Panamanian government has granted in concession of 27 acres in Isla Margarita to be used to build a container port at a cost of 593.9 million dollars.
Aet Elisa Tejera C.
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The construction of a container terminal, with a capacity similar to Colón Container Terminal, which is operated by Evergreen in Colón, was approved by the Panamanian government.
The Nationwide Tour plays the second event of its 2012 schedule today when it heads to Panama Golf Club in Cerro Viento, Panama City for the Panama Claro Championship. 132 players from 15 countries will be competing to be the number one at an event that distributes more than half a million dollars in prizes. Russell Henley, United States, is one of the players who will be participating at the tournament.
To be held from March 21st through March 24th, Expocomer, a multi-sector trade exhibition, will serve as the perfect place for businessmen to contact more than 2,500 companies in order to explore commercial opportunities. The main categories of Expocomer are: Foods, Textiles, Construction, Technology and Services.
Acan-EFE IN PANAMA CITY
Diamar Diaz Nieto (diamar.diaz @ epasa.com)
PANAMA AMERICA
Of all the branches of the tourist industry, tourism focused on the beaches is forecasted to have one of the best projections for 2012.
As an indication of this important tourism boom, hotel businesses note that during this season the hotels, especially along the Pacific, are almost all booked.
Meetings between senior leaders of the tourism industry are just starting. On March 7th, representatives from different countries will meet in the ITB in Berlin, Germany.
Among the topics to be addressed at one of the major European trade fairs is the importance of the creation of tourist routes to strengthen the products supply from the Silk Road, as well as attract investment.
