Strong Recovery in Tourism


News from Panama

It is good to see more people visiting Panama and we are not the only country seeing a resurgence in the tourism industry here in Central America. Here is an article fro La Prensa    Three years after the global economic downturn, tourists are once again looking at Central America. Tourism in the isthmus grew […]

May 21, 2011

Martinelli wins IGFA Conservation Award


News from Panama

I have always praised Panama for not only hosting some of the best fisheries in the world with records in Black Marlin and more, but for also taking steps towards conserving this wonder resource.  Bravo President Martinelli for helping to insure that this continues. by the IGFA Ricardo Martinelli, President of the Republic of Panama, […]

May 21, 2011

Farewell to the Five Star Ratings


News from Panama

American Economia published this interesting article recently  as well as a link to the interview with Frits van Paasschen at Starwood The global hotel chain Starwood expands its strategy in Latin America: breaking its dependence on the Sheraton brand and launches some cool concepts for the luxury segment. For Frits van Paasschen, the stars do not make much […]

May 13, 2011

Panama: Government Considering Tax Changes


News from Panama

  The government is exploring new ways to increase tax revenue and at the same time helping to provide relief from rapidly increasing fuel costs here in Panama.  Prensa.com reports that Authorities are considering lowering or eliminating the tax on fuel and replacing it with one for “luxury goods”. When explaining what would be considered […]

April 28, 2011

Panama’s Achilles Heel: Lack of Qualified Labor


News from Panama

Prensa.com reports that while Panama’s growth is surging ahead and numerous projects are underway, the services industry finds a shortage of qualified job applicants that will continue to pose challenges here. Available candidates lack communication skills, arrive late to interviews, submit poorly written resumes, or resign shortly after being hired. By the end of this […]

April 28, 2011

Latin America: Colon Top Port


News from Panama

LARGEST Colon port on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal is now Latin America’s largest in container traffic. Here the port of Cristobal, part of the Colon port complex. (Photo: Panama Ports Company) The Panama Canal is still several years away from completion and with that, a huge increase in traffic is expected.  This just […]

April 27, 2011