach, FL (PRWEB) September 2, 2007
As Costa Rica’s tourism industry continues to expand and change, it’s often difficult for discerning travelers to determine where the quality services are. Offering specialized information for luxury-minded travelers, DayStar Properties, the leading beachfront condo developer in Jaco, Costa Rica, offers more than just property details about La Paloma Blanca on its recently launched vacation rental website, http://www.lapaloma-blanca.com.
An informational site launched to promote DayStar’s newest luxury condo community on the Jaco beachfront – La Paloma Blanca, the site also features valuable travel information, local and national maps and details on the best quality tours in the area.
One of the first fully functioning condo hotels in Jaco Beach, La Paloma Blanca joins its sister property, Bahia Azul in setting the trend for the new luxury accommodation standard in Jaco and throughout Costa Rica.
“The website will reinforce the message that condo hotels are quickly becoming the preferred lodging venues for discerning travelers visiting Jaco as well as many other beach destinations in Costa Rica,” said Gretchen Gary, marketing manager with DayStar Properties. “When you consider the added value of having separate bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, in-unit laundry rooms and multiple terraces or balconies, condo rentals are the obvious choice over standard hotel rooms.”
A serene ocean-front community, La Paloma Blanca offers 36 two- and three-bedroom condo rentals on the pristine south end of Jaco Beach. The development’s unique low-impact construction and multiple seaside swimming pools create a tropical oasis that is quite different from the tower condominium projects planned for other sites on the Jaco beachfront. La Paloma Blanca manages to offer modern luxury accommodation without sacrificing the sense of finding something special amid the considerable development of Jaco Beach.
With two fully functioning properties on the beachfront, DayStar Properties leads the rising condo hotel trend in Jaco Beach. Through online resources like http://www.lapaloma-blanca.com , the luxury travel circuit can learn more about rising accommodation standards and quality tourism services on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast.
About DayStar Properties
DayStar Properties manages La Paloma Blanca as well as two other luxury condominium communities – Bahia Azul and Bahia Encantada – in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. Beyond its property management division, the company is one of the largest condo developers on the central Pacific coast with seven existing projects on the Jaco beachfront.
For reservation inquiries, contact the DayStar reservations office from the United States at 800-784-4173 or within Costa Rica at 506-643-1290. For sales inquiries, call 877-552-6825 (US) or 506-643-2082 (Costa Rica). You can also visit our website at http://www.daystar-properties.com for project information and construction updates.
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Medical Tourism Conference in Costa Rica
Medical Tourism Conference in Costa Rica
Lake Geneva, WI and Alajuela, Costa Rica (PRWEB) February 24, 2010
Costa Rica is hosting the First Latin American Global Medicine & Wellness Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica April 26-28, 2010.
This conference will generate more than 750 business meetings, and the organizers expect over 400 participants, with over 75 exhibitors from throughout Latin America. Top level health care industry speakers will address many topics related to the medical tourism industry. Attending this conference will provide you a unique opportunity to participate in negotiations with international buyers, insurance companies, self-insured companies, medical facilitators and other important players of the industry. Visit their website http://globalmedicinecongress.com/.
Costa Rican Medical Care will be showcasing their services at this conference. The purpose of this conference is for insurance company executives, employee benefit mangers, health underwriters, insurance agents, third-party administrators, and other interested parties to experience first hand what the hospitals and physicians of Costa Rica and other Latin American countries have to offer.
Now is the time for employee benefit providers, insurance companies, TPAs, health insurance agents and anyone who is concerned about the rising cost of health care to learn about the benefits of medical tourism, especially in nearby Latin America. One of the main ways to bring down health care costs in the U.S. is for employers to offer a medical tourism option.
“Costa Rican Medical Care will be sponsoring a private dinner on April 28 offering the opportunity for invited quests to meet many of the doctors and medical providers we currently work with”, said Tim Morales of CRMC. “Those interested in sponsoring or attending the conference can sign up on our website at http://www.costaricanmedicalcare.com and enter the promo code “DINNER.” We are very excited by the amount of people that have signed up already and we’re looking forward to adding to this list.
If you would like more information on working with Costa Rican Medical Care, please contact Tim Morales at Costa Rican Medical Care at 262-348-1300 or visit http://www.costaricanmedicalcare.com.
