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On Easter Sunday yesterday, at the St. Francis of Assisi church in the district of Dolega, Chiriquí province, the traditional "Race of the Saints" was run by the parishioners.
The country could have more than 30 air service agreements by the end of 2013 if in the coming months the five processes that remain open are finalized, all with Middle Eastern nations.
The Civil Aviation Authority (AAC) is negotiating with Israel, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan. In addition, it is discussing expanding its aviation business with Costa Rica.
Passengers on the Royal Caribbean shipping line chose the port Colón 2000 for the third consecutive year as the terminal with the best boarding service.
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) projects that this year there will be slightly less movement of tourists compared to the rate achieved in 2012.
In its World Tourism Barometer report for the month of January, UNWTO forecasts that in 2013 international tourist arrivals will not exceed 4%, which was the increase calculated for the previous year.
Hilton Worldwide has announced the expansion of its Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand into Latin America with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Panama. With a firm commitment to offer personalized service and deliver a new sense of luxury to the growing Panamanian market, Waldorf Astoria Panama blends the brand's distinguished sophistication with the warmth of the Panamanian personality.
