Shirley Calvo
Shirley Calvo is the executive director of the Cámara Nacional de Turismo (Canatur) in Costa Rica, where she advocates for efficient airport infrastructure to enhance the country's competitiveness as a tourist destination. Recently, she highlighted the importance of the expansion of the Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, emphasizing the need for quality service to accommodate the growing number of travelers.
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Shirley Calvo, executive director of the Chamber, considered that any adjustment in seat supply or frequencies could influence the growth rate of tourist visitation.
Alza en petróleo amenaza costo de tiquetes y vuelos a Costa Rica
Costa Rica· 2026-05-28
Shirley Calvo, director of the National Chamber of Tourism, expressed concern about the impact of multiple roadworks on tourism activities during the high season.
Trabajadores en lancha, vuelos perdidos y caos en renta de autos: Obras viales desafían al turismo en pico de la temporada altaCosta Rica· 2026-03-06
Shirley Calvo, the executive director of Canatur, expressed deep regret over the airline's decision.
Volaris suspende rutas: Empresarios alertan por menos turistas y caída en consumoCosta Rica· 2026-02-19
Shirley Calvo, the executive director of Canatur, noted that the country has lost competitiveness due to the decline in the exchange rate.
Ministro de Turismo acepta que el tipo de cambio está encareciendo el producto turístico de Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-01-18
Shirley Calvo, directora ejecutiva de Canatur, afirmó que el leve crecimiento representa un respiro para el sector.
Turismo latinomericano y recuperación desde Estados Unidos y Canadá impulsa la visitación en Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-01-16
Shirley Calvo explained that the costs are paid in colones, while a significant part of the sector's income comes in dollars.
‘Nos asfixia’: empresarios enumeran consecuencias por desplome del tipo de cambioCosta Rica· 2025-11-29
Shirley Calvo, the executive director of the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur), warned that the sector is going through a 'moment of vulnerability'.
Directora de Canatur: ‘Estamos en un momento de vulnerabilidad’Costa Rica· 2025-11-26Shirley Calvo, executive director of the National Chamber of Tourism, expressed that the travel alert for Costa Rica remains at level two.
Las alertas de Estados Unidos y Canadá que ponen en alerta al turismo en Costa Rica en plena temporada altaCosta Rica· 2025-11-26
Shirley Calvo is the director of Canatur who suggested vacationers plan their trips in advance.
Vacacionistas se toparán con obras en estas rutas a las playas en este fin y principio de añoCosta Rica· 2025-11-23
Shirley Calvo emphasized the importance of infrastructure development for tourism and the economy.
Los tres megaproyectos de casi $2.000 millones que Rodrigo Chaves frenó —o paralizó— sin dar nada a cambioCosta Rica· 2025-11-07
Shirley Calvo is the president of the National Chamber of Tourism and discussed how road closures affect tourist mobility.
Lluvias desnudan fragilidad de la red vial primariaCosta Rica· 2025-10-12
Shirley Calvo, the executive director of the National Chamber of Tourism, expressed concern over the decline in foreign tourist revenue.
Costa Rica recibió menos dólares de turistas extranjeros en el primer semestre del 2025Costa Rica· 2025-10-02Shirley Calvo is the executive director of the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) who was elected as a delegate.
(Video) Alcalde que se unió al chavismo lo calificó en febrero como un ‘aparato político sin escrúpulos’; ahora dice que hablaba del PLNCosta Rica· 2025-08-14
Shirley Calvo won the position of delegate thanks to an agreement among the mayors of Alajuela.
Un tercer alcalde del PLN se pasa al chavismoCosta Rica· 2025-08-12Shirley Calvo, the executive director of Canatur, responded to Donald Trump's statements regarding San José's safety.
Canatur reacciona a declaraciones de Trump donde cita a San José entre las ciudades más inseguras del mundoCosta Rica· 2025-08-12
Shirley Calvo is recognized for her contributions to the party and is the wife of Roberto Thompson.
Roberto Thompson: Álvaro Ramos ha olvidado ‘lo más importante’ de su campaña por involucrarse en ‘temas internos’ del PLNCosta Rica· 2025-08-03
Shirley Calvo was elected as a delegate over the support of Álvaro Ramos.
Álvaro Ramos pierde pulso político ante alcaldes de AlajuelaCosta Rica· 2025-07-24
Shirley Calvo, the executive director of the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur), discussed the decline in tourist arrivals to Costa Rica and the challenges facing the sector.
Déficit de personal y falta de capacitación ponen en riesgo competitividad turística de Costa Rica, afirma directora de CanaturCosta Rica· 2025-06-24
Shirley Calvo, executive director of the Costa Rican Chamber of Tourism (Canatur), warns that internal factors are contributing to the decline in tourism.
‘Si al turismo le empieza a ir mal, a todo Costa Rica le va a ir mal’, advierte directora ejecutiva de CanaturCosta Rica· 2025-06-22Shirley Calvo, the executive director of the National Chamber of Tourism, confirms that drownings are a leading cause of accidental death in coastal areas.
Estos son los sitios turísticos de Costa Rica donde más personas mueren ahogadas: hay tres en lista rojaCosta Rica· 2025-06-01
Shirley Calvo, the executive director of the National Chamber of Tourism, acknowledged that the rebound of neighboring countries requires self-criticism.
Costa Rica pierde imán turístico mientras vecinos del Istmo avanzanCosta Rica· 2025-04-27
Shirley Calvo is the executive director of the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) who emphasized the need for efficient airports to meet traveler demand.
Aeropuerto Juan Santamaría crece: así será la ampliaciónCosta Rica· 2025-02-27