españolPanama strengthens its investment in the European marketWednesday, November 12, 2008 During the final quarter of this year the Panamanian Tourism Authority is strengthening its investment in international publicity and promotion aimed at the European market. The Authority has been purchasing space in the printed media, including specialized newspapers and magazines, as well as alternative media such as buses and taxis in Holland, France and the United Kingdom Panama: 1.7 million tourist projected for 2008Tuesday, September 16, 2008 During the first six months of 2008, 891,600 tourists entered the country. "If this trend continues, we could have 1.7 million visitors at the close of the year," the Administrator of the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), Ruben Blades, reported. Tourism Grows in PanamaMonday, April 2, 2012 The influx of tourists in the first two months of the year increased by 5.7% with the entry of 429,073 visitors. The Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) reported that in early 2012, some 429,073 visitors entered the country, 23,145 more people than in the same period last year, which is a growth of 5.7%. Tourism Bill in PanamaWednesday, December 14, 2011 The project, to be presented to the National Assembly in early 2012, aims to promote tourism within the country. The Minister of the Panamanian Tourism Authority of (ATP in Spanish), Solomon Shama said that "the objective is to increase the amount of investments and grant subsidies to tour operators or receptors, whose only business is promoting tourism in this part of the country, where there are attractions. " More International Events in PanamaWednesday, September 19, 2012 The number of conventions, conferences and other international events provides more customers for the hotel sector. According to an article in Capital.com.pa "Panama, will host 32 international events in 2013, which have already been confirmed by the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) and the figure is expected to increase in the next few months. Estimates that hotel occupancy as a result of the activity in this tourism segment will reach 150,000 tourist nights, exceeding the 120,000 with which they expected to end 2012." Panama Increases Promotion in EuropeTuesday, November 30, 2010 The country will increase its promotion efforts in Europe, taking advantage of increased flight frequency from that continent. The Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) noted that during recent participation in the International Tourism Fair held in London, significant agreements with tourism wholesalers in the UK were reached. Panama Tourism Growth Slows DownThursday, March 1, 2012 While the number of tourists continues to grow, the pace of that growth slowed to 6% in January compared to January 2011. "Last January 234,050 visitors entered the country, 13,248 more than in January 2011 or a growth of 6%. However, this growth represents a decrease of six percentage points compared to growth between January 2010 and January 2011 which reached 12%," reported Prensa.com. Tourism: Optimism for a New Advertising CampaignMonday, October 28, 2019 As part of the new international advertising campaign, the tourism sector in Panama expects visitor arrivals to increase by 125,000 tourists per year, who could generate annual revenues of close to $100 million. The "Panama Stopover" campaign aims to take advantage of the competitive advantages that the country has, encouraging tourists who are in transit in the country to include in their itinerary an extended stop, which could be up to seven days at no additional cost in the airfare. Infrastructure Investment in Coclé, PanamaFriday, February 12, 2010 The tourism authority will develop sanitation and restoration projects. One of them is introducing street signaling to the “Surf Route”, by installing 75 road markers in the beaches of the Pacific coastline. A Single Tender for Projects in AmadorFriday, July 15, 2011 The Government is looking at unifying into a single tender the building of a new convention center and cruise ship dock in Amador. According to the manager of the Tourism Authority, Solomon Shamah, it would speed up the projects and lower costs. Panama Looks to Convention TourismWednesday, October 13, 2010 The Tourism Authority has already signed about 20 agreements for events between 2011 and 2012. Some of the events taking place are the Latin American Congress of Social Networks, the Parliamentary Assembly, the Regional Congress of Amway, the annual meeting of businessmen and the World Economic Forum. Panama Unveils 2010 Trade Show CalendarThursday, December 17, 2009 The Tourism Authority announced the country will be present at 35 international trade shows in 2010. London's World Travel Market, Berlin's ITB, Madrid's Fitur and Miami's SeaTrade are just some of the fairs in which the country will participate. Panama Wants to Attract Brazilian TouristsThursday, August 18, 2011 The country will be promoted as a shopping destination to foster the entry of tourists from Brazil. Strong economic growth in Brazil and appreciation of its currency against the U.S. dollar has made Brazilians the most attractive tourists in Latin America. Panama Considers More Incentives for Tourism SectorThursday, September 2, 2010 A new initiative from the country's Tourism Authority (ATP) will, if approved, provide the sector with even more incentives. The project seeks to create one legislation combining all the regulations, certifications and incentives that currently exist for the sector, as well as incorporate new ones. Tourists Will Get Extra Benefits in PanamaFriday, October 23, 2009 Tourists visiting Panama will receive accident, health and repatriation insurance. The announcement was made by Salomón Shanah, director of the Panamanian Tourism Authority, who remarked that this insurance will also be extended to Panamanian citizens leaving the country. |
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