Tourism is the act of travel for the purpose of recreation and business, and the provision of services for this act. Tourists are people who are "travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited" (official UNWTO definition). The distance between these two places is of no significance.
A more comprehensive definition would be that tourism is a service industry, comprising a number of tangible and intangible components. The tangible elements include transport systems — air, rail, road, water and now, space; hospitality services — accommodation, foods and beverages, tours, souvenirs; and related services such as banking, insurance and safety and security. The intangible elements include: rest and relaxation, culture, escape, adventure, new and different experiences.
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Incentives Bureau - Hospitality trade association offers directory of hotels and tour operators. [English/Spanish]
Meta Description: [ The Costa Rica Meetings & Incentives Bureau will help you in the management, planning and execution of your employee travel incentive program or meeting., The Costa Rica Meetings & Incentives Bureau will help you in the management, planning and execution of your employee travel incentive program ... ]
Cooprena R.L. - An organization of local community cooperatives promoting rural ecotourism. Includes information on lodges and hostels, budget rates, tours, educational field trips, and volunteer programs.
Meta Description: [ SIMBIOSIS TOURS es el primer y único tour operador especializado en Turismo Rural Comunitario en Costa Rica, reconocido a nivel internacional y nacional por su fuerte y verdadero compromiso con el desarrollo sostenible de las comunidades y con el medio ambiente. ]
Costa Rica No Artificial Ingredients - Tourism Board educational programs for travel agents and tourist companies. Provides maps, brochures and general information for travelers.
Cupotico - Offers discounts and coupons on hotels, tours, shopping and dining.
Meta Description: [ Costa Rica Hotels & travel guide offerring online booking for all your travel needs to costa rica, maps of Costa Rica, tours,Car rentals and hotels in San Jose, Manuel Antonio, Jaco beach, Tamarindo, Arenal, Monteverde - costa rica vacation rentals and hotel reservation ]
Grupo Mawamba - Operates lodges near Tortuguero and Rio Macho and a restaurant at Braulio Carrillo. Also offers excursions and kayaking. [English/Spanish]
Meta Description: [ Costa Rica vacation packages - Grupo Mawamba offers five unique vacation packages to discover Costa Rica's treasures. ]
Rain Forest Aerial Tram - Cable cars over the tree tops. Locations near Jaco Beach and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Hiking and birdwatching. Describes ecosystems, offers reservations and travel information. [English/Spanish]
Meta Description: [ The N. 1 Tree Top Experience ]
The Pros and Cons of Ecotourism in Costa Rica - Analysis of benefits and costs of the country's success in developing its ecotourism industry.
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Tico Organico - Offers information about various non-profits and indigenous communities with sustainable ecotourism projects. Includes rustic lodging in rural cabins and volunteer opportunities.
Meta Description: [ Organic coffee and hardwoods farm in Costa Rica, also ecotourism opportunities and hikes into La Amistad International Park. ]
US State Department - Costa Rica Consular Information Sheet - Offers general country and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
Meta Description: [ Information for U.S Citizens Travelling abroad. Information for foreign Citizens trying to obtain a Visa to enter the U.S ]
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