Laura Salas es una periodista que encontró su camino en el periodismo turístico de manera casi fortuita, aunque con una pasión que rápidamente se convirtió en compromiso. Su primera experiencia en el área se dio tras escuchar sobre esta disciplina de la mano de Miguel Ledhesma durante la escuela secundaria, un encuentro que despertó su curiosidad y la llevó a inscribirse en el Diplomado en Periodismo Turístico en 2018. Desde entonces, su vínculo con el periodismo turístico se

La Organización Mundial de Periodismo Turístico participó del lanzamiento oficial de la Experiencia Barista de Panamá, una propuesta innovadora creada por Viajes Auténticos que llega por primera vez al Casco Antiguo de la Ciudad de Panamá, combinando turismo, café, cultura e historia en un entorno patrimonial de alto valor simbólico. La actividad se desarrolló en el salón de la Iglesia de la Merced y estuvo dirigida a periodistas de turismo de Latinoamérica vinculados a Pasap

Integrantes de más de diez países que forman parte de la Organización Mundial de Periodismo Turístico (OMPT) fueron recibidos en el Castillo de Chagres, ubicado dentro del Bosque Protegido San Lorenzo, en la provincia de Colón, Panamá. La visita se realizó en el marco del premio Pasaporte Abierto y sus actividades institucionales que combinan turismo, patrimonio y periodismo, y que buscan poner en valor sitios históricos de alto significado cultural y natural. El Castillo de

The World Travel Journalism Organization (WTJO) officially confirmed the first events on its 2027 agenda, doing so with an announcement that marks a turning point in its history: for the first time, Uruguay will host its international activities. The South American country will make its debut as host of two key WTJO events in March 2027: the 13th edition of the International Open Passport Award and a new International Congress of Travel Journalism, consolidating its entry int

The city of Monterrey, Mexico, will host the 16th International Congress of Travel Journalism on April 27, 2026, a gathering that will bring together journalists, academics, and professionals from the tourism sector from various countries. In this context, the organization officially announced the opening of registrations for speakers, aimed at specialists interested in being part of the event’s academic program. The congress will take place at the Biblioteca Universitaria Ra

Milano-Cortina 2026 takes place from February 6 to 22, bringing together thousands of athletes and visitors in a celebration that combines sports competitions, Italian culture, music, and unique Alpine landscapes. The official opening was held on February 6 with a historic ceremony at Milan’s San Siro Stadium , where sport merged with artistic and musical spectacle. Among the featured figures were Italian singer Laura Pausin i, who performed the national anthem; artist Gh

For thousands of small business owners and merchants, traveling to shop is not traditional tourism but an essential part of their way of life. In Panama, this reality has a specific name: the shopping tourism visa, a permit designed to facilitate the entry of merchants from countries that require a visa, allowing them to carry out commercial activities legally, efficiently, and in an organized manner. This type of visa is processed directly through the Colón Free Zone and can

La Organización Mundial de Periodismo Turístico (OMPT) confirmó oficialmente los primeros eventos de su agenda 2027 y lo hizo con un anuncio que marca un antes y un después en su historia: por primera vez, Uruguay será sede de sus actividades internacionales. El país sudamericano debutará como anfitrión de dos eventos clave de la OMPT en marzo de 2027: la 13ª edición del Premio Internacional Pasaporte Abierto y un nuevo Congreso Internacional de Periodismo Turístico, consolid

Milano-Cortina 2026 se desarrolla del 6 al 22 de febrero y reúne a miles de atletas y visitantes en una celebración que combina competencias deportivas, cultura italiana, música y paisajes alpinos únicos. La apertura oficial se realizó el 6 de febrero con una ceremonia histórica en el estadio San Siro de Milán , donde el deporte se fusionó con el espectáculo artístico y musical. Entre las figuras destacadas estuvieron la cantante italiana Laura Pausini, encargada de interpr

