Panama · Business
Key Facts
—H1 2026 Visitors Panama received a record 1.75 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, a 17.4% increase year-on-year, according to ATP administrator Gloria De Leon.
—Economic Impact Tourism generated an economic impact of about US$159 million in H1 2026, per the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP). The meetings segment alone drew 113,937 participants across 74 international events.
—Hotel Occupancy Hotel occupancy reached approximately 67.6% in the first half of 2026, up about 14%, according to the Panama Hotel Association (Apatel).
