Tourism Minister, Carlos Ricardo Benavides, said it is negotiating with the "Programa Integral de Mercadeo Agropecuario" (PIMA), who owns the land located in Barreal de Heredia.
Nacion.com reports "The convention center will be located with front to General Cañas Highway, five minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport and surrounded by industrial parks, hotels and corporate centers."
The project is also supported by the Costa Rican Chamber of Hotels, the National Chamber of Tourism and other entities.
Source: Nacion.com
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August 2010
The project, which is 12 years in the making, has become a priority for the Costa Rican Ministry for Tourism.
Tourism Minister, Carlos Ricardo Benavides, indicated than in three months the feasibility study being carried out by the Innovation Group is due to be completed.
May 2011
Three new convention centers will open within the next three years.
With an investment of $30 million, a project promoted by the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo, to be built in Barreal de Heredia. is expected to completed by the first quarter of 2014.
For his part Fernando Poma, Vice President of Real Hotels & Resorts (operator of the Intercontinental Hotel chain), will announce the start of construction of a facility with a 2,700 person capacity, in Guachipelín of Escazú this July.
January 2010
To become a global destination for the convention industry, Panama must increase the number of available hotel rooms and air plane seats.
Martinelli’s government produced a strategic five-year plan which includes a Tourism Development Master Plan by the Panamanian Tourism Authority.
January 2010
The organization who will develop the Conventions Center project is unsure whether to invest in Costa Rica or Panama.
Known as "Feria Costa Rica", the $280-million project comprises an area for fairs and trade shows, two hotels, office space and a shopping mall.
"Difficulties in getting financing for buying the lots and developing the project in Costa Rica have prompted the company to explore options in Panama", reported Nacion.com. "The developers must decide where to invest in February".
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