The efforts done by the Costa Rica Tourism Board with the objective of increasing the visits of tourists from Europe to the country have paid off, especially when it comes to tourists visiting the country from the United Kingdom.

The number of tourists from the UK to Costa Rica has grown by 9.1% in comparison to the previous year; this 2017 the country has received in the period from January to September a total of 47,826 English tourists.

Now, the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) continues with activities to reinforce the actions to continue growing in this market. The fact that British Airways is now offering direct flights to the country, is one of the biggest contributors to these numbers, according to the Minister of Tourism, Mauricio Ventura.

The ICT and 53 tourism companies took part of the international fair World Travel Market (WTM) which took place November 6 through the 8th; this as part of the actions to consolidate the destination. The World Trade Market is considered the most important of the English market.

The stand, of 366 square meters was inspired in cultural elements that showed another aspect of Costa Rica and not just nature and adventure.