Presentation of New Studies on Coastal Tourism and
Vacation Home Trends in Costa Rica and Mexico at the
World Bank Thursday, May 27, 2010

Two new studies on coastal tourism-related development were presented on May 27 at a luncheon forum hosted by the World Bank Tourism Beam.

Martha Honey, Co-Director of the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), shared key findings from a 2-year study of the impacts of resort, residential and cruise tourism along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. The study, carried out by a team of 16 Costa Rican and U.S. researchers, examined the rapid “boom and bust” of beach resort and vacation home development over the last decade and concluded with ten top policy recommendations. Click here to see the presentation and click here to download the full report.

Second, Anne McEnany, Senior Advisor for Environment & Conservation for the International Community Foundation, discussed the findings from a recent survey of 840 U.S. retirees living in coastal communities in Mexico.  Analysis on trends in health care, real estate, and civic engagement were discussed, as well as recommendations for decision-makers. Click here to see the presentation and click here to download the full report from the International Community Foundation.

The at-capacity turnout was a healthy sign of interest in the studies and we are more than pleased with the motivating discourse following the presentations.

We are very thankful for those who helped organize the event and look forward to working with and building upon relationships made during the event. If you would like to collaborate with CREST in the future please contact David Krantz at dkrantz@responsibletravel.org and 202.347.9203 ext 417.