(Hotel Chatter) We've been waiting on this one for a while, and now, over a year behind schedule, the Waldorf Astoria Panama is finally here. The 130-room hotel is in its soft opening phase right now (meaning, fancy private parties for rich people), but that'll all change by the end of this week when the hotel officially opens on Friday. The hotel is located on a quiet … [Read more...]
The Resort at Isla Palenque, Private Island in Panama
Travelers in pursuit of a luxurious tropical getaway are veering off the beaten path to stay at a new private island eco-resort in Panama's Chiriqui Gulf, The Resort at Isla Palenque, opening February 14. The Panama resort on 400-acre Isla Palenque combines sustainability initiatives with high-end amenities and services for a luxury travel experience never before realized in … [Read more...]
Panama The Choice For Honeymoon Destination
(Phillymag.com) A honeymoon in Panama City is a honeymoon for the indecisive: So you want places to laze and places to explore, beach and rainforest, historic city and modern metropolis, the Caribbean and the Pacific? No problema. As your plane arrives to a skyline that looks like Miami, you’ll realize this is a city on the verge. Further proof: Some folks by the names of … [Read more...]
W Panama Hotel to Debut in 2016
(World Property Channel) The Panama City skyline will be adding a 50-story tower in the heart of the city's financial district, including Central America's first W Hotel and premium office space. The new mixed-use Evolution Tower was recently announced as part of an agreement between W Hotels Worldwide and Evolution Tower Corp, a joint venture between F & F Properties … [Read more...]
Marriott Hotels to open its fifth property in Panama
(Spaopportunities.com) JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts is set to open its fifth property in Panama with the launch of the JW Marriott Panama Golf and Beach Resort. The group will convert the existing 118-room Bristol Buenaventura property into a luxury resort, which will include an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, a luxury spa, extensive health and fitness … [Read more...]