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The Panamanian Institute of Tourism (IPAT) was created by the Decree of Law 22 on the 15th of September of 1960. IPAT was created with the finality of increasing tourism in the country. Today, the Ministry of Tourism, which is in handled by the Panamanian song writer Ruben Blades, First Manager of the IPAT and designated the title of Minister in Charge of Tourism in .
The Ministry of Tourism in Panama´s goal is to increase, in great measure the Panamanian tourism, complying with the fundamental functions, amongst which we can mention:
- Encourage, coordinate, facilitate the promotion of, participate, begin, monitor, protect and establish everything related to the touristic activity.
- Encourage national tourism amongst the residents of the Republic.
- Promote the construction and maintenance of places that serve as a resting and recreation spot for use of the tourists.
- Perform the necessary publicity locally and abroad that will make the country known in order to attract tourism.
- Promote and keep a vigil on the private activities of tourism and protect the interests of tourists while they remain on national territory.
The Ministry of Tourism in Panama is located at Centro de Convenciones ATLAPA, where the artistic and cultural heritage is combined.
The Ministry of Tourism has a vision of Panama as a preferred tourist destination because of its Canal and the unique diversity of attractions that is offered within the limits of offering a high level security in the services and excellent services offered to visitors. “All this is done so that tourism becomes into the principal source of income of the country”.
“Panama stays within You” is the phrase that the Ministry of Tourism uses on their web page, where you can find general information about Panama, its history, traditions and culture, keeping it updated of each and every details that this beautiful and wonderful country can offer you.
More than a general orientation, the Ministry of Tourism makes you reach to a greater destination, which you require in order to relax. Your investment can be made in the major touristic potentials that Panama has. Besides all this, they will provide you with statistics on the amount of tourists that come to Panama, the many achievements that have been accomplished abroad, such as the case in Europe, where the Panama stand was the most visited and complimented on because of the majestic touristic destinations that we have. The Ministry of Tourism is in charge of promoting and conserving the touristic attractions that has, giving out, in a very organized way, the permits to private entities who are dedicated to tourism, under Ley 8 of the Legislations for Incentives for Touristic Development in the Republic of Panama.
