https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/guatemala/ Guatemala News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:41:46+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2025-harris-whitbeck-director-guatemala-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2025-harris-whitbeck-director-guatemala-tourism/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:21:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala-unveils-fresh-global-strategy-to-boost-destination-awareness-and/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala-unveils-fresh-global-strategy-to-boost-destination-awareness-and/ Guatemala, the most populous and beautiful country in Central America, is embarking on a new international strategy to raise further awareness and boost visitor numbers, after a record-breaking year in 2024. Record numbers visited the Central American destination in 2024. The PC Agency has been appointed to support Guatemala’s fast-growing popularity Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:14:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eco-ambientes-world-leads-sustainable-development-in-guatemala/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eco-ambientes-world-leads-sustainable-development-in-guatemala/ Eco Ambientes World, a trailblazer in sustainable architecture and eco-friendly living solutions, is proud to announce its transformative impact on Guatemala’s environmental landscape. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:40:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala.-amazing-and-unstoppable-will-be-the-partner-country-fitur-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala.-amazing-and-unstoppable-will-be-the-partner-country-fitur-2023/ Under the new brand “Guatemala. Amazing and unstoppable” the Central American country will be a FITUR 23 Partner at one of the most important editions of the International Tourism Fair, which, organised by IFEMA MADRID, will be held from 18 to 22 January 2023 at the Spanish capital’s Trade Fair Centre, and in a context marked by the acceleration of world tourism activity. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 06:06:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-flies-covid-19-vaccines-to-guatemala/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-flies-covid-19-vaccines-to-guatemala/ American Airlines has moved 1.5 million Covid-19 vaccine doses from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City on a Boeing 777-200 aircraft. Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:01:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-off-the-beaten-track-in-guatemala/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-off-the-beaten-track-in-guatemala/ Spread across a mountainous slice of Central America immediately south of Mexico, Guatemala is the quintessential exotic destination for European travellers – well off the beaten track. However, loaded with incredible natural, historical and cultural appeal, the country is gaining traction as a tourism hotspot, making now the ideal time to visit. As part of a multi-stop trip to Central America, Phil Sharp here finds out more for Breaking Travel News. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 16:12:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala-grows-cruise-tourism-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala-grows-cruise-tourism-sector/ One of the reasons to visit Guatemala this year lies within their cruise offering, which allows passengers to experience just enough off the country’s culture, gastronomy and exotic nature to lure back approximately 70 per cent of visitors for a longer stay, according to data published by Inguat - Guatemala’s Tourism Board. “Guatemala has received approximately 218,328 cruise passengers over the past few years, 98 per cent of them recommend the destination,” said Pedro Duchez, director of Inguat. Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:52:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala-tourist-board-launches-new-peten-region-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala-tourist-board-launches-new-peten-region-campaign/ The Guatemala Tourist Board has launched a new programme to attract more visitors to the Peten region in the north of the country through the development of new facilities and the promotion of tourism products such as the Carmelita-El Mirador circuit or the new Maya Trek. The region is home to the Maya Biosphere Reserve, the largest protected area in Guatemala occupying 19 per cent of the national territory, as well as important Maya sites like Tikal. Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:24:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala-launches-programme-to-boost-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala-launches-programme-to-boost-tourism/ The Guatemala Tourist Board has launched a programme to attract more visitors to the Peten region in the north of the country through the development of new facilities and the promotion of tourism products such as the Carmelita-El Mirador circuit or the new Maya Trek. Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tikal-national-park-welcomes-new-cultural-centre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tikal-national-park-welcomes-new-cultural-centre/ A new centre dedicated to research and the preservation of the Mayan cultural heritage has been officially inaugurated at Tikal National Park in the Peten district of Northern Guatemala. This new centre is the result of the joint efforts of the Guatemalan ministry of culture and sports and the government of Japan, who financed the project through its International Cooperation Agency. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:24:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala-tourist-board-outlines-new-conference-centre-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala-tourist-board-outlines-new-conference-centre-plans/ The Guatemala Tourist Board, INGUAT, has announced plans to build a new conference centre in Guatemala City, expected to be finished by 2014. The Guatemalan government will invest between US$60-80 million in the new centre, which will occupy a space of 30,000-35,000 square metres at the current site of the Industrial Park in the capital, according to INGUAT director, Pedro Duchez. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 07:09:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/drugs-company-offers-free-holidays-to-mexico-to-test-holiday-tummy-remedy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/drugs-company-offers-free-holidays-to-mexico-to-test-holiday-tummy-remedy/ A US pharmaceutical company has come up with a novel way to get people to participate in trials for a remedy for “holiday tummy”. Intercell is offering up to 900 volunteers free holidays to Mexico or Guatemala - and all they need to do is eat, drink and see if they get sick. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:30:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala-cruise-passengers-exonerated-from-maritime-tax/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guatemala-cruise-passengers-exonerated-from-maritime-tax/ The Guatemala Tourism Board - INGUAT - has announced today that Bill No. 38-2009, which exonerates maritime tax to those cruise passengers remaining on land no longer than 72 hours, has been passed by the Guatemalan Congress. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:23:27 +0000