AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCruise Tourism Boost: Panama’s cruise ports welcomed 243,075 passengers in Jan–Jun 2026, up 21.6% year-on-year, and the Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas docked in Colón with 2,396 passengers for excursions across the region. Historic Stays & City Walks: Casco Antiguo’s Old Town—now largely restored—keeps drawing tourists with its mix of faith, history, and the “thousand balconies” look. Local Safety at Sea: Fishermen off Playa Malena (south of Veraguas) reported a violent attack attempt by more than 10 people in another boat, including firearm threats, before they escaped and filed a complaint. Hotel Costs Pressure: Panama Hotel CEO Kelvin Okechukwu warns power costs are the biggest threat to hotel businesses, squeezing operations as customers resist higher prices. Nature Meets Science: A Panama school project turned Caribbean sargassum into a potential malaria-fighting lead after lab results showed strong activity against Plasmodium falciparum. Weather Watch: Panama issued a prevention alert for rain and storms as El Niño impacts continue to raise concerns for water and farming.
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