News

2014

  • Panama: best business destination Central America - At this years World Travel Awards, also known as the Oscars of Tourism, Panama obtained major awards. Tocumen International Airport, 2 hotels in Panama City and Copa Airlines, won at the World Travel Awards that was held in Quito, Ecuador. These Awards are one of the most impo... more

  • Cooperation WTC Panama – Primesource / Ian Toruño - PANAMA CITY, PANAMA - In order to empower the Business Leaders of Panama, World Trade Center Panama and Primesource announced the launch of a collaboration/partnership. There will be a series of events, seminars and workshops where advanced accelerated learning techniques will... more

  • 100 Year Celebration of the Panama Canal - PANAMA CITY, PANAMA A Century connecting two oceans! WTC Panama is pleased to celebrate The Panama Canal’s hundredth birthday. It is a privilege and a great advantage to offer services from a country with such a geographic position, connectivity and such a promising future as ... more

  • Mr. Remy Swaab, new Executive Director WTC Panama - PANAMA CITY, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA – The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Remy Swaab as the new Executive Director of the World Trade Center Panama. Mr. Swaab has been involved with World Trade Center Panama since its construction in the early 199... more

  • Tourism Boost in Panama - Like the city of Panama, the tourism sector has grown fast and solid, positioning the country as one of the most visited destinations in Latin America. Since 2010, the tourism sector has achieved a dramatic increase in income, and a constant tourism movement. Being the best sp... more

  • Panama: Bright for investments - Panama has demonstrated an enormous growth in its foreign investment rate. The total figure of investment in Central America was 10,039 billion, of which 40% stayed in Panama.  Compared to other countries, where growth did not exceed more than 15%, Panama achieved a 30% growt... more

  • Panama strengthens connection Asia and Europe - In April 2014, Panama and Singapore signed an agreement authorizing air services to promote an international aviation system. Their goal is to create competition between airlines which serve these countries. The agreements have very subtle government intervention, taking into ... more

  • WTC Panama connects with KITA, South Korea - Panama City, Panama — The newly appointed Executive Director, Mr. Remy Swaab and President Mr. Guillermo Ronderos of WTC Panama, had the honor of receiving Director General of Americas Department of WTC Seoul, Mr. Jungseok Choi in WTC Panama in April. Director Choi was given a... more

  • Panama moves Forward: 1st Metro in Central America - On April 4th 2014, Panama took a step towards achieving a first world transportation system, becoming the first city in Central America to open a Metro Line. The Presidents’ ambitious flagship project, promises to enhance all of Panamas citizens and residents quality of life. ... more

  • The Expansion of the Panama Canal - In 2007, the Panama Canal (ACP) started working on a 5.25 billion USD expansion project in Panama that will impact the world as a whole. This expansion will drastically revolutionize the world's trade patterns which will allow for new opportunities to be gained. The Panama Can... more