This positive variation translates into 115 thousand 245 additional visitors, which reaffirms Panama as an increasingly attractive destination in the region.
A total of 1 million 443 thousand 424 visitors have received the country from January to June 2024, reflecting an increase of 8.7% compared to the one million 328 thousand 179 visitors registered in the same period of 2023, reported the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP).
This positive variation translates into 115 thousand 245 additional visitors, which reaffirms Panama as an increasingly attractive destination in the region.
In the same period, Tocumen International Airport, the main gateway to the country, received a million 029 thousand 528 visitors, marking a significant increase of 15.8%, compared to the 889 thousand 415 visitors who arrived during the first 6 months of 2023.
In addition, preliminary figures for hotel monitoring in Panama, during the period January to June 2024 indicate that the occupancy rate is around 51.8%.
Foreign exchange income recorded in the period January to June 2024 was 3,083.0 (not including international transport) compared to 2023 with 2,795.6, or about 287.4 more the previous year, representing a growth rate of 10.3%.
This significant flow of visitors highlights the continued interest in the various tourist offers that the country offers, from the beautiful natural landscapes, our vibrant culture, its growing infrastructures and services for tourism.
The figures indicate a positive trend in the recovery and expansion of tourism in Panama, driven by joint efforts of the government and the private sector to promote the country in key international markets, reaffirming the commitment to attract more tourists and continue to improve the experience of those who visit us.
This article has been translated after first appearing in Panama America