Panama Tourism

  BARRO FEST 2023 generated great tourist, cultural and economic impact in the Valle de Antón in Panama (Panama City-ANPanama) El Valle de Antón had hotel occupancy close to 100%, benefited from the celebration of the Barro Fest 2023, it is estimated that more than 3,000 people participated in its different components, which integrated the experience of Coclesan traditions with concerts of Rock and Roll, attracting national and foreign visitors, generating a positive economic impact. Source: Panama News Agency - AN For Carlos Caballero, president of the Chamber of Commerce of El Valle de Antón, the direct impact that occurred in lodging with a capacity of around 100% occupancy of the participants and visitors, economically benefited the tourist activity of this region of the country. . In addition to the tourist and economic impact, it was positive culturally and socially, by contributing to the conservation of the traditions of the Coclesan embarra board, the dance of the Cucu

  BARRO FEST 2023- Valle de Antón, Panama - January 27 and 28, 2023. ROCK & ROLL, TYPICAL MUSIC AND MUD BOARD. Tickets in TICKET PLUS: https://ticketplus.pagatusboletos.com/.../entradas-musica ... This summer, on January 27 and 28, the Barro Fest returns, this time on a volcano in El Valle de Antón, Coclé Province. Feel the #PowerOfCommunity , nature, our traditions and Rock and Roll. Get to know and be part of a Coclesan mud board, the dance of the Cucuá devils, the handsome bull and the quitipiés. Celebrate with the live performances of Fulmonti, Los Cossacks, Los Guayas, Lemmiwinks, Némula, Carlos Mendez and Ulpiano Vergara and the Distinguished. Also, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Los Espíritus, and, from Seattle, United States, Naked Giants. And don't miss a special presentation, like never seen before, by the legendary national group Xantos Jorge. More Info: www.barrofest.com

  Rock, Folklore and Mud Board in El Valle Panama January 27 th and 28 th . From January 27 to 28 in the mountains of Coclé , Panama a show takes place that every year gains more strength with traditions and modern music. Source: La Prensa Mud Board, folkloric music   and rock & roll. This and more is what Barro Fest 2023 presents, which, in this fourth edition, will take place this coming January 27 and 28 in El Valle de Antón, Coclé province. According to the announced schedule, the event will start on the afternoon of Friday the 27th with folkloric presentations on the Tarima del Toro Guapo (main street of the town of El Valle de Antón). The Panamanian bands Fulmonti, Los Cossacks and Los Guayas will also perform on this stage. The evening on this stage will close with the typical singer Ulpiano Vergara and Los Distinguidos. It should be noted that it will be the first edition with a complete typical dance on one of the nights of the festival, the organizers have high

  Evenia Hotels acquires Bijao Beach Resort and expands in Panama On December 15, the Bijao Beach Resort tourist complex, located on the Panamanian Pacific Riviera, became part of the Evenia Hotels chain's hotel portfolio. Bijao Beach Resort, located in Santa Clara, Rio Hato, is part of the Evenia Hotels vacation resort offer. Source: HostelTur Bijao Beach Resort is a nearly 300-room beachfront resort located on Bijao Beach, Santa Clara. It is a few kilometers from the capital Panama City and 15 minutes from the Scarlett Martínez de Rio Hato International Airport. This complex, which has 4 restaurants, a wellness center, spa, tennis court, water slides, and access to a Golf Club, is aimed at all-inclusive vacation tourism, both for local tourists and international travelers. In addition, the property has a conference room with a capacity of up to 600 people and everything necessary to become a benchmark in the MICE segment of the region. The business project foresees a gr

  Panama Convention Center estimates to host more than 100 events in 2023 Rodolfo del Valle, director of the Panama Convention Center, said that in 2023, the Panama Convention Center expects to receive more than 150,000 visitors. Source: PCC “Because of many virtual and hybrid meetings, something that people cannot stop doing is meeting, and we are a convention center which was made for people to meet,” Del Valle said. By 2023, Del Valle said that the goal is to receive more than 100 events and more than 150,000 visitors, "the building is having a very good response, we have reservations until 2026." Major events for 2023 include the World Robotics Olympics and the Our Oceans Conference. The Panama Convention Center has a capacity of up to 23,906 people, exhibition space of more than 15,000 square meters. It also has 1,715 parking spaces and a technical building for the production of cold and emergency power. In its entirety, the main building has 62,000 m2 of c

  El Valle de Antón approved as a priority tourist destination in Panama The results of the consultancy for the elaboration of the aforementioned plan with a scope to 2025 was recently presented by the general administrator of the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), Iván Eskidsen, to the directors of the CNT. Source: Panama America The National Tourism Council (CNT), the highest management and consultation body in matters of tourism, approved the Action Plan for the Tourist Destination of El Valle de Antón, one of the priority destinations of the Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism (PMTS). In resolution #013 of November 22, 2022, which bears the signature of the president of the CNT, Felipe Ariel Rodríguez, and the general administrator of the ATP, who serves as secretary of this body, it is clear that the plan in question contemplates three axes: diagnosis, positioning strategy and action plan, based on the four strategic goals of the PMTS: a better known Panama, a more competitiv

