The business sector requests the country's authorities to repeal Executive Decree 260, which establishes measures to enter the national territory to people coming from South America.
The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) requests the National Government to discuss and support the measures to be implemented in a balanced manner, stressing the message that we are facing a health and socioeconomic crisis that must be addressed in a comprehensive manner, where decisions cannot be made exclusively by the Ministry of Health (MINSA).
In Central American countries, nearly 8 million people are looking for travel packages online, and of this consumer segment, about 5% explore options for travel to destinations in North America.
CentralAmericaData's interactive information system monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all markets of the region, with fundamental information to understand the current commercial environment in which companies of all industries must operate.
From October 12, to enter Panamanian territory, foreign visitors must present a PCR test or antigen negative to covid-19 with a maximum of 48 hours and will not have to comply with mandatory isolation.
The risks involved when visiting a destination and the possibility of making reservations with less notice are fundamental factors that consumers will consider when deciding whether or not to take a trip in the coming months.
The outbreak of covid-19 in several countries around the world almost caused air, sea and land transport to disappear, as several governments decided to ban leisure and business travel.
Since restrictions began to be imposed due to the outbreak of covid-19 in the countries of the region, interest in travel agency services collapsed, but in mid-May the decline was halted and most countries are already seeing rebounds.
Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for different products, sectors and markets operating in the region.
As of August 16, the Bogota-Caracas-Bogotá and Lima-Caracas-Lima flight routes will cease to operate due to the difficulties experienced in air operations in the South American country.
From a statement issued by Avianca:
Bogotá, July 26, 2017.Following a technical meeting held today in Bogotá with the Aeronautical Authorities, Avianca notified the directors of the National Civil Aeronautics Institute of Venezuela and AEROCIVIL of Colombia, of a decision to suspend flights to and from the neighboring country.
On April 26 and 27 companies dedicated to corporate travel management will be taking part in conferences and business meetings in Panama City
ViajesCorp Americas is an academic event that promotes professional training and specialization of the corporate travel sector and its primary objective is to promote and increase the maturity of the association and corporate market in America.
Central American citizens who have traveled to the United Kingdom four times in the last 24 months will have access to fast-track windows at airports and other British border controls.
An article by BBC World reports that this system facilitates immigration procedures for 16 countries, of which 12 are in Latin America,"...
The Honduran company CM Airlines has announced that it will fly between the airports of Ilopango and Tegucigalpa starting from Jan. 11 this year.
Flights from Tegucigalpa will leave at 9:20 am Monday through Thursday and 17:15 on Fridays. From El Salvador they will leave at 8:00 am Monday through Thursday and 14:30 on Fridays.
From July Delta Airlines will fly once a day nonstop from Los Angeles to the capital of El Salvador.
The U.S. carrier Delta Airlines will begin operating a new route between San Salvador and Los Angeles on July 2 this year.
A press release issued by the airline indicates that "the route is pending approval by the government and will be operated using a Boeing 737-800 with 160 seats, including 16 Business Class seats, 18 seats in Economy Comfort and 126 seats in Economy. "
The current occupancy rate of 57% can be explained by the increased supply of rooms and the relative decline of San Jose as a business destination.
The increased supply of hotel rooms in the capital is one of the reasons for the low level of occupancy, which as of January stood at 57%. This occurs mainly in hotels that attract business travelers or tourists who spend up to two nights prior to departure.
Corporations spend between $3 and $5 billion in travel as an incentive to its best employees.
In the last five years corporate travel tourism, also known as "incentive tourism" has grown at a rate of 10% per year.
Panama wants to capitalize on this growth and is positioning itself as a destination for this type of tourism, attracting the attention of companies that usually follow this practice.