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Medical Tourism Corporation Helps California Family Save Hundreds of Dollars with Medical & Dental Trip to Costa Rica
Plano, TX (PRWEB) July 29, 2009
Peggy Berg and her daughter Debra had battled with obesity most of their lives. Their weight loss tools were the conventional non-surgical ones: all kinds of diets from Weight Watchers, South East Diet, fruit diet, etc., to hitting the gym. The few pounds lost this way would all come back sooner or later.
Both mother and daughter had developed co-morbidities like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and with Peggy, there was also the problem of knee pain because of her higher BMI.
At the point of giving up, they heard of gastric sleeve from a friend at a birthday party. After much research on the internet, Debra got in touch with Medical Tourism Corporation and hired their services for her and her mom’s sleeve gastrectomy in Costa Rica.
“I was looking for something affordable, something ‘do’able for us. Medical Tourism Corporation gave us three price quotes: two for Mexico and one for Costa Rica. We chose Costa Rica for weight loss surgery because that looked the best to us. We saved about 40% on the cost of gastric sleeve in the US,” Debra says.
Apart from the obvious low cost of bariatric surgery in Costa Rica, the other reason why Peggy chose to go abroad was that she was not eligible for gastric sleeve in the US, owing to her age. The cut-off age for weight loss surgery in the US is 60 and Peggy was already 70 when she decided to go for sleeve resection surgery.
“The people from Medical Tourism Corporation who we were dealing with were very forthcoming with information. I asked them a lot of questions, maybe 30-40 in all, as I had friends and my brother, who is a doctor, sending in questions. But they answered all the questions to my satisfaction,” says Debra.
“The Costa Rica hospital was excellent, clean and modern with all the up-to-date equipment. The staff was very courteous, professional, and spoke English. If someone didn’t speak English, there would always be an interpreter around.”
Peggy and Debra were accommodated in spacious patient rooms that had a sofa-bed for a companion. As they had minimally invasive gastric sleeve surgery, their stay in the hospital was very short: they left the day after surgery.
Eleven months later, Peggy and Debra are now enjoying the fruits of a successful bariatric surgery, with Peggy having lost 55 pounds and Debra 80. Their weight-related problems have improved drastically. Peggy takes very little medication for cholesterol, diabetes, etc., and Debra is pretty much off it.
Debra’s dad, Ellis Berg, had accompanied them on their medical trip to Costa Rica. While there, he decided to check out the dental clinic. Impressed by the level of cosmetic dentistry in Costa Rica, this ex-US government official got his dental bridges, dental crowns, and dental implants in Costa Rica at a huge discount.
“My front teeth were not pretty at all and I would feel embarrassed when I smiled. I took twice as long as everybody else took to eat. But now it doesn’t bother me. I show my teeth when I feel like,” Ellis says, baring his perfect teeth.
Ellis had a tooth that had broken off and his US dentist had said that pulling the tooth was the only option. When in Costa Rica, Ellis was delighted that the dental surgeon over there said that the chipped tooth could be fixed with a dental implant and did it for him.
Also, the Costa Rica dentist attached Ellis’s old dental bridges, which needed some restoration, to the tooth with the dental implant, making it all a composite part.
His smile has a 100% makeover now with dental crowns for his front teeth.
Thanks to the fact that top dental clinics in Costa Rica have their own lab where their technicians make dental prostheses like dental crowns right there, dental treatment in Costa Rica is expedited to a great degree.
So, not only did Ellis save about 40% on the dental crowns and dental bridges in Costa Rica, but he also had them done in record time.
All in all, this family from California is very satisfied with their cost-saving and high quality medical and dental trip to Costa Rica.
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Ecotourism Combines with Medical Tourism in Costa Rica
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A surgery coupled with a zip-line flight above a rainforest is probably one of the weirdest adventures you have heard of. But that is what some tourists – medical tourists – traveling to Costa Rica are doing – taking advantage of both the fun part and the not-so-fun medical part – both at an affordable price.
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Costa Rican Medical Care offers Medical Tourism Training in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Medical Care offers Medical Tourism Training in Costa Rica
Lake Geneva, WI (PRWEB) December 15, 2010
Costa Rican Medical Care, a medical tourism facilitator specializing in Costa Rica, announces orientation and training for new agents. The six day sessions begin February 3rd and February 10th, 2011 in San Jose, Costa Rica, and feature visits to medical providers, dental clinics and recovery centers. Agents will be provided an opportunity to learn about medical tourism and experience it first hand in beautiful Costa Rica.
The company has been enrolling agents around the US who want to offer a “medical and dental tourism” option to help their clients save on health and dental care.