  Marriott Hotels returns to Panama with the opening of Marriott Panama Hotel in Albrook Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of the 30 extraordinary hotel brands of Marriott Bonvoy®, announced the opening of Marriott Panama Hotel, with a strategic location that connects the city with the road to the Panama Canal, and views of the mountains. The property features several food and beverage outlets and an outdoor pool, as well as extensive meeting spaces that include its own convention center and direct access to Albrook Mall. This hotel will be an ideal destination for global travelers who appreciate the mixture of business and pleasure trips, while learning and experiencing the attractions of Panama City. Source: TVN “We are delighted to bring back the experience of Marriott Hotels to Panama City, with a strategic location and extensive spaces for conventions. With the revival of the travel industry and the return to face-to-face events, we are ready to host meetings, conventions

  Amarla Hotel invests $4 million and opens its doors in the Casco Viejo of Panama Amarla is a design brand (Amarla Design and Development), founder of Amarla Hotels, whose vision is focused on creating beautiful boutique hotels throughout all the historic districts of Latin America. It started in Cartagena 5 years ago with the Colombian jewel, Amarla Cartagena, which has 7 rooms. Source: Periodico Digital In a spectacular opening event attended by the media, special guests from the social, political and tourist spheres of the country, the official opening of Amarla Casco Viejo took place, where all the details of this important hotel project were known. Amarla started here in Panama in June 2017, since the founders of the brand, Robin Faulkner and Asher Montague-Warr fell in love with this beautiful country and all its cultural, natural, architectural and historical bounties, and in fact it took 5 years to complete. the restoration project of the entire hotel, which was completed in J

  Bocas del Toro International Sea, Agroecological and Tourism Fair in Panama from October 12th to 16th According to the regional director of the ATP in this region, Lesbia Rubides, the 126 lodging structures (hotels, hostels, residences and apart hotels registered in the entity), are at their maximum capacity. Source: ATP Panama. Hotel occupancy is 100% in Isla Colón, in the province of Bocas del Toro, where this Wednesday, October 12, the International Sea, Agroecological and Tourism Fair is inaugurated, in its fifty-eighth version. “They have called from different parts of the country to reserve rooms, but there are currently no spaces on Isla Colón, so those interested in enjoying the fair have found it necessary to request accommodation on the neighboring islands: Carenero and Bastimento. ”, declared the official. Yarai Moreno, a native of the Chiriquí Grade district, was chosen queen of the fair and as vice queen Yasuany Walcott and Esperanza Vásquez, from the districts

  The MITM Panama Summit will take place from October 18 to 21 at the Hotel las Américas Golden Tower MITM Panama Summit is oriented towards high standing MICE and Cultural tourism, and for this it will bring together a select group of managers with high purchasing potential, specialized in: incentives, events and congresses, international associations, corporations, tour operators and luxury agencies. Source: EL EXPRESSO MITM Panama Summit, Meetings & Culture Travel Market, returns to Panama, in this case to Panama City, from October 18 to 21, at the Las Américas Golden Tower hotel. The event will bring together a wide range of national and international suppliers between destinations, hotel chains, airlines and DMC's. Up to 30 pre-established appointments will be scheduled for each participant, reaching around 2,000 business appointments that will be complemented by the networking program, generating important commercial alliances. MITM Panama Summit has the support

  Reality show 7VSWILD will show the natural beauty of Panama in its second season The natural beauty of the Las Perlas Archipelago, in Panama, will be shown internationally in countries like Germany, after being the setting for the second season of the survival program “7VSWILD”, the reality show that in its first season captured the attention of million people in Europe. Source: Estrategia y Negocios The Second season of German reality show will show the natural beauty of Panama. 20 episodes were recorded in the Pearl Archipelago and seven participants demonstrated their skills to survive for seven days In this location in the Panamanian Pacific, 20 episodes were recorded for the next season, in which seven participants of the reality show (5 men and 2 women) demonstrated their skills to survive for 7 days with only 7 objects, in the middle of the thick jungle Panamanian. The intrepid youngsters, in addition to entering the jungle, faced difficult tests every day, accumulatin

AIR TRANSAT will carry out 4 weekly flights from Montreal Canada to the Scarlett Martínez International Airport in Río Hato Panama The Scarlett Martínez International Airport in Río Hato will receive four weekly flights from Montreal, Canada, which will contribute to the reactivation of tourism. Increases flight frequencies between Canada and Río Hato Panama. Source: Excelencias News Panama Panamanians who have a valid Canadian visa will be able to fly from the Scarlett Martínez International Airport to Montreal. The Scarlett Martínez International Airport in Río Hato will receive four weekly flights from Montreal, Canada, which will contribute to the reactivation of tourism in the central provinces. The Civil Aeronautics Authority, in charge of Captain Gustavo Pérez, today issued the definitive operating certificate for the Air Transat airline to operate regularly to the Scarlett Martínez International Airport. The authorization allows the company to operate four weekly fl

