Tourism and Air ConnectivityWednesday, June 12, 2019 In Panama, it is expected that the recent start of operations of Air Europa, and the next market entry of the airline Wingo, scheduled for the first quarter of 2020, will dynamize the alicaída tourist activity. On June 3, Air Europa began operating the route between the capitals of Spain and Panama, with four frequencies a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Costa Rica: Arrival of European Tourists Up 6%Thursday, August 10, 2017 Between January and June, 219 thousand tourists came into the country from Europe, 6% more than the figure recorded in the first half of last year. From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute: 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. 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. 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. More European Tourists Came to Panama in 2017Monday, January 29, 2018 Last year almost 228,000 visitors from Europe came to the country, 8% more than the figure recorded in 2016. The European airlines that increased passenger revenue in 2017 were: Iberia, with a total of 69,381 passengers, some 9,501 more than in 2016, with a growth of 15.9%; and KLM, with a total of 55,519 passengers, about 2,044 more than in 2016, an increase of 3.8%. International Tourism Fair in NicaraguaWednesday, March 15, 2017 From June 9th to 10th local tourism businesses will be meeting with 50 wholesalers from the United States, Europe and South America, to explore business opportunities. The International Tourism Fair will be held at the Convention Center Olof Palme, on June 9 and 10. 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: Costa Rica to be Promoted in 26 Tourism FairsMonday, September 9, 2013 The Costa Rican Institute of Tourism and the private sector are planning for the country's participation in 26 international fairs to be held over the next seven months. The fairs in which Costa Rica will be able to participate will take place during the season starting in September 2013 and ending in April 2014. According to the chief of Tourism, Allan Flores, "the platform of international trade is an important opportunity to raise awareness, market and present the strengths and tourism capabilities that our destination has." 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. Costa Rica 2014: Record TourismFriday, January 23, 2015 Almost 70% of international arrivals by air corresponded to North American visitors, followed by Europe with 16.5% and South America with 6.9%. From a statement issued by the Government of Costa Rica: International Tourism ExpoTuesday, April 24, 2018 On May 25 and 26, a meeting of tourism companies from Central America will take place in Panama City, in which buyers from all over the world will take part. The International Tourism Expo 2018 will be held at the ATLAPA Convention Center, in Panama City. Tourism Continues to Grow in GuatemalaWednesday, September 19, 2018 During the first seven months of the year, the entry of 1.4 million tourists was reported, 13% more than the 1.2 million reported in the same period in 2017. During the month of July, a total of 211,571 visitors passed through, of which 80% were tourists and 20% were day trippers, according to the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (Inguat). |
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