españolHotel Sector Bets on EventsMonday, January 20, 2020 In order to increase hotel occupancy in Panama, business people believe that the country should focus on attracting clients in the segment of meetings, conferences, exhibitions and congresses, events that could become the lifeline of the sector. According to reports from the General Comptroller of the Republic, in October 2019, hotels in Panama City reported an average daily occupation of 4,457 rooms, 5% less than the same month in 2018. Panama's hotel occupation averages 66.5%Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Hotels in Panama City continue to show a high occupation rate. During the first four months of the year the hotel occupation rate was 66.5 percent, and rises to 78.7 percent for hotels with more than 100 room or special services, according to the statistics department of the Panamanian Tourist Institute. Hotels: Growing Supply and Occupancy in GuatemalaMonday, November 4, 2019 Between the first half of 2018 and the same period in 2019, the number of hotel rooms in the country grew 4%, and occupancy rose from 62.9% to 63.4%. Official figures specify that between January and June last year and the first half of 2019, in the hotel sector the number of establishments went from 3,315 to 3,524, and in the case of the number of rooms went from 55,735 to 58,024. Scarce Hotel Supply in RoatánMonday, March 8, 2010 Tourism businessmen expect demand to surpass their 2.500 room supply for the upcoming holiday season. The island of Roatán currently has 2.500 available rooms, and local businessmen expect 20.000 visitors for these Eastern Holidays. Drop in Domestic Tourism in Costa RicaThursday, July 18, 2013 During the mid-year holiday demand for accommodation decreased by 12% compared to the holidays in 2012, recording only 45.52% in occupancy by Costa Ricans. From a statement issued by the National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR): Hotel Occupation Declines in El SalvadorMonday, February 23, 2009 The hotel sector has begun 2009 with a fall from between 5 to 7%. In its website, Elsalvador publishes: "Furthermore, at the juncture of economic deceleration, have been burdened with the focalization effect of the energy subsidy, which will have a strong impact in the costs of hotel operation,´ indicated Quiñónez. Panama: Hotel Occupancy Does Not ImproveFriday, September 6, 2019 Although in the first semester the average number of occupied rooms in Panama City remained unchanged with respect to the same period in 2018, the figures are still far from what was recorded in the first six months of 2017. According to the reports of the General Comptroller of the Republic in June the daily average of occupied rooms did not register significant changes with respect to the same month of the last year, product of growing from 4.488 to 4.490. Minimum wage increase in PanamaTuesday, January 7, 2020 The average rise is 3.3%, varying from 1% to 8% depending on economic activity, and will be in effect from January 15, 2020. In the case of the education sector, free zones, hotels, agriculture and water supply the increase will be 1%, while in the area of Bocas del Toro where banana companies operate the adjustment will be 8%. Panama: Hotel Occupancy Falls 4%Wednesday, August 7, 2019 During May of this year, hotels in Panama City reported an average daily occupancy of 4,293 rooms, 4% less than the same month in 2018. The figures of the General Comptroller of the Republic detail that in May the daily average of occupied rooms registered a decrease with respect to the same month last year, product of decreasing from 4,479 to 4,293. Hotel occupancy: Figures up to April 2019Tuesday, July 9, 2019 From January to April of this year, hotels in Panama City reported an average daily occupancy of 4,933 rooms, just 1% more than the same period in 2018. The latest report of the General Comptroller of the Republic, details that only in April the daily average of occupied rooms registered a 2% increase over the same month last year, growing from 4,630 to 4,691. Hotel Occupancy Begins 2019 with Slight IncreaseTuesday, June 25, 2019 From January to March of this year, hotels in Panama City reported a daily average occupancy of 5,014 rooms, 2% more than that recorded in the same period in 2018. The latest report of the General Comptroller of the Republic, details that only in March the daily average of occupied rooms registered an 8% increase over the same month last year, growing from 4,644 to 5,017. New Luxury Hotel in PanamaMonday, September 3, 2018 It has been announced that the Sofitel chain is preparing the opening of a 159-room hotel in the old town of the capital. Laestrella.com.pa review that "... The project, which was built with an investment of $ 100 million, will begin to operate despite the hotel oversupply that hits the sector, with 159 rooms, each with a butler, plaza Open, rooftop bar, Spa service, pool, gym, conference rooms and a ballroom." More Flights Between Panama and China AnnouncedWednesday, December 18, 2019 Responding to the growing demand for the air route, Air China confirmed that it will increase the weekly frequencies it operates between Beijing and the Panamanian capital from one to three in the coming months. Although did not specify the date when the three frequencies would start operating, officials from the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) confirmed that Air China had informed them of the decision to expand its operations in the country. Costa Rica: Less Hotel Occupancy in DecemberFriday, February 15, 2013 Just two hotel groups showed an increase in December, with a variation of 0.8% in hotels with 51-100 rooms and 6.6% in those with more than 100 rooms. From the Hotel Occupancy Survey by the Costa Rican Chamber of Hotels: Hotel Occupancy in Panama Falls by14%Thursday, August 23, 2012 During the first seven months of 2012, occupancy was down 7% compared to the same period in 2011, while the figure for July 2012 was 14% lower than in July last year. The number of visitors to Panama has not decreased, so the decline in the number of occupied hotel rooms is explained by the continuous addition of new hotels, with beds being added that end up unoccupied, especially in the Panamanian capital. |
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