“This will be our third training tour this year and it has proven to be a great success”, said Tim Morales President of CRMC. “Once our people meet the doctors, visit the clinics, meet our team on the ground and experience the country and its people, they understand why medical tourism works in Costa Rica. We hope they leave with an understanding of our company policies and mission and along with a confidence in working with us and recommending our services to their people.”
Classes are scheduled to begin with an arrival reception on Thursday February 3rd or the following Thursday, February 10th. Training sessions and visits to medical and dental providers and recovery centers will comprise the orientation tour, and as a special bonus, the weekend training will take place at a beachside hotel in Jaco. Space is limited.
If you have an interest in providing Costa Rican Medical Care as your medical tourism option for your clients, customers, or have an interest in building your own network, please visit their website at http://costaricanmedicalcare.com/agent_sign_up or call 262-834-8199 and leave your contact information.
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Costa Rican Medical Tourism Continues to Grows in 2011
Costa Rican Medical Tourism Continues to Grows in 2011
Lake Geneva, WI (PRWEB) February 22, 2011
As more and more people are learning the many benefits of traveling to Costa Rica for dental and healthcare, Costa Rican Medical Care continues to lead the way as a medical tourism provider . Using the internationally accredited (and patient-centered) providers in Costa Rica offers savings of 30% – 70% over U.S. prices. Costa Rican medical providers are reporting a 45 percent increase in patients January 2011 over last year. Some of the medical procedures done last month in Costa Rica included: knee and hip replacements, meniscus repairs, gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. Plastic surgeons are reporting cosmetic surgeries such as breast implants, face lifts, tummy tucks and lipo suction. As an example of the diversity of patients and procedures, one hospital reported that Steve came from Colorado for a meniscus repair, Tommy came from Florida for dental implants, and Phil came from New York for a gastric sleeve procedure.
Employee benefit advisosr, TPAs, health underwriters, employers, insurance advisors, self-insured groups or individuals interested in Costa Rican Medical Tourism are invited to a 60-minute Tel-Seminar entitled “Costa Rican Medical Tourism Opportunities” on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 at 2:00 pm CST or 7:00 pm CST.
Topics include:
Why Costa Rica?
Internationally Accredited Providers & PROMED
Interviews with Dentists, Doctors and Medical Providers
Adding Medical Tourism as a benefit option
The Medical Travel Summit May 2-4
Plenty of Q & A time
“If you’re considering Medical Tourism for yourself, your company or your clients, the Medical Travel Summit in Costa Rica, scheduled for May 2nd, is the only Medical Tourism conference you need to attend” said Tim Morales of Costa Rican Medical Care . “After the short flight to Costa Rica, you will visit the hospitals and dental clinics and meet the dentists, doctors and their staffs. You need to see, feel and touch the quality of care Costa Rica offers for yourself. This is something you cannot experience in a convention hall in the states.”
“With healthcare costs rising in the US and Medicare benefits being slashed, offering a medical tourism option makes sense for individuals and groups alike” , says Morales.
To take advantage of this no cost tel-seminar visit Costa Rican Medical Tourism website http://www.CostaRicanMedicalTourism.com to register.
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Costa Rica Medical Tourism Getaways Becoming more Affordable
Costa Rica Medical Tourism Getaways Becoming more Affordable
Jaco, Costa Rica (Vocus/PRWEB) January 04, 2011
HRG Vacation Rentals specializes in luxury condominium and luxury house/villa rentals in Central America’s most popular destination resort community, Los Sueños Resort & Marina in Costa Rica. The location has long attracted tourists with its breathtaking scenery and temperate climate, but many who visit the area are beginning to realize that the country is much more than just an exotic vacation destination. Book a Los Suenos luxury condo rental with HRG, and have the “Medical Vacation” of a lifetime.
Every year, an increasing amount of tourists fly out to Costa Rica to receive discounted cosmetic surgery and dental procedures. Costa Rica is home to many highly trained physicians, providing top-notch health care at a fraction of the price someone would pay in the States. Some of the top procedures that attract Americans and Canadians to Costa Rica include root canal, teeth whitening, dental implant, laparoscopic gastroplasty, lipsosuction, rhinoplasty and breast augmentation. Prices for such procedures are discounted 30-70 percent in Costa Rica, and travelers can save thousands of dollars, even while taking a vacation. Tourists might also be surprised to hear that Costa Rica’s health care system is ranked above the U.S., according to the World Health Organization, who places the country’s health care at 36 (followed by the United States at 37). With health care costs at a staggering high, the idea of combining travel with surgery has become widespread.
