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  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

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

  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

  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

  Tourism fair in Soho Mall Panama in September On September 24 and 25, the first Tourism Fair 2022 will be held under the slogan: 'Panama, capital of tourism' in Soho Mall from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On September 24 and 25, the first Tourism Fair 2022 will be held under the slogan: 'Panama, capital of tourism' in Soho Mall from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The activity, organized by the tourism department of the Municipality of Panama (Mayor's Office), expects to concentrate more than 70 tourism businesses, including hotels, restaurants, airlines. During these two days of the fair there will be conferences, a photographic exhibition, prizes, and much more.

  Copa Airlines re-launches incentives and discounts to reactivate tourism in Panama Copa Airlines re-launched a set of incentives to reactivate the tourism sector in the Central American country, hard hit by the covid-19 pandemic, at a time in which the authorities are lifting the restrictions. Source: EFE “Copa’s contribution is encompassed in two aspects: one has to do with the offer of quite aggressive promotional rates from different destinations that are key for the country and for the different initiatives that we are launching (…) and on the other hand, the market is there, with our own resources, “the senior director of Marketing, External Communications and the Frequent Flyer Program of Copa Airlines, Marco Ocando, told Efe. Copa Airlines, together with the Tourism Promotion Fund (Promtur Panama), presented a series of initiatives, which include special incentives and discounted rates on air tickets. These are “initiatives that are being carried out or will do so so

  Panama Offers Vaccine for Free to Boost Tourism Panama will offer AstraZeneca vaccine to foreign tourists from 1st October onwards, as part of a broader strategy aimed at boosting its tourism sector, a major pillar of the country’s economy. Source: Nearshore Americas Foreigners looking for vaccines will have to stay at least two nights at a hotel registered with Panama Tourism Authority. After the first dose, tourists will have to wait for three months to get the second jab, stated the government. Around two million foreigners visit Panama annually, with the sector accounting for 15% of the country’s economy. Panama is looking to attract tourists from neighboring countries rather than the United States and Canada, where a large majority of residents have already been vaccinated fully. “Panama seeks to attract tourists from Central America, the Caribbean, and South America,” reported Reuters quoting an unnamed source as saying. No matter which country the tourists come

  Panama Teams Up With Smithsonian To Bolster Tourism Experiences Source: Travel Agent Central For almost a century, via its research in Panama, the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) has made the tropical rainforests of Barro Colorado Island in the Panama Canal Watershed the most intensively studied in the world. The Panama Canal Watershed is home to a plethora of ecotourism activities fit for adventure-seekers, culture mavens and water lovers, including kayaking, indigenous villages and boat tours on the canal.  Travelers can also learn about Panama’s biodiversity and the canal’s history by visiting two Smithsonian affiliate museums: The Panama Canal Museum and the Biomuseo (worldwide, only Panama, Puerto Rico and the United States have entities affiliated to the Smithsonian).    In its efforts to strengthen Panama’s sustainable tourism experiences and increase competitiveness as a tourist destination, the acting director of STRI, Dr. Oris Sanjur, and Panama’s minis

  P anama Invites Travelers to Experience the Chiriquí Highlands Region With March finished, Panama is celebrating the end of its iconic coffee harvest season and embracing the surrounding touristic experiences in the Chiriquí Highlands region . Source: FT NEWS Best known for producing Geisha Coffee, the most valuable coffee in the world and harvested by the Ngäbe and Bugle indigenous people, the Chiriquí Highlands region boasts highly fertile volcanic soil, making the area perfect for agriculture and exploring natural lands.   To celebrate the Specialty Coffee season, which starts in September and ends in March, La Cosecha, an exclusive three-day event dedicated to celebrating the harvest, invites coffee aficionados to learn about the extensive process that ultimately creates some of the world's best brews. In its fourth installment held from April 8-11 this year, the event features luxurious and intimate experiences – from one-on-one tours with lead coffee harvesters in t

Panama Offers Travelers Natural Beauty In 2021 I write with a journalist's mind and a poet's heart Source: Michael Alpiner - FORBES At a time when repair, rejuvenation and togetherness are needed more than ever, it is a wise choice to make Panama the cure-all for the pandemic blues. The geographic meeting point of North and South America, Panama appears as the outstretched arms and comforting hands between Costa Rica and Colombia. The diversity of experiences and the unique manner in which nature acts as the perfect replenisher, places Panama on the top of the travel wish list for 2021. As there is nothing ordinary about travel in this peculiar climate, so it is with any of the top destinations in Panama. This destination can act both as an escape as well as a place to truly find oneself. However, care must still be taken, so, currently, travelers are required to present a negative Covid-19 PCR or antigen test taken no more than 48 hours prior to entering the country. In lieu o

