Five New Hotels to Open in Panama


News from Panama

Here is an example of another wave of openings representing over $56 Million in invesment and a focus on the ever growing business market in Panama.  Having just returned from the City last week, I can tell you this sector is exploding and despite it being off season, the Courtyard Marriott at Multiplaza mall was […]

November 3, 2010

12,700 new hotel rooms and few skilled workers


News from Panama

As reported before by my friend Sam Taliaferro, here is another area where we could use some help, perhaps from all those graduates looking for jobs back in the States.  There will be plenty of openings here as all the hotels open for business over the coming years. 12,700 new hotel rooms and few skilled […]

November 3, 2010

Panama Can Be Frightening Sometimes!!


News from Panama

Sometimes business has to wait and people gotta have fun and fun we had last night!! Halloween was in full swing last night here in Boquete at the Ladera Hotel and there were some pretty spooky people who showed up.  I even saw the devil get my wife and she was supposed to be “Lucky”. […]

October 31, 2010

Caribbean Paradise Sale


News from Panama

A short presentation of Lifestyle and Real Estate in Bocas del Toro, Panama Most of the people that I have heard from in the US that are moving here to Panama voice concerns over the economy, the government and the rising costs of living. Many people are looking for a place in the sun where […]

October 25, 2010

Looking Ahead to 2011


News from Panama

It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of October and with it begins the Holiday Season already.  While we dust off our costumes for Halloween parties, and make plans for Thanksgiving with family and friends, Christmas is right around the corner and the New Year will be here before we know it.     […]

October 21, 2010

Panama Leads Latin America


News from Panama

GDP Outlook: Panama Leads Latin America   As reported by my friends at Latin Business Chronicle, “Panama will have Latin America’s highest economic growth the next five years, according to a Latin Business Chronicle analysis of new forecasts from the International Monetary Fund.” “PANAMA: LATIN AMERICAN STAR  Panama’s economy will grow an average of 6.6 percent the next five years. […]

October 9, 2010

Life’s a Beach in Panama


News from Panama

In the four years that we have adventured throughout Panama looking for opportunties and prime locations, we bring you a selection of properties from our favorite places in Panama that represent beachfront and oceanfront living at its best.       Buenaventura Located in Buenaventura, this gorgeous 5,000 square foot Villa surrounded by 2800 square foot pool and […]

October 7, 2010

Panama’s Hidden Treasures


News from Panama

This week has been busy having just returned from Pedasi only to have to fly off to Panama City to meet with a client coming in to look at a large renovation project.  I opted to stay close to the property and this was the second time I have stayed in Casco Viejo or Casco […]

September 30, 2010

Pedasi Paradise


News from Panama

It is rainy season here in Panama and Boquete has been getting  it’s share.  The nice thing about Panama is that it has a lot of different places that are less than a days drive where the weather can be completely different.  One of those areas that is a little drier is the East Coast of Azuero and my favorite spot […]

September 23, 2010

Panama Shines


News from Panama

As reported by The Latin Business Chronicle  The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 had some interesting news especially for Panama  On a Global perspective, Switzerland tops the overall ranking in The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 released by the World Economic Forum. The United States falls two places to fourth position, overtaken by Sweden (2nd) and Singapore (3rd).  […]

September 16, 2010