Guests traveling for medical and leisure vacations alike will want to take advantage of HRG Vacation Rentals Costa Rica vacation packages. HRG Vacation Rentals manages some of the most luxurious Los Suenos resort rentals in Costa Rica. Customers will not be disappointed by the sheer size and accommodations of HRG’s Costa Rica condo and villa rental selection. Resort features include a casino, tennis courts, shopping and several centrally-located restaurants. Condos and rental homes ranging from 1-6 bedrooms with private swimming pools are available. Properties have ocean-front views, and are designed to give guests the privacy and comfort they are looking for on their Costa Rica getaway. Los Suenos vacation rentals are ideal for anyone needing a little extra R&R on their medical vacation.
The HRG Vacation Rentals team has more than 35 years of combined experience, and is here to help clients find the Costa Rica vacation rental that is suited to fit their individual needs and preferences. HRG Vacation Rentals also offers rental properties in other areas of Costa Rica, including Playa Jaco, Playa Hermosa, Manuel Antonio and Playa Dominical.
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22squared Named Agency of Record for The Costa Rica Tourism Board
22squared Named Agency of Record for The Costa Rica Tourism Board
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 13, 2011
22squared, the fifth-largest full service independent advertising agency in the United States, announced today that it has been selected as agency of record for The Costa Rica Tourism Board. Following a five-month courtship, 22squared was chosen from a pool of more than 30 advertising firms from across the United States to run a multi-million dollar campaign. Beginning this month, and over the course of two years, 22squared will develop and execute an integrated marketing and advertising campaign to promote Costa Rica as the premier travel destination for North America.
“Our research shows that out of all the tropical destinations visited by North American travelers, Costa Rica has the most intense advocates. From the natural beauty to the progressive view of sustainability, once you visit you fall in love,” said Richard Ward, president and CEO, 22squared. “We plan to tap into that intensity to promote Costa Rica as one of the best travel destinations on earth.”
22squared will work with The Costa Rica Tourism Board to develop an integrated campaign that includes social and digital media, media buying and planning, and creative. The objective of the 24-month campaign will be to raise awareness in the United States and Canada of Costa Rica’s wide range of tourist offerings, with a focus on activation of advocates for their cultural and natural heritage, ecological diversity, and adventure and educational opportunities. Particular emphasis will be given to the key feeder markets of California, Florida, New York, Texas, Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
“22squared was selected for its excellent reputation among its renowned clients and at the same time sharing the vision of sustainability that encompasses a balance between the natural, financial, capital, human and social fundamentals of the Tourism Development Model adopted and practiced by The Costa Rica Tourism Board,” added Carlos Ricardo Benavides, Tourism Minister, The Costa Rica Tourism Board. “With the creative and innovative advertising that 22squared provides, The Costa Rica Tourism Board looks forward to a great partnership with an agency that will highlight our best tourism practices to the unique and diverse visitors that travel to our beautiful country.”
The Costa Rica Tourism Board is 22squared’s third win in the last 12 months. In February, 22squared became Baskin-Robbins’ U.S. agency of record, triumphing over three larger New York firms. The agency’s work began with an animated TV campaign that capitalized on the brand’s core equities – flavor and fun – and continued through the fall with a social media campaign that included promotions and applications on the company’s Facebook fan page. In April, 22squared was selected as Hard Rock International’s social media partner.
The addition of The Costa Rica Tourism Board allows 22squared to expand their business model to include international marketing, while also growing their travel and tourism practice, a group that includes Visit Florida.
About 22squared
We don’t want to talk to you. It’s not that we have anything against you. In fact, you seem quite delightful. It’s just, we don’t think talking to people is a particularly effective form of communication. Instead, we like to talk with people, see what they’re interested in, and then have a two-way conversation. We do the same with brands. We find what people are interested in, and then help insert our brands into the conversation. The result is work that gets people talking, and makes brands grow. We call it the Friendship Model™, and we apply it across all media, for clients as diverse as Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Costa Rica Tourism Board, Florida’s Natural Growers, Lincoln Financial Group, Publix Super Markets, Shoe Carnival and Southeast Toyota Distributors. If you’d like people to start talking about your brand, look us up at 22squared.com and join us on Facebook and Twitter. We’re looking forward to the conversation.
