Panama to Host Expo Turismo 2010Monday, January 4, 2010 The international fair is organized by the Tourism Chamber, and will take place on October 7 and 8. Its objective is to boost the tourism industry, and it is intended for air travel companies, hotels and tourism schools, among others. Panama and Aruba Boost Cruise TourismWednesday, May 22, 2013 The Chamber of Tourism of Panama and the Aruba Tourism Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding in order to boost cruise tourism in both countries. According to the Chamber of Tourism of Panama (CAMTUR), the idea is to foster Caribbean cruises, especially in the low seasons. Tourism Expo 2011 in SeptemberTuesday, July 26, 2011 Representatives from the Panamanian Chamber of Tourism are expecting the presence of 120 buyers from the tourism industry. The Expo will take place on 23 and 24 September in the Atlapa Convention Center in Panama City. Panama: Lack of Bilingual Staff Worries Tourism IndustryMonday, December 7, 2009 Lack of trained, bilingual staff is the top concern for tourism businessmen. The situation gets worse outside the capital of the country, where 25% of the tourism workforce is employed. Still no Convention Center in Costa RicaTuesday, April 8, 2014 Excessive bureaucracy continues to impede the progress of business and conventions tourism in the country, losing opportunities to neighbors like Panama. Although permits and feasibility studies have been completed, the construction of the Convention Center is still on hold because of multiple appeals and law suits that have been brought against the project and the slowness with which the authorities are resolving them. Panama Implements Tourism CertificationThursday, March 10, 2011 Beginning this year, companies can voluntarily participate in the certification system for tourist services. 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. The Potential of Medical Tourism in NicaraguaWednesday, April 12, 2017 The health tourism segment, still in its infancy in the country, could achieve a higher degree of development if a strategy is implemented jointly by tourism companies and medical centers. Low prices of treatments and medical infrastructure are the main factors which favor growth of the medical tourism segment in Costa Rica, which could also be applied in Nicaragua, once a work plan starts to be implemented which involves coordination between hospitals, government and companies in the tourism sector. Panama Promotes Two New Touristic RoutesThursday, September 16, 2010 Panama Tourism Authority (PTA) is developing two new touristic routes in the Veraguas province. BB&M Publishing Agency will develop the advertising campaign. Panama to Host World Congress on Convention TourismTuesday, October 27, 2015 It has been announced that the 2016 edition of the global meeting of tourism and events companies will take place in Panama City. From a statement issued by the Tourism Authority of Panama: Panama: 2.27 million Tourists Spend $168 per dayWednesday, January 22, 2014 The 2.270 million visitors who came to Panama in 2013 stayed on average 9.3 days and spent $168 a day. The number of tourists who came to Panama last year exceeded the target of 2,250 million set by the Tourism Authority of Panama. Panama: More Revenue From Tourism Than From CanalMonday, April 7, 2014 The revenue generated by tourist arrivals is almost two times higher than the income received by tolls at the Canal. The growth in the number of visitors to Panama and the amount of money they spend in the country has been so rapid that it already far exceeds the revenue generated by tolls on the Canal. Law that encourages tourism investment in Panama being developmentThursday, September 11, 2008 The Minister of Tourism, Ruben Blades, indicated that they are working on a "law to facilitate tourism investment." He said that it is not a modification of Law 8 from 1994 which offers tax incentives for tourism investment. Guatemala to invest $11.3 million in tourism promotionWednesday, January 21, 2009 The 2009 budget for tourism promotion increased 28.6% in relation last year's figure. Prensalibre.com reports: "Roberto Robles, director of Inguat, said that the institution has restructured its budget, so that a greater part of it will be used for market and promotion activities. Panama to Host International Tourism Expo 2012Wednesday, June 6, 2012 The tourism event will be held from 28 to 29 September and will involve wholesale businesses from America, Europe and the Caribbean. The organizers are expecting a hundred wholesalers from America, Europe and the Caribbean to attend the third edition of International Tourism Expo. Central America Takes Part in FITUR 2012Thursday, January 19, 2012 At the International Tourism Fair of Madrid 2012 (FITUR), the region is jointly aiming to give impetus to sustainable tourism. The Costa Rican Tourism Minister, Alan Flores Moya said one of the objectives is to present the region as multi cultural and nature filled. |
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