Tourism and consumer protection authorities have established a roadmap to prevent fraud in tourist packages, domestic flights, and hotel services.
This technical team analyzed mechanisms to ensure an empathetic approach to consumer well-being and prevent irregularities in the marketing of tourist services.
A priority item on the agenda was the supervision of offers and tourist packages designed for the 2026 World Cup.
The Authority for Consumer Protection and Competition Defense (Acodeco) and the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) held a strategic meeting with the aim of guaranteeing consumer protection in the tourism sector.
The authorities reiterated their commitment to maintaining rigorous oversight of operators to protect the economic interests and rights of Panamanian citizens and visitors.
Through this collaboration, Acodeco continues to promote preventive initiatives to prevent users from falling victim to fraud or misleading advertising during this globally significant event.
During the meeting, the executives of both institutions agreed to advance joint actions that strengthen surveillance over travel packages, airline services on domestic flights, and hotel establishments.
Institutional coordination for tourism transparency
The work session was attended by the administrator of Acodeco, Ramón Abadi Balid, the secretary general, Johanna Aguirre, and the national director of Consumer Protection, Saúl Jaramillo.
On behalf of the ATP, the subadministrator general, Jorge Correa, was present, along with José Tigert T., director of Tourism Investments, and Marcos G. Paredes, head of the National Tourism Registry.
