Panama Ready for Panama Travel Mart 2nd Edition
The Panama Travel Mart, an event aimed exclusively at tour operators and organized by the Chamber of Tourism of Panama (CAMTUR), will have its 2nd Edition staged September 22–26, 2023, in Panama. Tour Operators and MICE companies from the major markets of USA, Canada Latin America and Europe will gather in Panama to get updated on the destination as well as have business meetings with the primary suppliers in the tourism industry. The primary suppliers will include hotels, DMCs, attractions and event organizers.
“The first edition of Panama Travel Mart which was held in 2021, marked the beginning of the reopening of the country to the world following an extended period of closure caused by the Covid-19 global pandemic,” stated Minister of Tourism Ivan Eskildsen. “In the first edition, more than 30 million dollars in new business was generated which was essential to consolidate the trust in distribution channels for tourism in the destination”. he continued.
“We anticipate that this second edition of Panama Travel Mart will be as successful as the first and we are looking forward to all the buyers from the tour operator companies around the world coming in and experiencing our world class product first hand. A world class product that includes the greenery of our flora and fauna along with the natural richness of the forests and mountains; the many tones of blue from scenes of the oceans and the rivers and of course the legendary cultures that showcase our ancestral customs in contrast to the modern and cosmopolitan life of the capital with sports centers, restaurants, bars and casinos,” said Ovidio Diaz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CAMTUR.
Panama is an easy destination to get to from all over the world and offers many tourism options including beautiful landscapes, paradisiacal beaches and a wide variety of experiences to simply relax and enjoy. The country is at the center of an active cosmopolitan lifestyle and ancient cultures; of modernity and tradition; it is home to countless species, mysterious jungles and sunny beaches. In addition, it has a pleasant climate for most of the year.