Panama: Challenges for TourismFriday, November 25, 2011 Tourism statistics are growing, and in order to ensure further growth it is necessary to focus on markets other than the traditional markets of the U.S. and Europe, specifically in Latin America. The flow of tourism in Panama has been growing significantly in recent years, the U.S. and Europe being the major emitters. Europeans Prefer PanamaThursday, November 17, 2011 The Lufthansa City Center group of agencies has chosen the country as the tourist destination of the year. Despite the economic crisis on the old continent, Europeans are still traveling, and Panama has become one of the favorite destinations for those who choose to vacation farther afield. 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): Panama-Lufthansa Tourism Promotion AgreementWednesday, October 19, 2016 Through an agreement valued at $4 million, the German airline will promote Panama for three years as a destination for European tourists. From a statement issued by the Tourism Authority of Panama: Panama looking to attract more tourism from EuropeThursday, September 18, 2008 Minister of Tourism, Ruben Blades, will travel to Berlin, London, and Amsterdam shortly in order to negotiated more flights to Panama. To date, they have reached out to Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa and KLM. KLM has been offering direct flights to Panama from Amsterdam since March and will increase the frequency to 5 flights per week in December. "They hope to reach 7 per week," added Blades . Tourist growth in Panama defies economic trendsFriday, July 11, 2008 Panama continues to grow as a tourist destination despite the economic slowdown in Europe and elsewhere. July and August are the biggest months for tourist travel from Europe. This year, summer vacation spots face an economic slowdown, especially in Spain, which is the biggest source of tourists for Panama and Central America. MITM Americas, Meetings and Incentive Travel MarketFriday, August 24, 2012 From 5 to 7 December 2012 the 18th interactive edition of the fair will take place in Panama in which tour operators from Central American and the Caribbean meet with buyers from Europe and the U.S. MITM is a two-day interactive exhibition of, which is now 15 years old, providing market-oriented incentives, meetings and events, where tourism companies and travel agencies from the Americas and the Caribbean meet, in the form of pre-arranged individual appointments, with buyers from Europe and the U.S. to organize and set up incentives trips, meetings, conferences, congresses and events. Buyers are invited to participate in MITM after a rigorous selection process. Increase in Tourism to PanamaThursday, November 10, 2011 For the first time, the canal country has more tourist arrivals than its neighbor Costa Rica. Marketing strategies implemented abroad, coupled with the increasing flow of foreign investment into the country, are two of the main reasons for the notable growth in the number of visitor arrivals to Panama. Central America as a Multi Destination for TourismThursday, July 12, 2012 The Ministries of Tourism in Central America have announced their intention to form a regional strategy to promote tourist destinations in the isthmus. Reinforcing some intentions expressed in previous ministerial meetings, the government sector is proposing offering tourists the region "in one trip." Central America Cruise Summit 2015Wednesday, July 23, 2014 El Salvador is to host the third edition of the international industry event to be held on May 13th-15th in the capital. From a statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism of El Salvador: |
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