Panama Needs Hotels for
Tourists
The lack of hotels in
Panama is the greatest
obstacle for attracting
more visitors, Ana Royo,
president of the
Panamanian Association
of Tourist Operators (APOTUR)
said Tuesday.
Tourist agents estimate
the capital needs 10,000
rooms, but even though
building is started now,
it will take two years
to overcome the
scarcity.
The 45 tour operators
integrating APOTUR point
to sales lost due to
lack of housing
availability, most
concerning large travel
packages.
Royo pointed out the
importance of having
medium class hotels
offering rooms from 90
to 100 dollars a night,
so the tourist will be
motivated to stay longer
in Panama. |
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