DesignAgency’s Matt Davis and Carlos Hernández, President of Pellas Development, discuss COVID-19 in Costa Rica and its impact on tourism, the Costa Elena project and old vs. new ways of travel.

Update: 2020-08-31

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On this episode of ‘DesignAgency in Conversation’, DA's partner, Matt Davis, speaks with Carlos Hernández, President of Pellas Development. The two discuss the economic and social impact COVID-19 is having on Costa Rica, especially on tourism which employs over 9% of the nation's workforce. Carlos gives Matt an update on the progress of Costa Elena, a luxury resort and villa located in Guanacaste and the pair talk about the ‘old’ vs ‘new’ ways of travel, where travellers are exploring long-term stay options in a sustainable gathering place that can cater to both vacation and work requirements.

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DesignAgency’s Matt Davis and Carlos Hernández, President of Pellas Development, discuss COVID-19 in Costa Rica and its impact on tourism, the Costa Elena project and old vs. new ways of travel.

#box-pro-ellipsis-176433007350026{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}DesignAgency’s Matt Davis and Carlos Hernández, President of Pellas Development, discuss COVID-19 in Costa Rica and its impact on tourism, the Costa Elena project and old vs. new ways of travel.

DesignAgency’s Matt Davis and Carlos Hernández, President of Pellas Development, discuss COVID-19 in Costa Rica and its impact on tourism, the Costa Elena project and old vs. new ways of travel.

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DesignAgency’s Matt Davis and Carlos Hernández, President of Pellas Development, discuss COVID-19 in Costa Rica and its impact on tourism, the Costa Elena project and old vs. new ways of travel.