Panama Tourism News

On April 3, weekly flights started arriving from Mexico City and as of September 10, weekly charters will begin arriving from Helsinki. All these flights will be landing in Tocumen International Airport, along with three weekly flights from Canada and one from Italy. Most of the European visitors are looking for beaches and ecoturism. Tourists from Mexico look for shopping, entertainment, and casinos. Some of these flights are chartered by incentive and corporate groups. For more information on our destination check out our website: visitpanama.com

CARNIVAL ANNOUNCES THE ARRIVAL OF THEIR MOST IMAGINATIVE NEW SHIP “THE LEGEND” TO THE CARIBBEAN PORT OF COLON. The legend will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 13 on an 8-day voyage, stopping at various ports in the Western Caribbean. The port of call of Colon, Panama is lineup to be the most exciting, offering fun filled activities and tours. Such as aerial tram ecological encounter, visit to the ancient Embera Indian tribe, kayak down the Panama Canal, mountain bike the tropical forest, visit Portobelo “Pirates’ Paradise”, tour the eighth wonder of the world, the Panama Canal and tour two oceans by Railroad, For more information check out their Website http://www.carnival.com/ShoreExcursionsSearchResults.aspx?portcode=CLN&portname=Colon,%20

LET’S MEET IN THE CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD

From famous beauty pageants to prestigious Heads of States meetings, Panama has flawlessly welcomed and hosted coveted international events and congresses. Our air accessibility provides convenient itineraries to and from Panama City, we offer a variety of superior five star hotels, vast communication infrastructure, and competent skilled human resources provides planners the essential components needed for a successful event.

Whether your next meeting is for 10 board members or a trade shows of 11,000 attendees, we can comfortably accommodate it in one or various properties and convention centers. In addition to our exceptional facilities and infrastructure, Panama is an exciting and cosmopolitan destination, with an array of recreational activities, glittering casinos, lively discotheques, international culinary cuisine, bargain-priced shopping, and innkeeper of one of the eight wonders of the world. “The Panama Canal.” The perfect site for worldwide and regional meetings. For more information on booking your next group, email us at vandereijk@aol.com or check out our Website visitpanama.com. Here is what some of our travel partners are offering:

FROM COPA AIRLINES

LET US BE YOUR FULL SERVICE AIRLINE WHEN PLANNING YOUR NEXT MEETING OR CONVENTION. Copa Airlines flies to 30 destinations in 20 countries in north, Central and South America and the Caribbean. From its Hub of the Americas in Panama City, Panama considered one of the most efficient and successful hubs in Latin America. Copa Conventions offers your company added value such as:
Preferential discounts for participants, promoters and exhibitors, – Distinctive reservations service, – Assigned personnel to purchase your tickets, – Exceptional attention at airport ticket counters, – Visits to the Presidents Club in Panama City, – Special discounts for transport of brochures and other collateral materials, – Miles in our OnePass frequent flyer program,  – Mention of your event in the calendar of Panorama de las Americas,  – our onboard magazine, And many other benefits…

Copa Airlines was selected No. 1 in the Regional-Central American, Mexico and Caribbean category. In addition, passengers also awarded Copa four stars for its Clase Ejecutiva (Business Class) and private membership club. Copa Airlines has a strategic alliance with Continental Airlines, including participation in Continental’s award-winning frequent flyer program One Pass. Members of the program may earn miles on either Copa or Continental flights, as well as the opportunity to redeem miles for tickets, upgrades, and merchandise. COPA Conventions your best option for business travel. For more information and additional benefits, please visit us at www.copaair.com/conventions

PRE AND POST CONVENTION ACTIVITIES

FROM SCUBA PANAMA A DIVING VACATION IN PANAMA

SCUBA PANAMA can immerse you in one to four-day dive excursions to historic Caribbean places like: Portobelo, Drake’s Island, a B-45 airplane wreck, the Panama Canal, and/or embark you in an adventure in the mysterious depths of the vast Pacific Ocean. In Portobelo the lust and greed of pirates left in our harbor’s depths, their galleons and mysteries. Beneath the ocean on neighboring “Drake Island,” deep diving drop-off captures the pirate’s history and treasures. On this idyllic enclave, fortunes of legendary conquistadors, corsairs, and pirates journeyed through from South America on their way to Europe. Here below is also the final resting-place of famous Sir Francis Drake, where divers still look for his coffin. To the North, The Panama Canal dive reminisces the days during the construction of the canal. As you dive in Gatun Lake the first renderings of construction by the French and remains of villages, railways, artifacts, and bottles can be seen. While submerged, you can hear the distant churning of the water made by ship’s blades passing through the Canal.
On Panama’s pacific Coast near Panama Bay, dive among colorful and exotic schools of fish in “Three Sisters Islands.” In these splendorous and mysterious waters, you will delight yourself as you encounter snappers, groupers, and Amber Jacks. This site is ideal for snorkelers and non-divers. For those who want to do it all, dive the two oceans in one day. Start in the Atlantic for an invigorating early morning dive near the Bay of Portobelo. Then, travel to the Island of Taboga in the Pacific for a thrilling afternoon plunge. A one of a kind experience. This dive appears in the Guinness World Book of Records. Whether you are looking to snorkel in the clear waters of the Atlantic or embark in an adventure in the mysterious depths of the vast Pacific Ocean. Scuba Panama can mix and match any of the above tours offering the underwater experience right for you. For more information check out their Website www.scubapanama.com or email them at renegomez@cwpanama.net

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May 6, 2004   Posted in: Central America