Panama stands on the brink of a historic achievement, poised to welcome an estimated 2.9 million international guests by year’s end. This forecast shatters previous records, marking a pivotal moment for the nation’s travel industry. Fernando Fondevila, the driving force behind the Panama Tourism Promotion Fund (Promtur), shared these expectations. His announcements came during an […]
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