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Cruise Company Increases Commitment to Panama

Spain-based cruise company Pullmantur has confirmed plans to operate year-round out of Colón, a significant increase in its commitment to Panama. The decision by the subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will increase traffic out of Colón by 30 percent,…

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Investors Like Copa Airlines Growth Story

Mega-investment bank Morgan Stanley has upgraded its forecasts for Copa Holdings, the parent company of the fast-growing airline turning Panama City into the “Hub of the Americas.” Morgan raised its rating for Copa to “overweight,” saying the market “isn’t yet…

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Hurricanes Not an Issue for Panama Investors

It’s hurricane season for resort destinations around North America. Cabo San Lucas and Florida are among the locations that have been pounded, leaving tourists stranded and millions in property damage. But hurricanes are not a problem in Panama. The big…

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CBRE: Panama City Home Prices Jumping

CBRE: Panama City Home Prices Jumping

Prices for top-level Panama City apartments increased 8.7 percent in the first half of 2016 compared to a year earlier, according CBRE Panama, the real estate consultancy. The CBRE report shows the Panama City market picking up momentum, as demand…

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