In order to research and evaluate real estate investment opportunities for commercial, industrial or hospitality use, it is important to consider all social and economic factors in a given area in order to make an informed investment.
Researching and evaluating real estate investment opportunities is not a piece of cake. Whether it is the valuation of a retail or hospitality investment space, it is crucial to take into account all the socio-economic factors of the area in question to ensure a high return.
Predictive analytics has transformed the real estate industry due to its powerful ability to deliver fast and accurate actionable insights. This has largely come about through the advent of Big Data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) that harness the intrinsic power of real estate data.
Predictive analytics tools take this analysis to the next level to predict future outcomes based on how past and present events occurred. Consumer demographics, housing trends and property price history are some of the areas where predictive analytics represent a huge opportunity for the industry.
Relocating existing restaurants, strengthening the digital sales channel and identifying the areas where consumers are currently concentrated in order to choose the location of new stores are some of the strategies of the chains when executing their expansion plans.
As a result of the covid-19 outbreak, several expansion projects were affected, which must now reinvent themselves and adapt to the new commercial reality, in which consumers have different lifestyles.
Due to the precariousness of the English language, in recent years’ companies in the Contact Center & BPO sector have decided to close thousands of jobs in the region and relocate their investments to other markets where they have no difficulty in recruiting qualified personnel.
Reports at a global level show that the command of English is one of the weaknesses at a Central American level.
In the context of the tense diplomatic and commercial relationship between the two world powers, Central American countries could have the opportunity to attract new investments, as it is estimated that some American companies would need to migrate their operations to the American continent.
As a result of the tension between the two nations, Mauricio Claver-Carone, an advisor to President Trump, believes that U.S.
The health and economic crisis will result in a reordering of foreign investment at the global level, and countries like Central America will have the opportunity to take advantage of their geographical position to attract fresh capital.
The outbreak of covid-19 worldwide will cause a drop in production in 2020, however, by 2021 and 2022 the forecasts of international organizations anticipate that economic activity could rebound, a rise that would be coupled with new investments in various markets and sectors.
An apartment tower in Honduras, the construction of a road in Guatemala and a multipurpose tower in Panama are part of the investments announced in the region for the coming months.
The interactive system "Construction in Central America", of the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, includes an updated list of public and private construction projects to be developed in the coming months.
In Honduras, the National Congress approved a decree that guarantees the investment of $20 million in a series of road infrastructure projects in the city of La Ceiba.
The decree contemplates that the funds will be used to build the extension of "Calle 8" with two lanes starting from "La Amistad" Boulevard, connected to the street that leads to the Air Base, including a grade change that connects with the CA-13 highway, reported the National Congress.
Honduran businessmen agree that the constant increases in electricity rates are making the country less attractive for investment.
The Honduran Electricity Regulatory Commission (Cree) announced a few days ago that by the beginning of 2020 there will be an average increase of 2.9% in the price of electricity.
The Trump administration plan will be aimed at 30 countries of the continent and is called "America Crece", and consists mainly of the development of private investments, granting loans and sale of natural gas surpluses.
The U.S. government's objective is that, with the application of América Crece, job creation will be facilitated through the development of infrastructure in airports, ports, highways, digital networks and telecoms, but the big bet will be energy projects.
Super Repuestos, a company dedicated to the marketing of vehicle parts, announced that next year will invest in the opening of two branches, one in El Salvador and another in Honduras.
The sales point of El Salvador will be located in the municipality of Nejapa and the establishment that will operate in Honduras, will be in the city of La Ceiba. Both buildings are currently under construction.
With the reform proposal to the Law of Free Zones presented to Congress, it is intended to reduce from 20 to 10 the requirements that must be met to approve a new free zone.
After several months of working on the proposal to make changes to the law, the file was submitted to the legislative chamber and prepared by the Honduran Maquiladora Association (AHM), the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of Honduras and the Ministry of Economic Development (SDE).
A multipurpose tower in El Salvador, a logistics park in Panama and a corporate center in Guatemala are part of the investments planned for the coming months in Central America.
The interactive system "Construction in Central America", compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, includes an up to date list of public and private construction projects that are planned to be built soon.
In a context in which the creation of digital records is increasing, investment in data analysis, technology and personnel becomes fundamental and essential to ensure the best possible performance in companies.
Advanced Analytics (AA), which can be executed from data from digital platforms, wireless sensors and millions of mobile phones, is transforming competition across multiple sectors by generating opportunities to capture value from improved decision making and comprehensive business transformation.
Water and sanitation works in Panama, improvements to a seaport and improvements to a bridge are part of the investments planned for the coming months in the region.
The interactive system "Construction in Central America", compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, includes an up to date list of public and private construction projects that are planned to be built in the coming months.