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Motorsport in Panama has surged from niche to mass appeal, with Autódromo Panamá events drawing over 10,000 spectators per day and more than 100,000 annual visits, prompting calls for formal recognition by Pandeportes.
Panama City’s Old Town prepares for Holy Week (March 27–April 5, 2026) with new floats, expanded brotherhood participation and security and tourism plans as authorities expect over 300,000 visitors.
Virgin Voyages published visuals of its cruise ship Brilliant Lady transiting the Panama Canal, highlighting the canal crossing as a travel draw and marketing moment for Panama.
Panama hoteliers oppose a proposed $10 transit fee at Tocumen International Airport, warning it will hurt tourism and the country’s competitiveness as a regional travel hub.
Copa Airlines and ALAS celebrated the graduation of 42 pilots trained at the Academia Latinoamericana Superior de Aviación through an alliance aimed at strengthening Panama’s aviation talent pipeline.
More than 5,000 cofrades and thousands of pilgrims are expected in Casco Antiguo for Holy Week. TVN will broadcast special live coverage from March 27 to April 5.
A forum named Cruise Ship Panama Crew will take place in Panama to recruit Panamanian personnel for cruise ship jobs, aimed at linking local workers with opportunities in the cruise industry.
The Herald Journal published “Panama Daily Life” on March 25, 2026, offering a snapshot of everyday routines and public life across the Republic of Panama and highlighting the cultural texture of daily living.
Panama City will pedestrianize parts of Casco Antiguo during Semana Santa processions and implement vehicle detours as officials expect more than 250,000 visitors.
Casco Antiguo’s Semana Santa is drawing thousands of local and foreign visitors as new processional floats and restored church routes boost religious tourism and cultural heritage.
Costa Rica and Panama are reported to be exploring a proposed 300-mile rail link from Panama City to Paso Canoas, a cross-border corridor with potential implications for trade and mobility.
Camtur rejected draft bill No. 131 proposing a transit passenger fee at Tocumen, warning it would hurt Panama’s competitiveness as an air hub and impact tourism-linked industries.
La Prensa warns a draft proposal to charge transit passengers at Tocumen could damage Panama’s aviation hub, risking rerouted flights, lost connectivity and investor uncertainty.
An EIN Presswire notice reports that retirees and insured residents in western Panama City now have access to free transport at designated points, aiming to ease mobility for health and public services.
Waldorf Astoria’s new Qiantan property on Shanghai’s New Bund gives travelers an alternative to the historic Bund, reflecting the city’s expanding riverfront hospitality scene.
The Herald Journal feed published an item titled “Panama Canal” with no further details. This note outlines the lack of specifics and provides context on why the canal is important to Panama.
A news feed listed a March 25, 2026 item titled “Panama Canal” from The Herald Journal, but the snippet contained no article text; this report summarizes what’s known and why the canal matters.
Organizers say the Expo Orquídea de Boquete will return for its 38th edition featuring more than 1,000 orchid species, reinforcing the event’s status as a key local floral showcase.
A deer associated with Nara’s famed park wandered roughly 40 km to Osaka, appearing near a major train station and drawing crowds, underscoring challenges of human-wildlife encounters in urban areas.
A Google News feed listed a GazetteXtra item titled “Panama Daily Life” on 2026-03-25, but the feed preview did not include the full article or images; readers should follow the link to GazetteXtra for the complete piece.