Panama Implements Tourism Certification

Beginning this year, companies can voluntarily participate in the certification system for tourist services.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

The Government, the private sector and Spanish consultant company Applus are working in quality standards which will be imposed on companies in order to achieve certification. Thirty companies are participating in the pilot plan.

"It is expected for hotels, travel agencies and tour operators to be the first to undergo the certification process because they are the ones having more contact with tourists," reported Prensa.com, "... standards will be created for restaurants and companies involved in tourist transportation."

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