The holiday season is in full swing all over the world, and Panama is no exception. And while some holiday traditions may be celebrated a bit differently, New Year’s is one that’s pretty similar to North America. It’s the beginning of the high season for tourism, the...
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Panama expands domestic flights, price freezes extended, and new gates installed at the Canal – Weekly News Roundup, Dec. 19th
Welcome to the Panama Weekly Offshore Roundup! Panama-David flights are benefitting from a price war. The new Canal gates are finally installed. And, Varela extends price controls on basic foods. Here’s the latest. Rumble between Copa and Air Panama over David route...
Christmas in Panama: Celebrating the holiday while abroad
The holidays are here, and that means lots of celebrations all over the world. If you celebrate Christmas, December can be a very festive time of year full of tradition and customs that go back many generations. It’s a time for many people, both religious or...
Panama’s US Envoy sends positive economic message. REIT aimed for takeoff – Weekly News Roundup, Dec. 12th.
Welcome to the Panama Weekly Offshore Roundup! Panama’s US Envoy spreads economic optimism in the States. REIT is coming to Panama, but some investors are hesitant. A message in a bottle is found, 22 years later. And, we show you the top new luxury hotels in Panama’s...
Panama’s Luxury Hotel Boom: Bigger and better in the City and Beaches
In the past five years, Panama’s tourism industry has grown at an unprecedented rate. In fact, Panama is currently in the largest tourism, and tourism-related economic boom in the country’s history. And this means big business for hotels. It’s no secret that Panama...
Panama is tops for retirement. New flights to Denver from PTY Begins – Weekly News Roundup, Dec. 5th
Welcome to the Panama Weekly Offshore Roundup! Panama’s Boquete highlighted as best place to retire abroad. New flights are coming to Denver, and David. Plus, we tell you about Thanksgiving in Panama City. Here’s the latest. Best Places to Retire Abroad: Panama Panama...
Black Friday in Panama: Seasonal sales boost local economy
Black Friday sales have become a major event in the United States. But, the low-price trend and incentive-driven shopping holiday is now so big, that it’s seeped into the retail marketing structure of businesses all around the world. Panama is one of those countries....
Black Friday surges tourism. The Panama Canal to install tolls. Biomuseo in world’s Top 10 – Weekly News Roundup, Nov. 28th
Welcome to the Panama Weekly Offshore Roundup! Black Friday boosts hotel occupancy by double digits. The Panama Canal will be installing tolls. And the new Biomuseo is listed as one of the world’s top 10. Here’s the latest. Panama Canal to Unveil Toll Plan by Year End...
Celebrating Thanksgiving in Panama
Thanksgiving is probably the most unique North American holiday around. It is one of the few big holidays that the US (and Canada, but on a separate day) is pretty much exclusive to. Although, with so many North Americans living abroad, celebrating Thanksgiving is...











