(Panama Gringo) The word for tip in Spanish is āpropinaā(pronounced pro-pee-nuh). In the more affluent countries we come from, tipping is a common courtesy and a generally expected custom. When it comes to gratuity in Panama, however, many are unsure of who to tip and how much is acceptable to offer. Letās consider a few different scenarios and discuss what the appropriate … [Read more...]
Panama Canal begins centennial countdown
(Tico Times) The Panama Canal on Thursday turned 99 amid expansion works and without any competition, although Nicaragua has plans for its own interoceanic canal. "Today [Thursday] we celebrate a great day because the canal is now 99 years old," said canal administrator Jorge Quijano during a ceremony that kicked off the countdown to the centennial … [Read more...]
Atelier Ace to Open American Trade Hotel in the Historical Casco Viejo, Panama
(Selectisim.com)Atelier Ace, Ace Hotelās in-house creative services firm, helps the chain move into Central America with the opening of the new American Trade Hotel Casco Viejo. Also known as the Old Quarter,Ā Casco Viejo is a historical district of Panama City, its founding dating back to 1673. The nearly century-old hotel building has been redesigned by Commune Design which … [Read more...]
Panama is more than sunny beaches and a canal
(Ottawa Citizen) "A volcanic crater?" I queried, my eyebrow raised with obvious interest. "With a town inside it!?" I considered this for a moment, still not quite sure if I had heard correctly. Though I was lying prone on a beach chair, piƱa colada in hand, the earnest young man holding the brochure for his tour company now had my full attention. My wife Fionna who had … [Read more...]
New TRYP by Wyndham Hotel Opens in Panama
(Hospitality.net) Wyndham Hotel Group, the worldās largest hotel company with approximately 7,410 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide CorporationĀ announced the opening of the 331-room TRYP by Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall, marking the select-service hotel brandās largest hotel in Central America and second property in Panama City, Panama. Its addition further supports the … [Read more...]