Central America promoted in EuropeFriday, October 17, 2008 Iberia airlines and the Central American Tourism Agency have signed an agreement to promote Central America in Europe. Based on the agreement, the airline's logo will now appear next to the Central American Tourism Agency (CATA) on promotional materials for the European Market and at International tourism fairs where CATA will promote the regional as a mulitple destination. Taca and CATA Target Europan, Asian TouristsTuesday, August 25, 2009 The regional airline and the Agency for Tourism Promotion in Central America (CATA) signed an agreement to bring tourists to the isthmus. Taca will provide $500.000, special discounts for Asian and European wholesalers and will engage in promotional activities during the Centroamérica Travel Market trade show. Central America After European TourismWednesday, April 1, 2009 The Central American Tourism Ministers met in Panama and agreed to promote the region in Europe. With the help of the Central American Regional Integration Support Program (PAIRCA), a market survey will be conducted in order to understand the impact of the Central America brand in Spain, Germany, England, Italy and France. Central America Looks For Tourists in EuropeWednesday, March 6, 2013 Without neglecting the country that has always provided the bulk of its visitors, Central American countries are now focusing their marketing efforts on the old continent. "Central America has landed in the International Tourism Exchange (ITB), world leader of the sector, as a thriving market and is pointing towards Europe as its future target, even though at the moment the country sending the most tourists is America", noted an article in Prensa.com. Central America Travel Market 2017Tuesday, January 3, 2017 From October 6 to 8 San Salvador will be hosting a regional tourism promotion fair, in which it is expected that 80 wholesalers from Europe, the US and South America will take part. The eleventh edition of the event will be organized by the Ministry of Tourism of El Salvador and the Federation of Chambers of Tourism of Central America. Nicaragua to host regional tourism fairWednesday, July 16, 2008 Nicaragua will host the Central American Travel Market – Catam 2008 – from October 10 through 12. Catam is a trade fare that allows travel wholesalers from the United States, Europe and Asia to get to known Central America's tourist destinations and find a place for them in their catalogues. Central American Tourism Grows Less Than World AverageTuesday, February 25, 2014 In 2013 the isthmus received 4.2% more tourists than in 2012, whereas global tourism traffic grew by 5%. The visible recovery of the tourism industry in Central America is not as strong as in the rest of the world. Ministers meet in bid to project Central America as a single tourist destinationMonday, July 21, 2008 Central American tourism ministers are meeting today and tomorrow in Honduras as they seek ways to promote the region as a destination. The meeting will study approaches to cruise-ship lines, charter airlines and travel wholesalers to promote Central America as a single destination. The ministers also aim to seek technical assistance from Europe with a view to improving the industry's management. Average Amount of Hotel Reservations Up 34%Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Central America is in the lead with a 34% average price growth of hotel reservations recorded in the region, while in North America it was 18% and in South America 14%. From the Transhotel-HOSTELTUR Barometer published by Hosteltur: International Tourism Expo 2014Thursday, July 17, 2014 The event held at the Atlapa convention center on September 26th and 27th will bring together wholesale companies from Europe, America and Asia with tourism companies from Panama and the region. From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP): Central American Tourism Will be Promoted in EuropeTuesday, September 8, 2009 The isthmus will improve its presence in the European market through an agreement between Rainforest Alliance and the Central American Tourism Promotion Agency. Such agreement will make it easier for sustainable tourism companies to market themselves in Europe, said Cristina Surh, marketing director of Rainforest Alliance. International Tourism Fair in PanamaFriday, March 24, 2017 From May 26 to 27, 170 wholesalers from Europe, and North and South America will be meeting with Central American tourism companies to explore business opportunities. From a statement issued by the Tourism Authority: Study on Consumer Protection at Global LevelWednesday, October 9, 2013 Missing or false information encourages consumers who are defrauded, to be mislead, especially with regards to vacation plans. Reports have been made of huge losses worldwide due to scams related to vacation plans due to lack of tourist information and false advertising. Coronavirus and Tourism in Central AmericaFriday, March 13, 2020 Some of the most notable effects caused by the spread of covid-19 is the cancellation of at least 8,000 hotel nights in Costa Rica, and the interruption by Iberia of its flights from Madrid to Guatemala and San Salvador. Businessmen in the region agree that due to the virus that has been spreading from China, supply chains have been interrupted, which is combined with a drop in the transit of people, causing losses to the tourism sector. Tourism: International Fair in PanamaTuesday, April 23, 2019 From May 24-25, 160 wholesalers from Europe, North America and South America will meet at the ATLAPA Convention Center, with tourism companies from the region to explore business opportunities. The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama and the Chamber of Tourism of Panama with the support of the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP), organize the 10th version of International EXPO TOURISM to be held in Panama City. |
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