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Where will Adventure Travel World Summit take place?

ATWS 2024 will take place at the Panama Convention Center in Panama City, Panama, strategically located on the Pacific shore of the Canal, on the Amador Causeway.

Panama City is much more than the country's capital. Here, you can bike against a skyline featuring some of the tallest skyscrapers in Latin America, enjoy the Pacific breeze while coasting along the Bay of Panama, stroll amidst archaeological sites and trails, and witness colonial history and nightlife come to life in the same place. Panama City is a destination of high contrast where lush vegetation, indigenous communities, and vibrant city life await you.

Visit the official Visit Panama website to access useful information about travel ideas, restaurants, latest travel updates, and much more.

Your Arrival in Panama

By Air 
You will land at one of the best airports in Latin America and the largest in Central America, serving as the main hub connecting the two Americas; Tocumen International Airport offers a significant advantage for destinations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Moving towards Panama City

The Panama airport is located 24 kilometers from the city center. 

Hosted participants will be transferred from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to the hotels and from the hotels to the International Airport. Dates will be announced by the Organizing Committee.

There are also other ways to get to Panama City from Tocumen International Airport:

Taxi or private transfer
The taxi from the airport costs between 30 and 45 dollars, depending on the number of people and the destination within the city (if each passenger is going to a different address within the same area, it is considered a shared trip, and each person pays between 15 and 20 dollars). Taxis are taken in the departure area, and it is always recommended to take an official one.

Panama Metro
The Panama Metro provides a connection between the city center and its main international airport, accepting globally recognized payment methods, thus facilitating the quick use of mass transportation services for visitors entering the country through the Hub of the Americas.

By accessing this guide, you will be able to learn all the steps for your transfer on the Panama Metro from the Panama International Airport to the city center: https://www.elmetrodepanama.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Guia-de-Bolsillo-Ramal-ES.pdf

Available Metro schedules:

Hours vary depending on the days of the week:

  • Monday through Friday: 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Sundays and holidays: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

As this is a route intended for travelers, the presence of suitcases is common, which is why the luggage allowed corresponds to the maximum size of 100 cm x 75 cm x65 cm

Getting Around Panama

How to get to the Panamá Convention Center: 
The transfers to and from hotels to the venue of ATWS 2024, the Panama Convention Center, will be provided according to the event schedule for all participants. 

Once you are in Panama City, there are several options to reach the Panama Convention Center: 

The Convention Center is located in Amador, General Juan D. Peron Street, Panama.

By Car

Public Transport

Taxi Apps

  • Uber
  • DIDI
  • InDriver

For Private Shuttles, contact:

Dollar Car Rental
https://dollarpanama.com

Discover the best car rental deals in Panama with Dollar Car Rental.
The promotional discount code is: SUMMIT2024
Disclaimer: Promotion valid from September 13, 2024, to October 13, 2024.
40% off the regular rate on all categories except buses, vans, minivans, and commercial vehicles. Cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts.

For reservations, you can also contact +507 270-0355.

Hertz Panama

Take advantage of up to 70% off on your car rental with Hertz by participating in the Adventure Travel World Summit. Use the code ATWS2024 when booking on our website: www.panamahertz.com

For reservations, you can also email: [email protected] or contact via WhatsApp at +507 6772-0929.

Panamazing:
Michael Jaen
+507 6676-9939
[email protected]

My Unique Adventure
City Sightseeing
Eileen Magallon
+507 6223-8720 (WhatsApp/Call)
[email protected]

TRAVELS DESIGNERS TOUR OPERATOR
Yasit D’Angelo
[email protected]
+507 6436-9014

Requirements to travel to Panama, VISA and PROTOCOLS

To enjoy your trip to Panama, you must comply with the following documents and regulations:

  • Valid passport, with at least 6 months of validity.
  • Return ticket to the country of origin or the next destination to be visited.
  • Present proof of economic solvency of a minimum of five hundred dollars (USD $500.00), either in cash, credit card, bank reference, work letter, or traveler's checks. Some nationalities may be required to present a higher amount. We recommend checking with the Consulate of Panama in your country or with your airline.
  • Address of the place of accommodation and purpose of the trip.
  • Some nationalities need to present their tourism visa before their trip to Panama. We recommend in case of, visiting the Panamá council in your country. Any other inquiries, visit the webpage of the National Migracion Service of Panama or consult with your airline of choice. 
  • Vaccines for the Yellow Fever is mandatory for anyone traveling from Brazil, who must present the international vaccination certificate issued by ANVISA carried out at least 10 days before arrival.
    Exceptions:
    - Children under 1 year of age and adults over 60 years of age.
    - Travelers in transit in Brazil without leaving transit zones.
    - Holders of a contraindication certificate for medical reasons.
  • At this time there are no restrictions or requirements specific to COVID-19. However, through this link, you will find up to date information.

