Feb.20, 2006 - Jardines de Ensuenos - International Publications Acknowledge Costa Rica as Best Tourist Destination
AS printed by ICT (Costa Rican
Tourism Institute), November 25,
2005
Once more, Costa Rica is acknowledged
as one of the most important
destinations by the specialized
media; for the Minister of Tourism,
Rodrigo A. Castro Fonseca, this
confirms that "our country,
small in its territory but great
in combinations, represents
a magnificent opportunity for
the international visitor."
One of the awards was given
by the Modern Bride magazine
to Minister Castro during the
past edition of the World Tourism
Fair, taking place in London
the days of November 14 - 17.This
publication, using a survey
applied on travel agents, designated
Costa Rica as "Best Destination"
and as "Best Adventure
Destination."
On the other hand, the magazine
RECOMMEND granted Costa Rica
the awards for "Best Destination"
for Latin America" and
"Best Destination for Ecotourism."
These results will be published
in the coming December edition
and are based on the voting
issued by travel agents consulted
by said magazine.
Minister Castro said that our
country has been experiencing
over the last years an important
growth of its tourism industry.
In that sense, he recalled that
for the preceding year the number
of international visitors grew
by 17.3% and for the first semester
of this year the growth was
of 18.1%.
He also remembered that important
efforts have been made on international
promotion during this administration
as well as for attracting new
flights "which has undoubtedly
favoured Costa Rica’s positioning
at the international level,
especially in so important markets
as North America and Europe."
Awards received during 2003
and 2004:
YEAR PUBLICATION AWARD
2004 Recommend -Best Destination
for Ecotourism and Adventure.
2004 Recommend –Best Selling
Destination for Latin America.
2004 Modern Bride -Best Destination
for Honeymoons (Culture).
2004 Modern Bride -Fashionable
Destination for honeymoons.
2004 Travel Weekly -Best Destination
for Latin America.
2004 Travel Weekly -Best Destination
for Tourism from the United
States.
2003 Recommend -Best Destination
for Latin America.
2003 Pacific Business News -Best
Destination in the World for
Adventure Tourism.
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