ViajandoFest the Festival of Tourism, Gastronomy and Culture on October 1 and 2 in Panama To encourage tourism, local gastronomy and international destinations, Viajando Fest arrives, a great tourist, cultural and gastronomic fair to be held on October 1 and 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (both days) at the Atrio Mall Shopping Center in Costa del Este, for the whole family free. The activity will feature more than 50 tourism providers including local and international companies, travel agencies and tour operators. Traveling Fest, is a fair designed so that Panamanian travelers and residents in the country can find, on the four levels of Atrio Mall Costa del Este, promotions and tourist packages of national and international destinations, while enjoying various cultural activities such as : Sale of handicrafts, outstanding brands of local entrepreneurs, the presentation of important national writers, as well as an assorted gastronomic tour, with tastings and products for all taste

  Sofitel Legend Hotel Casco Viejo in Panama will open in Fall of this year Sofitel Legend, the modern French luxury brand with iconic properties around the world, will unveil its first hotel in North & Central America, bringing its quintessential art de vivre to the historic city of Casco Viejo, Panama, A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Source: Travel Daily News Uniquely located on a waterfront enclave, once the site of the former Club Union of Panama and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel will stand apart, bringing undeniable French savoir-faire to one of the world’s most sought-after destinations. World leading hospitality group Accor announces the upcoming reveal of the first Sofitel Legend, the Group’s internationally renowned French luxury heritage brand, in North and Central America – with the debut of Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama in fall 2022. Uniquely located on a waterfront enclave, once the site of the former Club Union of Panama and a designated

  Nayara Resorts joins Bocas Bali in Panama Nayara Resorts has expanded its reach into Panama with the addition of Bocas Bali to its portfolio. Originally opened in 2021, the all-inclusive, adults-only Bocas Bali property has 16 over-water villas on a private island in the Bocas del Toro area, off the Caribbean coast. Fringed by approximately three miles of coral reefs, the property is known for its fully solar-powered, off-the-grid accommodations and its commitment to protecting the coral reefs and mangroves . Source: Luxury Travel Advisory The 16 over-water villas enable guests to snorkel, paddle-board or kayak directly from their rooms. Some villas offer glass floor panels for viewing underwater marine life, while others have saltwater pools and steps leading to the sea. In fall 2022, the property will unveil its first Treehouse. There are plans to add several more later this year and the next, with some "floating" 40 feet above ground. The Balinese-inspired Elepha

  Flower Parade will be held in "Tierras Altas de Volcán" in Chiriquí in September In the district of Volcán, in Tierras Altas, in Chiriquí, there is an offer of attractions so that tourists have new things to discover every time they visit this region of the country. Source: ECO TV With the theme: 'Tierras Altas, discover it' what is sought is that visitors become more interested in that cocktail of biodiversity that the site has, such as plant species, fauna, agricultural, livestock and coffee production. The Parade of Las Flores will be held in its sixth edition from September 9 to 12 at the San Benito agricultural college, in Volcán. The “Parada” de las Flores de Volcán, as the parade is called, is an obligatory event on the agenda of ecotourism and agricultural activities, which the whole family can enjoy. The first edition of this event was held in 2015, as a floriculture tourism activity, and over the years the attendance of both local and international tourist

  Panama will stop requiring tourists and travelers to have a QR code and vaccination against COVID To date, Panama registers an average of 5,000 COVID cases per week, and more than 80% of the population has at least two doses of the anticovid vaccine. Source: Telemetro The Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, reported that Panama will eliminate the mandatory QR code and COVID vaccines, as a requirement for travelers. The Minsa and the Government Innovation Authority (AIG) are coordinated to define the elimination date. He clarified that "it is not being removed to remove it", but because the population, for the most part, is vaccinated against the coronavirus. "I believe that the population has already learned to take care of itself and there is a very high percentage of immunization," he added. Currently, to enter Panama, travelers must complete the Digital Health Affidavit. After this, each traveler will receive an email with a form and QR code through an at

  Iberia and Panama sign tourism promotion agreement A greater positioning of Panama as a tourist destination in the markets of Spain, France and Germany, seeks a new promotion and marketing agreement established between PROMTUR Panama, destination marketing organization (DMO, for its acronym in English), and the Spanish airline Iberia. The agreement is expected to attract the visit of tourists from Spain, France and Germany. Source: En Segundos The promotion agreement will allow the dissemination of exclusive content about Panama in various digital and traditional communication channels of Iberia, among which the in-flight entertainment system, its digital magazine Iberia Plus, social networks, electronic bulletin (newsletter) and its website www.iberia.com. The execution of this alliance will last 6 months and it is estimated to generate an economic impact for the country of 39 million balboas. The agreement is part of a group of strategic alliances with airlines, online trav