Good news for Panama tourism
(leisurevolution.org) According to a report of major economic indicators to be released later this month by the Comptroller’s Office, Panama had 462,000 tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2009, a 6.4% increase over the same period last year. These numbers will come out hot on the heels of a visit President-elect Ricardo Martinelli is currently making to Costa Rica to discuss and find ways to develop a strong tourism alliance between the two countries that could become a brand for both destinations.
A visit that is not only generating plenty of news, but also a very strong indication of how much importance the new president will be putting on new and innovative ideas for the nation’s tourism industry.
It’s good news that President-elect Ricardo Martinelli’s government is putting an early focus on Panama’s tourism industry with a mind to long term thinking and innovation.
And speaking of long term thinking, the U.S. based Hilton Hotels chain has announced that it will build four new hotels in Panama City which are slated to open between 2010 and 2011. The flagship hotel, planned for Balboa Avenue, will include a Las Vegas style casino. No report on if the other three hotels will also include some form of casino area.
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Original Source: http://www.leisurevolution.org/good-news-for-panama-tourism/
Date Retrieved: June 5, 2009.
