españolInterest in Bringing In Chinese TouristsFriday, June 15, 2018 Fifty seven travel agencies and Panamanian tour operators submitted their applications to the ATP to be included in a list of companies authorized to do business in China. The requests that were received by the Tourism Authority were sent to the Panamanian Foreign Ministry, so that these in turn can be sent to the Chinese authorities. This means that all that remains is for the Asian country to grant approval so that these tourism businesses can start to negotiate with Chinese wholesalers. Panama: Fewer Tourists Spend More MoneyThursday, May 31, 2018 Between the first quarter of 2017 and the same period in 2018, the number of visitors that arrived in the country registered a slight decrease of 1.4%, but the overall expenditure made by them increased by 2.7%. According to sector's figures, between the first quarter of 2017 and the same period of this year the number of tourists fell from 734,000 to 723,000, and the currencies received registered a slight increase, going from $302 million to $310 million. Panama 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 Tourism: The Chinese Tourists Panama is Waiting forMonday, April 9, 2018 It is estimated that about 40,000 tourists will come from the Asian country, and in 2019 this figure could rise to 200,000. The arrival of Air China's first flight to Tocumen represents a new opportunity for tourism entrepreneurs in Panama to reactivate the sector and increase hotel occupancy, which has not exceeded 50% in recent years. Panama Wants more Canadian TouristsWednesday, May 2, 2018 In order to compensate for some of the decrease in the arrival of visitors from Colombia and Venezuela, Panamanian authorities have increased promotion in markets such as China, Canada and the USA. The aim is to attract tourists with greater purchasing power, and to compensate for the reduction that for various reasons has been recorded in the entry of Colombian and Venezuelan tourists. According to the tourism authorities, in the case of Colombia, depreciation of the Colombian peso has had an affect, making Panama more expensive, and in the case of Venezuela, it is the political and economic crisis in the country. Panama: $31 Million for Tourism Promotion in 2011Monday, August 30, 2010 Of the total 2011 $48.4 million budget, the Tourism Authority will put 64% toward promoting the sector. This includes $10 million for a publicity campaign and $4 million to promote the country for conventions and event holding. Panama: $ 2 Million for Atlapa Convention CenterMonday, February 21, 2011 Given the delay in construction of the new convention center, the government will invest in remodeling Atlapa. A commission was formed by the Tourism Authority, the Panamanian Chamber of Tourism and the Panamanian Association of Hotels which will study the case and give recommendations on the work needed, estimated to cost about $ 2 million. Panama Promotes Two New Touristic RoutesThursday, September 16, 2010 Panama Tourism Authority (PTA) is developing two new touristic routes in the Veraguas province. BB&M Publishing Agency will develop the advertising campaign. How to Attract Dutch TouristsMonday, March 26, 2018 Through an agreement with KLM, tourists from the Netherlands who usually only pass through the country to connect with other destinations will be encouraged to stay in Panama. Currently the Air France-KLM group offers daily flights between Panama and Amsterdam and 6 weekly flights between Panama and Paris. From Panama KLM serves 27 destinations in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. 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. Panama: Tourism Increases 20% in MayMonday, July 19, 2010 The number of visitors in May was 105,800, 20% more than in the same period last year. May becomes the month with largest year-on-year increase so far in 2010. 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. 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. Panama Develops Tourist GPS ProjectTuesday, September 21, 2010 The Panamanian Tourism Authority is working on a system dubbed “Touristic GPS”. Tourists will be able to rent GPS devices at Tocumen International Airport, which will assist them in reaching Panama’s touristic destinations. Panama Wants to be Surfing DestinationThursday, October 8, 2009 The Panamanian Tourism Authority (PTA) will promote the country to make it an international surfing spot. Salomón Shamah, PTA administrator, commented: "...this activity does not only generate a lot of international attention, but also drives many tourists. Surfers... are high quality tourists, aware of the enviroment". |
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