In this regard, the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) Administrator Ivan Eskildsen stated that the program aims to recognize Panama as a world-class destination for sustainable tourism because of the richness and diversity of its natural heritage and culture. and the quality of its services.

In his words, it is necessary to strengthen the institutional capacity of the ATP, invest in advertising, improve tourism products, infrastructure, maintenance and basic services.

Eskildsen emphasized that there are currently over 50 projects in various provinces being carried out by the PMTS with an investment of 400 million dollars.

The official supported this initiative as a rethinking of the offer of tourism in the country, which was successfully presented at the recent international tourism fair in Spain.

Add to this the $ 20 million allocation to build the capital’s cruise port and deliver the contract to research, design, build and finance the connection of the Cinta Costera 3 to the Amador Causeway with the aim of getting visitors to the city quickly Amador Convention Center and the cruise port to connect.

According to the Minister of Public Works, Rafael Sabonge, the infrastructure, valued “just over a thousand kilometers”, includes the construction of four vehicle lanes and a roundabout to connect with the existing road and will benefit 1.8 million residents.

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