Costa Rica Tourism
Tourism has
quickly grown to become the nation's true principal source of
income, surpassing both cattle ranching and exports of coffee and
bananas. In 1999, for the first time, a million tourists visited
Costa Rica. Increasingly, Ticos whose fathers and grandfathers
were farmers find themselves hotel owners, tour guides, and
waiters. While most have adapted gracefully and regard the
industry as a source of new jobs and opportunities for economic
advancement.
Tourism & Visitor Information
Tourist
Arrivals (in thousand of visitors)
| |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
| Air |
582 |
669 |
734 |
787 |
812 |
799 |
| Other |
230 |
273 |
297 |
301 |
320 |
314 |
| Total Arrivals |
811 |
943 |
1,032 |
1,088 |
1,132 |
1,113 |
Source: Tourist Board (ICT)
Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT)
Vision
The institutional vision is:
"To be the
leading and rector institution for the country's tourism activity"
Mission
ICT's mission, according to the
National Development Plan has been proposed in the following terms
Promote a
wholesome tourism development, with the purpose of improving Costa
Ricans' quality of life, by maintaining a balance between the
economic and social boundaries, environmental protection, culture
and facilities.
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