About The Costa Rica Tourism Board
The Costa Rica Tourism Board, created in 1955, is an autonomous institution of the State, responsible for regulating the tourism activity in Costa Rica and promoting Costa Rica’s tourism attractions and destinations both at a national and international level. The Costa Rica Tourism Board creates tourism norms, regulations, incentives and grants the tourist declaratory for Costa Rica’s hotels, travel agencies, rental cars and other tourism organization and service provider. For general travel or tourism information about Costa Rica, contact The Costa Rica Tourism Board directly at 1-866-267-8274 or visit their web site at visitcostarica.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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Costa Rica Property Cites Tourism Trends as Indicator People are Ready to Buy Again
Costa Rica Property Cites Tourism Trends as Indicator People are Ready to Buy Again
Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) October 8, 2010
For the second straight quarter, tourism revenues in Costa Rica have increased compared to their trends in 2009 and according to executives at Hacienda Matapalo, the most sought after gated community on the country’s South Pacific coast, it indicates that travelers are once again interested in investing in and purchasing property there.
“The increase in the number of interested parties has been significant,” said Brian Albury, Hacienda Matapalo’s executive vice president. “The number of potential buyers and investors who have visited our onsite sales office for the most part matches what the increase in tourism has been, except we’re getting a lot more inquiries for long term investments than we are for immediate occupancy – and that means people are putting their trust in Costa Rica.”
During the second quarter of this year, tourism revenues totaled nearly $ 468 million, representing a 14% increase over the first quarter of 2009. This comes on the heels of a comparative first quarter increase of 18% over to the same period last year.
“Compared to last year, this quarter we’ve seen an increase in visitors of about 15%,” said Albury, “with last quarter being just shy of 20%. So when I see the numbers trending up like that, it’s a strong indication that investors and buyers are once again looking at the opportunities presented on Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast.”
Another indicator in the recovery trend is that employment in the hospitality industry (restaurants and hotels) increased by 7% during the second quarter over the same period last year and more than 4% during the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.
All this follows recent announcements that indicate consumer confidence in Costa Rica as an investment option has strengthened. Last month, when Moody’s Investors Service announced that Costa Rica’s credit rating had been upgraded from speculative to stable, Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla said the country would take advantage of the new investment-grade credit rating to sell bonds, citing economic growth as companies make investments in the country.
“The tourism announcement in many ways echoes the credit rating one,” Albury explained, pointing out that both show confidence that people are ready to buy again. “Confidence, comfort and trust are very important factors in the decision making process when you’re talking about this type of purchase or investment,” he said, “and when you have all three you’re ready to make the deal.”
To help potential buyers and investors make that final decision, Hacienda Matapalo will be holding an online seminar that will compare Costa Rica with neighbor countries like Nicaragua, Guatemala, Panama and Mexico. The Wednesday, October 13, presentation will be a no-holds-barred look at Costa Rica, comparing it to other locations in order to see if it really is the best place for purchasing and investing in real estate.
Free and open to the general public, the Web-based seminar will examine various locations throughout Latin America on a variety of topics ranging from political and financial structures to the quality of life and the people who live there.
Albury, who will be conducting the eSeminar, said the primary goal will be to correct the misconceptions about the region and to provide people with information on the various countries that is both accurate and unbiased. “People need the correct information so they can make intelligent decisions that are in their own best interests,” he explained.
The free eSeminar is scheduled for a 6 p.m. Eastern Time start and may be registered for here.
To learn more about Costa Rica and Hacienda Matapalo, visit haciendamatapalo.com
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DayStar Properties Leads Tourism Renaissance in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica With the Completion of Bahia Azul
Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) June 28, 2007
Accommodation standards in Costa Rica are on the rise. Once an undiscovered paradise adored almost exclusively by budget travelers and backpacking surfers willing to “rough it” in humble seaside cabinas, Costa Rica is drawing considerable international acclaim as it gains popularity among well-heeled luxury lovers in search of outdoor adventure, profound natural beauty and unforgettable family vacations. A tourism boom has resulted, and Costa Rica is quickly becoming a haven for upscale hoteliers and developers like DayStar Properties.
The largest beachfront developer in Jaco Beach on the central Pacific coast, DayStar Properties leads the way for a new trend in high-end accommodation with the recent completion of Bahia Azul (www.bahia-azul.com), an intimate ocean front community of 30 two-bedroom luxury condo rentals.
