Inside Guatemala’s Plan to Be Central America’s Next Long-Haul Destination
Guatemala is working to enhance its tourism sector by increasing long-haul flight options from Europe and Canada. The country's tourism minister has confirmed ongoing negotiations with a major European airline to establish new routes. With only one current nonstop European route, Guatemala aims to attract high-spending travelers and compete with regional rivals.
- ▪Guatemala has experienced three consecutive years of tourism growth.
- ▪Negotiations are underway with a major European carrier to increase air service.
- ▪Currently, Guatemala has only one nonstop European route, operated by Iberia from Madrid.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 10:39:44 +0000 |
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Airlines Inside Guatemala’s Plan to Be Central America’s Next Long-Haul Destination Gordon Smith May 29th, 2026 at 6:39 AM EDT Photo Credit: The rooftops of Antigua, a small city surrounded by volcanoes in southern Guatemala. INGUAT Skift Take Guatemala’s tourism push is about delivery as well as discovery. Routes, rooms, and reliability on the ground are needed to compete for high-spending travelers who have established choices elsewhere in the region. play_circle_filled Listen to Story Summarize Story Share WhatsApp LinkedIn X Facebook Email What strategies is Guatemala using to attract more long-haul flights from Europe and Canada? How does Guatemala's tourism growth compare to regional rivals like Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic? What is Guatemala's long-term vision for…
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