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Costa
Rica promotes bird watching in the United Kingdom
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff The Institute of Tourism ended its participation in BirdFair in Oakham, England. The Institute's booth was decorated with illustrative images of tropical birds such as the scarlet macaw, toucans, hummingbirds, eagles, quetzals, and 900 other bird species. According to the organizers of BirdFair, this is the largest Ornithological Tourism Fair in the world. It has estimated the participation of 20,000 people interested in bird watching tourism. According to the Institute, this year, more than 100 countries and approximately 400 exhibitors participated in the fair. "As part of the strategies to promote the bird watching route, is to participate in the most important specialized fairs in the world," said Rafael Soto, representative of the Institute. "For the Institute to participate in this type of fair is very important because in Europe and even more in the United Kingdom, there are tourists who enjoy this type of activity. " In addition to a decorated exhibition area, the Institute showed videos "with some of the most attractive and colorful birds in their natural habitat." According to the Institute, in Costa Rica, there are seven endemic species, of which four are in the mainland territory, and three can only be viewed on Cocos Island. "Between August and November it is possible to watch the migration of 3 million birds of 220 different species," said the Institute in its statement. Terry Murfitt, a bird expert, attended the Costa Rican stand. "When you think of a bird-watching destination, you think of Costa Rica," Murfitt said. "It's a fantastic destination in the world for the variety, you can see more than 420 species in a couple of weeks, and you can have an adorable vacation." According to the Institute, the potential market for bird watchers is estimated at more than 9.2 million people in the world. 98 percent of this type of tourism is from the United States and Europe. The average recorded spend by tourists interested in bird watching is $3,221 and a longer-term stay of 18 nights to observe as many species as possible. The age range of bird watching tourists is between 25 and 70. In Costa Rica, the National Bird Observation Route has been developed as a circuit throughout the national territory, with points and strategic locations for bird watching and knowledge of the culture of the communities of rural areas. In April, the Institute also participated in the Doņana Birdfair, bird watching tourism fair in Seville, Spain. ------------------------ Have you ever participated in a bird watching tour? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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