Blending the first-class services of a boutique hotel with the added convenience and comfort of exclusive private residences, Bahia Azul employs the condo hotel concept, which is a relatively new phenomenon in Costa Rica. As the local hospitality industry continues to evolve, lodging venues like Bahia Azul are becoming increasingly popular with families and groups of friends traveling together who want more than just a room.
“Why book a room, when you can rent an entire condo on the beach for about the same price? Most travelers to Costa Rica, whether they are surfers, sport fisherman, bird watchers or families with small children, prefer the added space and convenience.” said Gretchen Gary, marketing manager with DayStar Properties. “And with all the hospitality services of a hotel, including concierge, housekeeping, staffed security and onsite management, Bahia Azul offers much more than your standard Costa Rica vacation rental.”
Among the first examples of a fully functioning condo hotel in Jaco Beach, Bahia Azul sets the trend for many similarly designed projects in the area, some planned by industry giants like Ramada, St. Regis and the ever-expanding Los Suenos Marriott.
It’s no secret that there is a nationwide renaissance affecting tourism in Costa Rica. In particular, places like Jaco Beach, which was recently nominated as Central & Latin America’s Leading Beach by the World Travel Awards 2007, are expected to join the ranks of the world’s hottest international destinations.
About DayStar Properties:
DayStar Properties (www.daystar-properties.com) manages Bahia Azul as well as two near-to-complete luxury condominium communities – La Paloma Blanca and Bahia Encantada – in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. Beyond its property management division, the company is one of the largest condo developers on the central Pacific coast with seven existing projects on the Jaco beachfront.
To learn more, go to www.bahia-azul.com or contact the DayStar sales and marketing office toll-free from the United States at 877-552-6825 or within Costa Rica at 506-643-2082. For reservation inquiries, call 800-784-4173 (US) or 506-643-1290 (Costa Rica). You can also visit our website at www.daystar-properties.com for project information and construction updates.
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Tourism to Costa Rica Stays Strong Despite Trying Economic Times
San Jose, Costa Rica (Vocus) November 12, 2008
NatureAir – the world’s first certified carbon neutral airline – announced today that Costa Rica is showing dynamic growth rates despite a challenging economy. According to the Costa Rica Tourism Institute (ICT) tourism to Costa Rica is holding strong at an 8 to 9% growth rate.
The ICT says 2008′s average world tourism growth is 2%, which is why Costa Rica is celebrating the fact that its 2008 economic outlook may surpass the world average by nearly four times.
“In 2007 tourism was up 11%, so the economic crisis has still affected Costa Rica, but as other countries are seeing a larger decline in tourism dollars the Latin American region is seeing an overall increase in tourism arrivals and foreign revenue,” said Gonzalo Vargas, president of the National Tourist Board (Canatur). “August’s domestic regional passengers rose by 4%, while international traffic has been up more than 9%, year-over-year.”
With these statistics showing strength the country’s largest airline, by revenue per passenger mile and available capacity, is optimistic for 2009. NatureAir’s 2008 third quarter accumulated gross revenue at a strong 42% growth. That is why despite the current financial crisis NatureAir is breaking the mold by revising its 2009 earning and projecting 11% growth in passenger traffic, and a 22% increase in earnings.
“Studies show that during economic hardship people take shorter vacations, and tend to stay closer to home. But with Costa Rica only a five hour or less flight, from most major US cities, international travelers are still coming,” said Alexi Huntley Khajavi, Chief Commercial Officer for NatureAir. “It’s Costa Rica’s sustainable efforts, NatureAir’s safety record and nature based destinations that keeps us as a top destination for new and returning tourists.”
Costa Rica’s domestic traffic growth is a global exception in a down market according to the Airports Council International. Although, the economic crisis has affected all countries worldwide, Costa Rica’s passenger growth continues to show promise.
About NatureAir
Since its inception in 2000, NatureAir has grown from flying 18,000 passengers annually to more than 150,000 in 2008. The company got its start with one plane and 17 employees. Now it has a fleet of eight planes and more than 150 employees. It’s the only twin-engine airline in Costa Rica with both scheduled and chartered flights, and offers 74 daily flights to 17 destinations in Costa Rica, and Panama. The Rainforest Alliance, Conde Nast Traveler and Virgin Holidays have recognized NatureAir for its sustainability efforts, as 100% of its carbon emissions from flight operations are offset through conservation and reforestation. NatureAir is the exclusive airline for the best hotels and tour operators worldwide, known for their award winning on-time performance and their adventurous spirits. For more information visit:
http://www.natureair.com .
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Carolyn Evert, Adventure Travel Media Source
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