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| Tourism has been recognized by many Latin American states as a vital
force for economic development. However, many Latin American countries
recognize that a lack of adequate human resources and capital investment
as a significant deficiency in further developing tourism. In recent
years, with rapid development of tourism in the region, the issue of environmental
and economic sustainability is also emerging as a significant social and
political issue. The conference aims at providing a discussion forum
that will focus on the contemporary and future issues affecting Latin America�s
tourism industry, particularly in the areas of education and human resources
development, tourism sector development and investment, and long term environmental
and economic sustainability of tourism in the region.
The Conference will coincide with the establishment of a regional Latin
American Tourism and Hotel Management School in Panama, due to open in
the previous Panama Canal Zone.
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| Airlines |
| COPA Airlines of Panama is the official airline of the conference. COPA offers 20% discount for conference delegates and 50% discount for conference speakers/presenters. For reservations and flight schedules, contact a COPA office in your area and request the rate for Pan-American Tourism Conference. Panama is also serviced by most of Latin America based carriers and several North American carriers including Continental, American, and Delta. |
| Conference Attire |
| Conference attire is �business casual� which could include jackets and shirts with or without ties for gentlemen and skirts or pants for ladies. Closing luncheon at Gamboa Rainforest Tropical Resort will be held outdoor, therefore all delegates are recommended to wear comfortable attire for the event. |
| Airport Hospitality Desk |
| Upon arrival at the Panama International Airport, proceed to the tourist information desk for IPAT. Complimentary transportation between airport and conference designated hotels will be provided for delegates arriving and departing on May 19 and May 22. Delegates arriving or departing on other dates are requested to make own airport transfer arrangements through the hotel they are booking. |
| Optional Post-Conference Tours |
| IPAT will make optional post-conference tours for May 22 and May 23 available to interested individuals. |
| Conference Languages |
| IPAT will make optional post-conference tours for May 22 and May 23 available to interested individuals. |
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University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College Houston, TX 77204-3902, USA Fax +1-713-743-2427 Telephone +1-713-743-2458 Email: [email protected] |
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