Hotel El Mangroove in Costa Rica nominated for World's Best Awards 2024 The categories that nominate him are: Mexico & Central America's Leading Beach Resort, Mexico & Central America's Leading Boutique Resort and Costa Rica's Leading Resort. This is the program's highest global travel and tourism recognition. The hotel is located in the Gulf of Papagayo, Panama Beach, in Guanacaste Costa Rica, it is a casual bohemian luxury destination, characterized by offering a 100% wellness stay, which guarantees rest, enjoyment and satisfaction. It has five swimming pools, one of them exclusively for adults, jacuzzis, cabanas, three restaurants with diverse concepts. In addition, they offer yoga classes, use of bicycles to explore the area, among others. The Mangroove has its own Azul tour operator, to offer guests water activities such as kayaks, paddle board or snorkeling, beach tours, sport fishing, among others. The gastronomy of the place is offered under the concept [...]

Embracing change in Caribbean Tourism Development Caribbean tourism, with its potential to be a pervasive cornerstone for sustainable socioeconomic development, has undergone significant changes over the past six decades. Initially catering to leisure seekers drawn to the region’s “sun, sand, and sea,” the industry has evolved considerably. Today, tourism marketers face a sea of changes influenced by: Tourism linkages: These have expanded service opportunities. Digital marketing: Information and communications technology (ICT) has revolutionised information distribution via social media and online platforms. Enterprise development: This has facilitated the conversion of business opportunities. he impact of these changes is redefining the transformation of the industry. In the early days of “sun, sand and sea” tourism, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment marketing strategies heavily relied on advertising agents who created campaigns based on market research and advised clients on advertising budgets across print, out-of-home (OOH), radio, and eventually television media. This approach paved the way [...]

Islazul participates in FITUR 2024 Among the novelties presented by the Islazul Hotel Group at the International Tourism Fair, FITUR 2024, are the Colina and Vueltabajo city hotels and the Villa Bacuranao beach destination. According to Yuliet Pino Batista, vice president of the Islazul Hotel Group, the Colina and Villa Bacuranao hotels are two of the group’s Havana facilities that will begin to be marketed in March, following an investment process to improve both. Meanwhile, Hotel Vueltabajo, located in the western province of Pinar del Río, was recently upgraded to a four-star facility. Its privileged location in the center of the city makes it accessible to the main tourist attractions of the region. These hotels were presented at FITUR as part of the initiative to promote the destination of Havana, which stands out for its architecture, gastronomy, culture and diverse heritage. Old Havana, along with its system of fortifications, was declared [...]

Adventure tourism in western Cuba The Cubanacán hotel group is committed to the development of adventure tourism in Cuba's western region. In addition to their natural attractions, Las Terrazas, Soroa and Viñales make up a tourist corridor that offers comfortable hotel facilities for a memorable stay. Travelers can begin enjoying this experience in the Las Terrazas community, only 60 km from Havana. This complex is located within the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve, an ideal site for excursions in various modalities, such as trekking, hiking, mountain climbing, bird watching or enjoying a boat ride around the Rancho Curujey reservoir. For visitors wishing to challenge themselves and experience an unforgettable adventure, the Canopy Tour is a top choice, followed by a swim in the natural pools of the San Juan River. Las Terrazas is home to one of the most picturesque hotels on the island, La Moka, a 4-star facility with all [...]