Costa Rica Reviews Concession to Modernize Route 32 Highway

Costa Rica’s Route 32, which connects the Greater Metropolitan Area with the province of Limón, is often closed due to landslides. Sometimes, the road is closed for prolonged periods and even for several days. For countless drivers, this road has become a nightmare, with endless traffic due to unexpected closures and the stress of not […]
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https://ticotimes.net/2025/08/27/costa-rica-reviews-concession-to-modernize-route-32-highway

Breaking: Qantas profit leaps 28 per cent to $1.6 billion
By Stephanie Chalmers

Qantas reports a 28 per cent rise in net profit to $1.6 billion in the last financial year, as strong travel demand boosts earnings across domestic and international.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-28/airline-qantas-profit-up-28-per-cent-strong-travel-demand/105705262

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Divers given rare chance to plunge below surface of mysterious lake
By Josh Brine

One of Australia's best-known divers, Richard Harris, was among those given a rare glimpse below Mount Gambier's major water source and tourist attraction.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-28/first-divers-in-a-decade-plunge-into-mount-gambier-blue-lake/105681764

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JetBlue Ramps Up Boston Flights to Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Guanacaste Airport, part of the VINCI Airports group, and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) have shared news of more JetBlue flights coming from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) in Guanacaste. The route kicks off in November with two flights a week, then shifts to daily service starting December 18. […]
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Along SA's coastal frontline, the algal bloom is continuing to impact residents
By Rachael Merritt

Five months after the algal bloom was first detected on the Fleurieu Peninsula, residents along parts of the SA coast say it is continuing to impact their physical and mental health, with a new survey revealing feelings of worry and anxiety.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-27/sa-algal-bloom-affects-health-victor-harbor-residents/105697370

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Costa Rica Tourism Leaders Call for Action Amid Rising Insecurity

A surge in public insecurity and the sharp appreciation of the Costa Rican colón—up more than 20% since 2022—have become the leading threats to Costa Rica’s business tourism sector, according to a new survey by the Center for Tourism Studies (CET). The survey, conducted among businesses and organizations connected to the tourism industry, found that […]
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Along SA's coastal frontline, the algal bloom is continuing to impact residents
By Rachael Merritt

Five months after the algal bloom was first detected on the Fleurieu Peninsula, residents along parts of the SA coast say it is continuing to impact their physical and mental health, with a new survey revealing feelings of worry and anxiety.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-27/sa-algal-bloom-affects-health-victor-harbor-residents/105697370

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San Jose Airport Achieves Top 5 Global Ranking in Passenger Experience

Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica’s main gateway managed by AERIS, has earned the prestigious Level 5 Customer Experience certification from Airports Council International (ACI), placing it among the world’s best airports for passenger satisfaction. This certification makes AIJS the second airport in Latin America and the Caribbean, [...]

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https://ticotimes.net/2025/08/25/san-jose-airport-achieves-top-5-global-ranking-in-passenger-experience

Algal bloom relief scheme welcome but 'risky' for dolphin boat operator
By Daniel Keane

A dolphin tour operator is backing the state government's new algal bloom tourism relief scheme, but says he will not benefit because the mammals have disappeared from his usual visiting sites.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-25/algal-bloom-tourism-voucher-scheme-risky-dolphin-boat-operator/105692562

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Spirit of Tasmania IV set for storage in Victoria after Hobart fit-out
By Loretta Lohberger

The ship will stay in Hobart for about two months, then it will be moved to Victoria until it's ready to be used on the Bass Strait crossing in a year's time.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-25/whats-next-for-spirit-of-tasmania-ferries/105692688

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