Central America Takes Part in FITUR 2012

The Costa Rican Tourism Minister, Alan Flores Moya said one of the objectives is to present the region as multi cultural and nature filled.

"Aside from presenting the national plans of each Central American country, Panama, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras and Belize will be in the Spanish capital targeting the European market as one of their preferred customers, as several ministers told Efe Tourism in the region.

Central America's is banking on its commitment to sustainable tourism to strengthen the regional identity and also protecting its natural and cultural heritage, especially the Mayan World and colonial cities", reported EFE.

Source: laprensa.com.ni

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