La ciudad de Monterrey, México, albergará el XVI Congreso Internacional de Periodismo Turístico el próximo 27 de abril de 2026, un encuentro que reunirá a periodistas, académicos y profesionales del sector turístico de diversos países. En ese marco, la organización anunció la apertura oficial de inscripciones para conferencistas, dirigida a especialistas interesados en formar parte del programa académico del evento. El congreso tendrá como sede la Biblioteca Universitaria Raú

During the 11th edition of the International Open Passport Award, held on January 30 in Panama City, the host city and dates for the next edition of the award were officially announced. The announcement was made by Carmola Cândido, representative of the destination Campos do Jordão, who confirmed that the 12th edition of the award will take place in that Brazilian city from November 23 to 30, 2026. The announcement took place within the framework of the event that brought tog

On January 30, Panama City hosted the 11th edition of the International Open Passport Award, a ceremony organized by the World Travel Journalism Organization that once again brought together communicators, content creators, institutions, and tourism projects from different countries, with the aim of recognizing works that contribute critical perspectives, social sensitivity, creativity, and commitment to territories. The 2026 edition stood out not only for the geographical

During the 11th edition of the International Open Passport Award, held on January 30 in Panama City, the World Travel Journalism Organization announced the induction of Brazilian tourism leader Carmen Carmola Cândido, from Campos do Jordão, into the Tourism Leader Hall of Honor of the organization. The recognition took place within the framework of the event that brought together journalists, communicators, institutions, and tourism sector leaders from different countries, wi

As part of the 11th edition of the International Open Passport Award, held on January 30 in Panama City, the World Travel Journalism Organization announced the induction of Luis Polo Roa into the Travel Journalism Hall of Honor, a distinction reserved for individuals whose careers have left a significant mark on the field of travel journalism. The distinction was presented during the same event that brought together journalists, content creators, institutions, and projects fr

The World Travel Journalism Organization announced that issue 14 of the magazine El Mundo al Revés is now available for download, a publication that offers a critical, cultural, and territorial perspective on tourism and communication. In this new edition, El Salvador and the city of Caxias do Sul in Brazil take center stage, through content that explores their identities, tourism processes, and cultural particularities from diverse journalistic approaches. The magazine pre

On Panama’s Atlantic coast, where the waves caress the history of an old colonial port, lies Portobelo, a town that was once the epicenter of transatlantic trade and the setting for encounters, resistance, and unique cultural syncretism. Amid its narrow streets and the remains of fortifications, many visitors stumble upon a little-known place, almost invisible among the weeds: Portobelo’s Black cemetery. Although today its tombstones and paths are covered by grass and shrubs,

The Venice Carnival is one of the most spectacular and traditional festive events in Italy and the world. This annual celebration transforms the city into a living stage of colors, masks, music, and art, attracting thousands of visitors. Venice Carnival 2026 officially began on January 31 and will run until February 17, turning canals, squares, and palaces into a grand festive stage. This year’s celebration revolves around the theme “Olympus – The Origins of Play,” a conc

The World Travel Journalism Organization(WTJO) published the official report on the media, economic, and tourism impact of the 15th International Congress of Travel Journalism, held in the city of Caxias do Sul, Brazil, from November 2 to 7, 2025. The results position the event as one of the highest-impact initiatives in the organization’s history. According to the document, the total impact index reached 50,699,300 points, placing the event in the extraordinary impact ca

Para miles de pequeños empresarios y comerciantes, viajar para comprar no es turismo tradicional, sino una parte esencial de su modo de vida. En Panamá, esa realidad tiene un nombre concreto: la visa de turismo de compras, un permiso diseñado para facilitar el ingreso de comerciantes provenientes de países a los que se les exige visa, permitiéndoles desarrollar actividades comerciales de forma legal, ágil y ordenada. Este tipo de visa se tramita directamente a través de la Zo

The city of Colón hosted the seventh edition of the International Forum of Tourism Leaders, a gathering that brought together specialists from various countries to reflect on the relationship between tourism, heritage, and communication, with a people-centered approach and a focus on the value of intangible heritage. The event took place at the local Center for Art and Culture, with free admission, under the theme “heritage in dialogue: strategies to communicate who we are.”