Cruise Business in Panama Recording High Occupancy


News from Panama

Cruising is big business and business is good in Panama.  While Costa Rica has seen a rapid downturn in cruise ship numbers, most cruise ships here in Panama hit 100% occupancy last year.  A lot has to do with infrastructure and while cruise companies based in Miami prefer to focus on destinations like Cozumel, Grand […]

January 9, 2013

JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort


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This resort is one of may favorite places on the gold coast and is now being operated by one of the best, JW Marriott. JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has taken over the management of the Bristol Buenaventura resort in Panama, under an agreement with the Bristol Hospitality Group. The property, which is now called […]

January 9, 2013

The International Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair


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Things are very busy at our fairgrounds here in Boquete as everyone prepares for the festival that starts in a few days. XLI International Flower and Coffee Fair Date: January 10 to 20, 2013 Location: Boquete District, Chiriquí Province Thursday, January 10, 2013, is the opening day of a fair that brings together the beauty […]

December 29, 2012

Banking System in Panama Still Growing


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At the end of September, assets belonging to the Panama International Banking Center totaled nearly $87 billion, which represents an increase of 11.6% compared to the same period of 2011.  A statement by the Superintendency of Banks of Panama reads: Panama’s International Banking Center still has solid performance Solid and reliable results were presented at […]

December 29, 2012

Panama in 2013


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I am creating a new category for this post – “Reaching for the sky” The numbers are out for 2012 and they are incredible as always. Here is how they stack up. Our economic growth will be posted at 11 % for the year of 2012.  That is the strongest in Latin America by far.  […]

December 29, 2012

Plan your trip to Panama for 2013


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I receive emails on a routine basis telling me that “we are coming to Panama to explore, help me with some suggestions”.  I often plan entire itineraries for clients suggesting places to visit, places to stay, entertainment and of course the best places for a little rest and relaxation.  I let International Living wear out […]

December 19, 2012

Surf Panama


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Panama has great surfing and it attracts a lot of visitors as well as the home town girls who just wanna have fun!  Thanks to Eric Jackson at the Panama News for sharing this vid.  Panama has surfing, and Panama has rock and roll. There are many surfing spots on both coasts, but the prime […]

December 7, 2012