ICCA Press Release / San Jose, Costa Rica – Last month, the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) launched a new marketing campaign, “From Green Space to Meeting Space,” that aims at highlighting the reasons why Costa Rica is an ideal destination for meetings, congress and conventions.

“Many have enjoyed Costa Rica’s biodiversity for leisure and are unaware of all the benefits of holding meetings, congress and conventions here, said Mauricio Ventura, minister of tourism. “Our conference spaces are compatible with the latest state-of-the-art options and groups will be surrounded by nearly six percent of the world’s biodiversity.” The campaign will run print ads as well as digital and mobile banners that will lead to a new website.

Those interested in hosting a destination meeting or conference will find region-specific information and the opportunity to fill-out a request for proposal. With over 127 meeting rooms throughout the country, experienced meetings professionals will find secure Internet connections, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and two international airports with daily routes from North America and additional routes from around the globe that will transcend their meeting goals.

The country’s commitment to sustainability also lends to its meeting efforts. The Certification for Sustainable Tourism program also ensures guests of high-quality service with an environmental focus. The campaign’s initial flight will run through December 2015 in over 15 meetings and conventions media publications. For more information on Costa Rica, please visit www.visitcostarica.com/meetingsandincentives.asp.

Why Costa Rica

Costa Rica is conveniently located in Central America, between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south; it is bordered on the east by the Caribbean Sea and the west by the Pacific Ocean. The country offers venues of all kinds and sizes that accommodate any event from intimate meetings or large-scale conventions of up to 1,000 attendees. With a peaceful spirit, emphasis on education and an economy based on tourism, technology and exportation, Costa Ricans and visitors alike enjoy one of the most technologically advanced infrastructures in all of Latin America in one of the most peaceful and relaxing settings in the world. Costa Rica also leads the world in the future of sustainability efforts, which means visitors can stay environmentally conscious while staying within budget in one of the most unique and dynamic places on earth.

About Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT)

Established in 1955, the Costa Rica Tourism Board spearheads the vital task of regulating and promoting Costa Rica’s extensive of tourism offerings. The ICT and its partners in the private sector work tirelessly to garner recognition, standardize practices, provide insightful research data and foster cultural development for the country’s coast to coast one-of a kind tourism products and resources.