Panama’s tourism industry shows no signs of slowing down, which is good news for the economy and everyone conducting business in Panama.In a recent article for La Prensa, Roberto González Jiménez reported these numbers:

Between January through September 2008 Panama received more than 1.1 million tourists, reflecting an increase of 13.1% or 128,452 more travelers than during the same period of time from the previous year, according to the Panama Tourism Authority.

So it looks like despite any recession the world economy might be facing, the influx of tourists traveling to Panama for vacation has not slowed down. This is actually the first time ever that the first 9 months of the year have seen Read more

Let’s face it, the topic you can’t escape no matter where you are in the world is the upcoming Presidential elections in the United States. Everyone has a reason for why they are voting for so and so, or why they aren’t voting for so and so.

So, that being said, what are the reasons expats in Panama are or aren’t voting for so and so?

If Obama takes office the best possible outcome sees relations between the United States and left-wing Latin countries improving, the global economy staying strong, benefiting Panama’s current housing and industrial plans. If Obama’s plans don’t go over so well in the United States, Panama could actually reap even more benefits. Read more