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Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. and member of the global network Star Alliance, presented the results of the program Panama Stopover corresponding to 2025.
The initiative, developed together with the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) and PROMTUR Panama, reached a record of more than 200 thousand passengers, surpassing in 8% the estimated annual goal and registering a growth of 25% compared to the results obtained in 2024.
Record for Panama Stopover
During the year 2025, The average stay of passengers remained around three days, which contributes directly to the economic benefit in hotels, restaurants, shops and tour operators.
“The results of the Panama Stopover show how a strengthened Hub of the Americas® allows turning a stopover into more tourism for the country, with direct impact on the economy. This excellent performance is the result of coordinated work with tourism authorities and private sector allies., which translates into more visitors, in strengthening the tourism sector and generating employment. At the same time, contributes to positioning Panama as an authentic destination, diverse and competitive, capable of offering cultural experiences, gastronomic and natural products aligned with the expectations of key markets”, he pointed Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines.
Among the experiences most valued by tourists who take advantage of the Panama Stopover, the Panama Canal stands out. Panama, the purchases, local gastronomy, cultural diversity and beaches as well as activities related to nature and the beach, elements that continue to position the country as an attractive and diverse destination for different traveler profiles.
The performance recorded during 2025 confirms the sustained evolution of the Panama Stopover program and the growing interest of international travelers in including Panama as an active part of your itinerary. This result is the result of joint work between Copa Airlines, the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) and PROMTUR Panama, who have articulated efforts to position the country in strategic markets and strengthen its international promotion.
Since its launch in 2019, Panama Stopover has contributed to more than 730 thousand travelers include Panama as part of your tour. This growth is today strengthened by the support of more than 80 allies of the tourism sector, that expand the visitor experience and the reach of the program.
The program Panama Stopover allows passengers transiting through the Hub of the Americas® in Panama, on flights from Copa Airlines, Enjoy two destinations for the price of one. Travelers can extend their stay in Panama at no additional cost to their airfare, taking advantage of your connection to explore the country's many attractions. This initiative has been designed to encourage tourism, capitalizing on Panama's strategic position as the main air connection center in the region.
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