https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/panama/ Panama News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T13:36:33+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panama-lifts-all-travel-restrictions-returning-to-normal-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panama-lifts-all-travel-restrictions-returning-to-normal-tourism/ It may have taken a long while, but the Central American gem of Panama has finally lifted all of its Covid travel restrictions, which kept thousands of travelers from visiting during the pandemic. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:16:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atlas-ocean-voyages-to-start-homeport-operations-in-panama/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atlas-ocean-voyages-to-start-homeport-operations-in-panama/ The Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) has announced that during the official mission of tourism promotion carried out recently in Miami, U.S., by the National Government through and in conjunction with the private sector, the company Atlas Ocean Voyages confirmed that it will begin to run at least four new homeport operations, starting as of the 2022-2023 cruise season. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sahic-prepares-to-panama-return-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sahic-prepares-to-panama-return-next-month/ SAHIC Latin America & the Caribbean will take place on March 14-15 in Panama City, a regional and strategic meeting point for a forum that focuses on both South and Central America. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 02:21:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-jewel-to-homeport-in-panama-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-jewel-to-homeport-in-panama-city/ Norwegian Cruise Line will become the first operator to seasonally homeport in Panama City. The company will be offering roundtrip Panama Canal voyages from next year. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:09:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panama-brings-colourful-carnival-to-expo-2020-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panama-brings-colourful-carnival-to-expo-2020-dubai/ Several music stars from the country took part, with Panama becoming the first Latin American country to celebrate its national day at the first World Expo in the Arab world. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:28:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/residence-inn-panama-city-takes-brand-into-central-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/residence-inn-panama-city-takes-brand-into-central-america/ Marriott International has announced the opening of the first Residence Inn in Panama City. Located in the Pacific Centre Punta Paitilla, the Residence Inn Panama City was designed to capture the vibrant culture and history of Panama. Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:04:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/islas-secas-begins-welcoming-guests-in-panama/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/islas-secas-begins-welcoming-guests-in-panama/ An archipelago of effortlessly beautiful islands in the Gulf of Chiriquí on the Pacific coast of the country, Islas Secas is set to become an inspired eco-destination befitting the most intrepid traveller. Mon, 20 May 2019 09:56:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-to-leverage-panama-route-with-copa-airlines-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-to-leverage-panama-route-with-copa-airlines-codeshare-deal/ Air Europa will consolidate its presence in Central America with the launch of its new route to Panama in June. At the same time, the carrier will offer passengers a codeshare option with Copa Airlines to travel on from Panama to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador or Guatemala. Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:39:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jw-marriott-panama-opens-doors-to-first-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jw-marriott-panama-opens-doors-to-first-guests/ JW Marriott Panama, formerly the Bahia Grand Panama Hotel, enjoys a desirable ocean front location in Panama’s iconic 932-foot building – the tallest in Central America. Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:29:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/norwegian-bliss-becomes-largest-panama-canal-vessel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/norwegian-bliss-becomes-largest-panama-canal-vessel/ Norwegian Bliss has become the largest passenger ship to transit the Panama Canal since the completion of the canal’s expansion project in 2016. Mon, 21 May 2018 07:58:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-to-launch-panama-connections-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-to-launch-panama-connections-next-month/ Air China will launch a new route from Beijing to Panama City, via Houston, on April 5th. The new route is expected to greatly facilitate exchanges between both countries as well as neighbouring regions, while providing passengers with a greater range of options. Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:56:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/w-panama-takes-brand-into-central-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/w-panama-takes-brand-into-central-america/ Located in one of the most cosmopolitan capitals in the region, Panama City, the new hotel towers above the heart of the business district within the ultra-modern, 50-floor Evolution Tower on Calle 50. Tue, 06 Mar 2018 09:18:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panama-records-strong-increase-in-visitors-from-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panama-records-strong-increase-in-visitors-from-europe/ From January to May 2017, Panama received a total of 102,388 European tourists, a 25.4 per cent increase on the same period in 2016, according to data from the Panama Tourism Authority. Visitors come mostly from Spain, Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands, who choose Panama for its nature and culture. Wed, 09 Aug 2017 08:43:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-launches-new-frankfurt-panama-city-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-launches-new-frankfurt-panama-city-service/ Lufthansa has launched a non-stop service between Frankfurt, Germany, and Panama City. Flight LH 484 departed from Frankfurt at 10:15 today, and is scheduled to arrive at the Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen in Panama City at 16:40 local time this afternoon. Eastbound flight LH 485 will leave Panama City at 18:45 local time this evening, and is due to land in Frankfurt at 11:35 local time tomorrow. Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:02:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-launched-worlds-longest-commercial-flight-in-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-launched-worlds-longest-commercial-flight-in-2016/ Emirates has revealed its plans to launch services to Panama City, beginning February 1st, 2016. The new service will be the longest non-stop flight in the world, at a record 17 hours 35 minutes in the westbound direction. The new route will also be Emirates’ first gateway destination in Central America. Fri, 14 Aug 2015 08:49:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-president-obama-oversees-6bn-boeing-copa-aircraft-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-president-obama-oversees-6bn-boeing-copa-aircraft-order/ Panama president Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez and United States president Barack Obama have witnessed a historic agreement in which Copa Airlines and Boeing announced an order for 61 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 airplanes. The order, valued at $6.6 billion at list prices, is the largest commercial transaction ever between a Panamanian and a US-based company. The signing ceremony took place in Panama City as leaders from throughout the Western hemisphere gathered for the seventh Summit of the Americas. Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:33:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-plans-new-flight-to-south-american-powerhouse-panama/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-plans-new-flight-to-south-american-powerhouse-panama/ Lufthansa is further expanding its route network to South America with the airline set to offer year-round flights to Panama City for the first time from November 16th, subject to government approval. An Airbus A340-300 aircraft will fly five times a week between Frankfurt and the economic metropolis in Central America. Fri, 20 Feb 2015 09:03:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panama-welcomes-new-gehry-designed-museum/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panama-welcomes-new-gehry-designed-museum/ Panamanian president Juan Carlos Varela, along with the nation’s Tourism Authority Administrator, Jesus Sierra Victoria, have inaugurated the first phase of Panama’s new Biomuseum designed by Canadian architect Frank Gehry. The museum, which is the only project Frank Gehry has designed in Latin America, will place Panama as “a world-class historical library on the evolution of species”, said Victoria. Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:24:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-btn-interview-rob-harper-director-of-business-development-namu-travel-g/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-btn-interview-rob-harper-director-of-business-development-namu-travel-g/ Leading Central American travel company Namu Travel Group specialises in personalised, boutique vacations to Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with Rob Harper, director of business development to discuss the group’s recent re-brand. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/panama-city-a-carnival-for-the-people/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/panama-city-a-carnival-for-the-people/ As Panama emerges as a Latin American tourism destination authorities there are seeking to use the annual Carnival as a calling card for international visitors. Breaking Travel News here takes up the invitation and heads to Panama City to investigate what is on offer in the fastest growing economy in South America. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:23:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tocumen-airport-in-panama-doubles-capacity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tocumen-airport-in-panama-doubles-capacity/ A new terminal is to be built at Tocumen Airport in Panama, increasing the airport capacity to up to 18 million passengers - double its current capacity - by 2014. The new Muelle Sur (South Dock) Terminal will require an investment of around US$450 million and will occupy a space of 80,000 square metres with 36 new boarding gates.  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:31:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panamas-us1.2-million-investment-in-central-america-travel-market-pays-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panamas-us1.2-million-investment-in-central-america-travel-market-pays-off/ The Ministers of Tourism of the seven Central American countries – Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama – unveiled the region’s tourism strategy for 2012 and other new developments at a press conference held at the VIII Central America Travel Market (CATM) in Panama. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/central-america-travel-market-focuses-on-2012-agenda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/central-america-travel-market-focuses-on-2012-agenda/ Ministers of tourism from the seven Central American countries – Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama – have unveiled the region’s tourism strategy for 2012 at the VIII Central America Travel Market (CATM) in Panama. At the event, 2012 was declared “The Year of Sustainable Tourism” for Central America.  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:26:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panama-launches-global-ad-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panama-launches-global-ad-campaign/ The Panama Tourism Authority (PTA) has launched a global advertising campaign to promote the country as a premier tourist destination during a ceremony held before the authorities of various tourism associations, media and special guests. Sun, 22 May 2011 07:19:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-brings-panama-closer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-brings-panama-closer/ With the recent announcement by British Airways CEO Willie Walsh of twice weekly flights between London and San Juan (Puerto Rico) from March 2011, the number of British travellers to Panama is expected to increase in 2011. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:37:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panama-emerges-as-a-prime-location-for-close-to-nature-low-density-resort-d/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panama-emerges-as-a-prime-location-for-close-to-nature-low-density-resort-d/ Trendsetters in environmentally responsible real estate development are discovering the many benefits of constructing low-density resorts in emerging markets like Panama. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:44:38 +0000