AGP Executive Report

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Tourism Numbers: Costa Rica saw a 1.2% dip in air arrivals in June after eight straight months of growth, with 214,518 visitors—down from 217,120 a year earlier—while Canada arrivals rose 25.9% and Europe climbed 12.9%. Road Safety: Traffic Police fined 472 drivers in six months for not using child safety seats, with penalties of ¢245,000 and four license points. Wellness & Travel Caution: UK authorities expanded methanol poisoning warnings to 29 holiday hotspots after recent deaths and permanent injuries; travelers are urged to avoid suspicious drinks and know symptoms. Wellness Travel Trend: Costa Rica continues to draw interest for ayahuasca retreats, with a focus on legality and safer, properly run programs. LGBTQ+ Tourism: A new spotlight highlights Costa Rica’s LGBTQ+ culture and progress, including same-sex marriage legalization in 2020. Wildlife Tourism: Whale-watching operator Eagle Wing Tours was acquired by Pursuit, aiming to reach more guests while keeping local partnerships. Travel Planning Reality Check: A travel-planning piece notes how group-trip logistics often stall—especially when planning falls on everyone at once.

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Tourism event market seen reaching $2.5 trillion by 2032

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Meg Reynolds sets December meditation retreat and beginner course in Costa Rica

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Jacada Travel says luxury travelers want purpose and learning this summer

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