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Vacationing be a human right according to authorities
The idea is to position Costa Rica as a pioneer in this field
Social tourism as a product. That is the new goal of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT).
According to the authorities, it is to see this activity as a fundamental part of human development in Costa Rica. The idea is to set a precedent in the history of tourism in the country, said the chief Mauricio Ventura.
According to the minister, the current challenge is to democratize access to tourism for all Costa Ricans, in designing an inclusive, equitable and supportive product
He added that the country has been marked by one step ahead of global trends, as was the case with the focus on sustainability
In this case, the desire is to create a positioning Costa Rica as a pioneering destination that implement social tourism as a new tourism product.
Ventura said that as far as vacation is concerned, people have limitations that consist of lack of time, knowledge, transportation, budget or age and physical limitations.
In this sense, the effort will focus counteract these limitations, he said.
To the authorities of ICT, you need the effort of public and private institutions to fulfill the human rights of Costa Ricans to enjoy recreation.
The minister said that the synergy between the public and private sectors, has been vital to the country’s position in tourism and this time is no exception.
