AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHotel Costs & Inflation: Panama Hotel CEO Kelvin Okechukwu says rising input costs—especially diesel—are squeezing hotel operators while guests can’t absorb higher prices, forcing a “quality for less” approach. Maritime Safety: Fishermen off Playa Malena (south of Veraguas) reported a violent attack by more than 10 assailants in another boat, including firearm threats; they filed a formal complaint. Cruise Operations: Carnival Miracle guests sailing from Seattle on Sept. 17 are being told not to arrive early for their terminal appointment, with early arrivals potentially turned away to manage heavy port traffic. Panama Canal Spotlight: The USS Alabama battleship was towed through the Panama Canal with just 11 inches clearance on each side, underscoring the canal’s tight margins for major vessels. El Niño Watch: A new report warns 2026-27 El Niño could be among the strongest in 150 years, with early impacts already showing in Panama—shifting wildlife patterns, planting problems, and growing worries over drinking water. Tourism & Nature: A Panama nature tourism piece promotes evening excursions, where listening for animal calls can reveal a different side of the forest than daytime hikes.
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