  Panama Develops Sustainable Tourism in Portobelo   Source; Özgür Töre   FT NEWS Located in the province of Colon, Portobelo is a Caribbean jewel where the UNESCO World Heritage designation converges both for its colonial fortifications and for the Congo culture, also declared as an intangible world heritage site by UNESCO. Legend has it that this beautiful bay was originally named by Christopher Columbus as “Puerto Bello”; with iconic activities from Panama’s Green (nature), Blue (oceans) and Cultural Heritage experiences such as the Portobelo National Park, the Portobelo Bay and historic, colonial buildings including the Portobelo Customs House, the region is brimming with tourism adventures to satisfy any travelers’ wanderlust. In an effort to expand these tourism offerings, the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Environment, is currently executing restoration projects to enhance the areas of Portobelo and San Lor

  Panama To Allow Vaccinated Tourists Without Testing Source: Travel Off Path – By KASHLEE KUCHERAN Panama’s Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, announced a decision had been reached at a recent government council that will allow vaccinated tourists to bypass testing and/or quarantine requirements for entry into Panama. He stated as long as travelers can show certification that they’ve received both doses of the vaccine, they can enter Panama without showing proof of a negative PCR or antigen test.  This story is breaking news and Sucre did not clarify in the press conference if vaccinated tourists are welcome effective immediately, or if an official start-date is to be implemented soon. Details to come. Panama is the latest country to join the fast-growing list of nations that are making travel exceptions for vaccinated passengers. As of March 18, 2021, there are 14 countries on the list, with dozens more expected to join before summer. Since reopening for foreign visitors, Pana

    Panama Launches Project for Green Tourism   Özgür Töre   FT NEWS The Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), in alliance with the Ministry of Environment, has launched the “1,000 Kilometers of Trails” Project to preserve important ecological trails critical to tourism, ecology, and scientific discovery. Created within the framework of the Tourism, Conservation and Research (TCR) strategy of Panama’s Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism (PMTS) 2020-2025, this special initiative aims to conserve nature and diversify rural economies through the development of the outdoor recreation industry and green tourism in protected areas. It is also aligned with the national government's Colmena Plan, which has among its objectives that marginalized rural communities benefit from economic activities. “Tourism based on Panama’s Green Heritage is one of the fundamental areas of the economic reactivation strategy and it is incredibly important we create and seek out these opportunities,” said Iv

Panama Tourism: Barro Fest 2020 February 7th & 8th of february in Pedasí, Los Santos The Azuero Peninsula, located in the Panamanian Pacific, is known as the cradle of Panama's folklore. It is a region where folk traditions have great roots, and one of these is the so-called Embarra Board. This festival is attended by locals, city dwellers, tourists and expats of all ages. The Barro Fest has been characterized by creating contrasts between folklore and the modern; For example, in the previous edition, a typical dance ensemble performed among the crowds the dance of the 'handsome bull' to the rhythm of the song 'The Magnificent Seven' by The Clash. The Barro Fest 2020 promises more of the same, a unique experience, full of culture, tradition and rock. This next edition begins on Friday, February 7 in the central park of the town of Pedasí, from 3:00 pm, with a mini skate park, food and beverage stands, and bands representing the independent mus

Panama Tourism: A Winter´s Beach Lover Guide to Panama It may be small, but with two coastlines fronting sparkling seas, Panama packs a lot of punch in its beaches. Whether you’re seeking remote, hipster, natural, surfer, near, far, or something else, you’ll find it here. 1 of 10 Gorgona,Coronado, Playa Blanca, Pacific Riviera - Panamá Oeste White sands and cerulean waters as far as you can see. No wonder Panamanians converge on the village of Farallón and the appropriately named Playa Blanca (White Beach; also called Playa Farallón), about two and a half hours from Panama City. Flashy resorts, golf courses (and an airport) have popped up in recent years, and that’s great if that’s what you want. If not, venture beyond the development for simpler accommodations and toe-in-the-sand seafood restaurants. 2 of 10 Red Frog Beach, Bocas del Toro Yes, there are red dart frogs in the jungle near this mile-long sugary-sand beach, but you’ll have to look really hard