Cinepolis invests $3.6 million in Panama

The opening of the VIP area at Cinepolis, is a part of the strategy of the Mexican company to consolidate itself in the Panamanian market; said strategy includes opening new theaters at several commercial centers.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

"The medium term plan is to be present in three centers with premium theaters to start with," said Christiam Corado, general manager of Cinepolis Panama.
The differences between VIP and premium are the seats, which are like those in the executive section of the plane, the lounge area, sushi bar and the sale of alcoholic beverages.

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