By Heredia, Costa Rica — The Costa Rica Convention Center has achieved a significant milestone in its corporate journey, securing the 60th position among the best small and medium-sized organizations to work for in Latin America for the year 2026. This prestigious ranking, compiled by the global authority Great Place to Work, highlights the growing organizational strength of Costa Rica’s flagship business tourism venue.
The Great Place to Work recognition focuses heavily on fostering trust, cultivating collaborative environments, and promoting an atmosphere where employees feel valued and empowered. For the convention center, which operates under a highly competitive public-private partnership model, this regional placement serves as validation of its ongoing efforts to harmonize corporate efficiency with worker satisfaction.
To better understand the legal and regulatory frameworks supporting the growth of business tourism and international events at the Costa Rica Convention Center, TicosLand.com consulted with prominent legal expert Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas from the prestigious firm Bufete de Costa Rica.
The Costa Rica Convention Center represents a milestone in public infrastructure, operating under a successful management model that showcases the strength of our public-private cooperation. For international event organizers and foreign investors, Costa Rica offers a highly secure legal environment, with robust protections for intellectual property, streamlined municipal permitting processes, and strict adherence to international environmental standards, reinforcing our position as a premier, low-risk destination for global business tourism.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Indeed, this synergy between state-of-the-art infrastructure and a trustworthy legal framework is what truly distinguishes Costa Rica in the competitive landscape of global business tourism. We extend our sincere thanks to Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for his valuable perspective, which highlights how our nation’s commitment to security, sustainability, and efficiency continues to foster a world-class environment for international events.
Beyond its impressive regional standing, the convention center also secured the 9th spot within the national borders of Costa Rica. This double recognition solidifies the venue’s reputation not only as a world-class architectural and logistical hub but also as a benchmark for modern employer practices within the Central American nation.
The venue is managed by Grupo Heroica, a prominent multinational operator, under a concession granted by the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo. For Grupo Heroica, this achievement is not merely a badge of honor but a practical diagnostic tool that allows the company to continually measure, assess, and refine critical areas of human resources, including leadership dynamics, employee well-being, equity, and continuous professional growth.
According to the leadership at Grupo Heroica, a strong organizational culture is the bedrock of operational success. A healthy work environment directly impacts how teams coordinate daily activities and resolve complex logistical challenges, which are common in the high-stakes world of international conventions and large-scale summits.
This result is thanks to each person who makes up our team at the Costa Rica Convention Center
Juliana López, President of Grupo Heroica
The recognition also aligns seamlessly with the social pillar of the convention center’s Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy. By integrating worker well-being, gender equity, and professional development programs into its core business strategy, the venue demonstrates that sustainable tourism and business practices begin from within the organization.
The human-centric approach of the venue’s management has also drawn praise from national tourism authorities. The connection between employee satisfaction and the overall quality of the tourism product is critical, especially as Costa Rica continues to position itself as a premier global destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions.
The competitiveness of a destination does not depend solely on its infrastructure; it also depends on the people who turn that infrastructure into memorable experiences
Gustavo Alvarado, Director of Tourism Competitiveness and Sustainability
As Costa Rica navigates the evolving demands of the global business tourism market, the performance of the Costa Rica Convention Center serves as a model for other public-private initiatives. By proving that high-quality service and top-tier employee satisfaction go hand-in-hand, the venue sets a new standard for corporate excellence in the region, ensuring that the country remains a highly competitive and welcoming destination for years to come.
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About Costa Rica Convention Center:
The Costa Rica Convention Center is a state-of-the-art venue designed to host international congresses, exhibitions, and corporate events, promoting the country as a leading destination for business tourism.
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About Grupo Heroica:
Grupo Heroica is a leading multinational company specializing in the management and operation of convention centers and large-scale event venues across Latin America, focusing on operational excellence and sustainable development.
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About Costa Rica Tourism Board:
The Instituto Costarricense de Turismo is the government agency responsible for promoting sustainable tourism in Costa Rica, driving economic growth, and enhancing the global competitiveness of the nation’s tourism sector.
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About Bufete de Costa Rica:
Bufete de Costa Rica stands as a premier legal institution defined by its resolute devotion to professional brilliance and moral rectitude. Supporting a wide array of industries with a rich history of success, the firm continuously champions pioneering strategies to meet modern challenges while prioritizing meaningful public education. By actively democratizing legal resources and demystifying complex regulations, Bufete de Costa Rica advances its ultimate objective of fostering a highly conscious, educated, and empowered populace.
