Switzerland - Costa Rica Flights In 2017Wednesday, June 22, 2016 The airline Edelweiss has announced that it will be operating twice weekly direct flights between Zurich and Juan Santamaria International Airport starting from May 9, 2017. From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute: Panama: More Tourists from Europe, Less from North AmericaFriday, September 16, 2016 The number of visitors from North America who came into the country between January and July fell by 3% year on year, while the flow of European tourists grew by almost 7%. In order to recover some lost ground in the US, Canadian and Mexican markets, an important part of international tourism promotion contract for the next two years will be run in North America. In the first months of the year the number of Canadian tourists who arrived in Panama fell by 27% compared to the same period in 2015, the flow of Mexican tourists fell nearly 5%. Statistics on European Tourism in Costa RicaWednesday, November 2, 2016 With the arrival of new airlines a further increase is expected in the flow of tourists from Europe, after having grown by 41% between 2010 and 2015. European tourists stay on average 17 days in the country and spend an average of $1660 during their stay, higher than the figures for the overall average, which are 13 days and $1351. Nicaragua: South American Tourists Spend MoreWednesday, May 14, 2014 The average expenditure of 1.27 million tourists who visited the country in 2013 amounted to $41 per day, while for South Americans the figure was $71. In 2013 the number of tourists visiting Nicaragua increased by 3.3% compared to 2012, when the country received 1.23 million visitors. Of the total amount in 2013, 23.7% were from North America; 6.5% from Europe; 2.1% from South America and 2.2% from other parts of the world. Virtual Tourism Fair in GuatemalaFriday, May 24, 2013 Local operators are negotiating via the Internet with European tour operators, selling the country as a destination for conventions, congresses and incentive trips. In total 25 companies participated in a virtual exhibition tour along with operators in Europe which concluded yesterday, however, the link www.guatemalaexpo.com/2013/ will continue to operate for a month. 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: Drop in Archaeological Tourism in GuatemalaMonday, August 12, 2013 Insecurity and the economic crisis in Europe are the reasons that only the site of Tikal is maintaining its usual flow of visitors. Even though from June to August is the peak season for tourism in Europe and North America, operators in the sector have reported a decrease in the number of visitors, especially in the regions of Tikal, Peten, Guatemala Antigua, Sacatepequez, and Panajachel, Solola. Increase in Air Traffic in NicaraguaMonday, September 30, 2013 Over the last four years passenger traffic at Nicaraguan airports grew by 7.5% . This was reported by the International Airports Management Company. In the first eight months of 2009 345,473 passengers arrived at Managua International Airport . Avianca Announces More Operations in El SalvadorThursday, July 25, 2013 The airline has announced that from September 60 additional flights will come to the country, which will mean an increase of 9% in passenger arrivals. According to Avianca's commercial director in the region, Danilo Sepulveda, El Salvador receives 1.3 million passengers every year, therefore with the arrival of these new frequencies, the number will increase by 120,000 users in one year. 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." Guatemala: Tourism Sector Criticizes INGUATWednesday, January 29, 2014 The promotional campaign announced by the government has been described as antiquated and lacking a proper communication strategy. The campaign to promote the country, presented yesterday by the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (INGUAT), left doubts among tourism operators, who say it is outdated and lacks a proper communication strategy. Direct Flights Between Guatemala and ColombiaTuesday, November 12, 2013 Avianca has inaugurated a direct route between La Aurora and El Dorado with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Flights will depart from Bogota to Guatemala from 13:56 to 16:13 and from Guatemala to Bogota from 16:53 to 21:03. 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. Growing Interest in Amador Convention CenterThursday, November 30, 2017 Fifteen event organizers in Europe may be interested in using the Panamanian convention center between 2019 and 2022. The Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) reported that some 15 companies organizing events in Spain, Germany and Russia have shown interest in using, between 2019 and 2022, the facilities of the Amador Convention Center under construction, whose construction will be finished next year. |
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