For more info, visit Tocumen Panamá.

Accommodations and Transport

Accommodation:
The event will take place at the Panama Convention Center, located just 10 minutes from the heart of Panama City.
Our hosts in Panama have assembled an enticing list of hotels of various categories and prices, with special rates for ATWS 2024 delegates. Be sure to book early to secure your accommodation.

WESTIN PLAYA BONITA - Main Hotel

Book your group rate for ATWS 2024 - Cumbre Mundial de Turismo de Aventura.

The Westin Playa Bonita will be the venue of the opening and host the special guests of ATWS 2024.

Hotel info: Located next to a lush jungle on Bonita Beach, The Westin Playa Bonita Panama offers views of the Pacific Ocean.

As part of the Marriott Chain, WPB assume the responsibility of being a force at the service of good as accredited by the sustainability and social impact platform Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction.

Rate is $150.00 + 10% tax per night.

It Includes: Accommodation, buffet breakfast and wireless high speed internet.

Contact: Carolina Lezcano

Westin Playa Bonita

[email protected] 

Other hotel recommendations:

MARRIOTT PANAMA HOTEL - ALBROOK

  • About 15 minutes by car from the Panama Convention Center, Marriott Hotel Albrook is the only hotel connected to the largest mall in Central America “Albrook Mall”.
  • Transportation hotel - convention center and vice versa for hotel guests at predetermined times.

Book your group rate for ATWS 2024

If at any time the link does not work due to dates before or after the event, or if there are no rooms available at that time, participants can always contact us directly by writing to:

  • You can request your reservation by emailing: [email protected] or by calling: +507 307-0300.
  • The rates granted to the event group will be valid only by requesting the reservation with the GROUP reference code or ATWS2024 through the official Web Link. No other online portal such as Booking/Expedia/Trivago etc. may apply for this group.

HILTON GARDEN HOTEL

Here at Hilton, we're committed to engaging and creating a better place for our team members, communities, and planet through our Travel with Purpose Program. Travel with Purpose is Hilton's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy to advance responsible travel and tourism globally.

All reservation requests must be directed in writing to our reservation center through the details detailed below: 

Email: [email protected] - Tel.: +507 302-8182 (Hours of reservation service agents: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm / Saturday 8:00 am -12:00 md).

Rate: single room $90.00 + 10% tax per night / double room $90.00 + 10% tax per night

AMERICAS GOLDEN TOWER

Booking link: https://bit.ly/3UlSBxk

If at any time the link does not work due to dates before or after the event, or if there are no rooms available at that time, participants can always contact us directly by writing to:

Flor Andrade

[email protected] 

+(507) 370 4600 Ext. 6650

EVENIA PANAMÁ

Rate: single room $85.00 + 10% tax per night / double room $95.00 + 10% tax per night

Contact: Anabel Aguilar I Commercial Director

[email protected] / [email protected]

Group code:  5028

RADISSON PANAMA CANAL

Located at 7 minutes walking distance from the Panama Convention Center. 

Booking Link: https://www.choicehotels.com/es-xl/reservations/groups/IQ25B2 

Contact: Yara Arcia

Phone: +(507) 211-4500

Whatsapp: +(507) 6931-8360

E-mail: [email protected] 

[email protected] 

EXE ORIENTAL PANAMÁ

With more than 40 years of experience, it has a portfolio of more than 150 hotels, of which more than 80 are part of the Eurostars Hotels chain and one quarantine in the Exe Hotels chain.

Contact for reservations: Daryelis del Carmen Rios B. - Sales Manager

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel. +507 307.5656 ext. 2102 Cel. +507 6275-7785

Rate: single room $75.00 + 10% tax per night / double room $85.00 + 10% tax per night

ALOFT PANAMA

Contact: Jaime Peralta I Sales Manager

+(507) 305 5178 | +(507) 6678 1735

Rate is $105 + 10% tax per night

HOTEL CENTRAL

Located at The Casco Antiguo 

Rate is $185 +10% tax per night.

LE MERIDIEN

Rate is USD$129.00 + 10%  tax per night (Single Deluxe Room)

Contact: Natalie Fiddes | International Sales Support

[email protected]

INTERCONTINENTAL MIRAMAR

Rate is USD$135.00 + 10% tax per night (Single Classic room)

Contact: Natalie Fiddes | International Sales Support

[email protected]

CROWNE PLAZA PANAMA CITY

Rate is USD$95.00 + 10% tax per night

Contact: Natalie Fiddes | International Sales Support

[email protected]

JW MARRIOTT PANAMA

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask.

