16 min

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 in Conversation

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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.

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.

16 min