Book your group rate for CUMBRE MUNDIAL DE TURISMO DE AVENTURA

At JW Marriott Panama, we believe that how we do business is as important as the business that we do. As a leader in the hospitality industry in our country, our support is focused on initiatives of importance and relevance to our industry, business, associates and stakeholders. We commit to creating positive and sustainable impact with focus on reducing environmental impact, building and operating a sustainable hotel, source responsible, and mitigating climate related risk.  Check out our SERVE: 360 annual report HERE!

Start Date: Friday, October 4, 2024

End Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024

Last Day to Book: Friday, September 6, 2024

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  •         JW Marriott Panama for 174 USD per night

CENTRAL HOTEL PANAMA

Located at 5 minutes walking distance from the Panama Convention Center. 

Booking Link: https://bit.ly/AdventureTravelWorldSummit2024

Contact: Solmileth Gonzalez

Phone: +507 309-0300

Whatsapp: +507 6948-8449

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] 

HOTEL EL PANAMA BY FARANDA GRAND 

Rate: single room $95.00 + 10% tax per night / double room $95.00 + 10% tax per night. Rates includes transfer am and pm to the Panama Convention Center, Breakfast in Molas Restaurant, use of the facilities (pool, gym, spa, business center) Wifi, Turkish baths and hot steam bath.

Contact: Harry Lee I Gerente de Cuentas MICE 

[email protected] / [email protected]

Cellphone: +507 65559496 / 6330-9535

Group code:  PENDING

HOTEL SAN FELIPE - CASCO VIEJO

Discover the rich traditions of Panama's history at The San Felipe Hotel, located in the heart of Panama City’s historic district. The hotel is just a 5-minute drive from the Panama Convention Center, allowing you to easily attend ATWS 2024.

Enjoy a comfortable stay at our special rate of $145.00 for single or double occupancy (one King bed), plus taxes. This offer includes a delicious breakfast and the option of early check-in or late check-out, subject to availability. To make a reservation, please contact [email protected] 

To guide you about your stay and transfer, you can contact our host accommodation coordinator:
Keylinn Rodríguez Vega

Transfers:
Located just 2 minutes from the airport, upon arrival, hosted participants will be transferred from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to the Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, where they will be welcomed and taken care of by our hosts for rest before departing the next day for their Pre-Summit Adventures.

Transfers to and from hotels to the venue of ATWS 2024, the Panama Convention Center, will be provided according to the event schedule for all participants.

Taxi and Uber are available options throughout the city.

Local Contact for air tickets:

Kathia Gallardo

[email protected] 

+(507) 394-3404 | +(507) 6549-7553

Practical Information

ATTIRE

As is customary with all ATTA events, the attire is “Adventure Casual”, which describes jeans or pants with a shirt, sometimes it can vary a sports jacket or a very casual dress.

CLIMATE

Rainy. October in Panama is a rainy month, with temperatures between 29ºC (84 F) and 24ºC (75 F).

CONNECTIVITY

All hotels offer wireless Internet connectivity. There will be free WiFi Internet access during ATWS 2024 in Panama.

ELECTRICITY

In Panama, the standard voltage is 110 V and the frequency is 60 Hz, similar to the voltages in the United States, Canada and some South American countries.

LANGUAGES

The main language in Panama is Spanish. 

CURRENCY

The legal currency in Panama is the Dollar. 

TRAVEL PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY EVACUATION

Important Notice: ATTA strongly recommends that all ATWS participants purchase travel insurance to provide the level of protection and support needed during their participation in the event and Pre-Adventure activities, covering medical expenses.

Panama has made arrangements for other entities to provide indoor and outdoor activities for Adventure Travel World Summit participants. By choosing a Pre-Adventure tour, you acknowledge that neither the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) nor its agents, employees, and/or officials are in any way responsible for the activities conducted by other entities. Additionally, you agree to release and discharge ATTA and its agents, servers, employees, and/or officials from any claims related to the selection of other entities or the suitability of the entity to provide indoor or outdoor activities. You acknowledge and understand that laws, regulations, and safety requirements for any indoor or outdoor activity may vary significantly from those in your home country. You also understand that medical care in Panama may differ from that in your home country and agree to release and indemnify ATTA and its agents, servers, employees, and/or officials from any claims related to medical services.