PANAMA
READY TO BE DISCOVERED COSMOPOLITAN BEAUTIFUL EXCITING MODERN TROPICAL FUN SPECTACULAR! INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN A COUNTRY WITH POTENTIAL
Dear Friend of Panama: The beauty of Panama and is attractiveness as a second residence and as a haven for retirees is now an open reality. Panama’s political, economic and social stability, supported by a highly professional entrepreneurial class, has turned the country into a great place for investment. The expansion of the Panama Canal, selection of Panama as regional headquarters for multinationals, and other infrastructure projects are opening even more opportunities. Panama Spectacular 2008 is into its fifth year. Past conferences have attracted more than five hundred real estate professionals; many of them have returned and are now part of the growing real estate family. We are especially pleased of the support received from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and its Ambassador Association to Panama, the Orlando Regional Realtor® Association (ORRA), and the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI). After the highly successful FIABCI’s Congress of the Americas last October, The U.S.-Panama Business Council and ACOBIR are preparing what looks to be another impacting conference with new projects being presented in Panama Spectacular 2008. This year in addition we will have the participation of FECEPAC, the Central America Association of Real Estate. The conference will take place in Panama City. The host hotel will be the Miramar InterContinental. We encourage you to make your reservations early as space for the conference and hotel accommodation is limited. We look forward to see you in what promises to be another…. Spectacular Conference!
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In cooperation with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Orlando Regional Realtor® Association (ORRA)
PANAMA SPECTACULAR 2008
February 24-28 (29 Optional)
December 2007
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE INTERNET WEBSITES:
WWW.US-PANAMA.ORG WWW. ACOBIR.COM USPA USA Tel: (713) 426-0554 Fax. (713) 426-0375
E-mail: Panamerica@msn.com
USPA PANAMA Tel: (507) 269-2178 Fax: (507) 269-0534
E-mail: uspa@cableonda.net
ACOBIR Tel. (507) 228-7840 Fax. (507) 228-7807
E-mail: acobir@cwpanama.net
Panama Spectacular 2008
Panama Association of Developers and Brokers (ACOBIR) U.S.-Panama Business Council (USPA) In cooperation with National Association of Realtors® (NAR) International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Orlando Regional Realtor® Association (ORRA) February 24-28 (29 Optional)
PROGRAM
SUNDAY 24 7:00 am - 9:00 pm MONDAY 25 9:00 am -12:00 n. Arrival – Complimentary transportation from airport to official hotels “Happy Hour” – Miramar InterContinental Conference - Miramar InterContinental Hotel Inauguration and Plenary Panama: A country on the move Getting to know Panama Advantages offered by Panama Lunch with Keynote Speaker Real Estate in Panama Legal system Financing Pricing FECEPAC – Central American presentations Reception at Panama Canal Miraflores Visitors Center Conference - Miramar InterContinental Hotel Presentations by developers from Panama City and the Islands Lunch with Keynote Speaker Presentation of Projects by developers from: The Beaches / Chiriquí / Bocas del Toro FECEPAC Classic – Remón Race Track Open Field trip to projects in the Beaches Visit to the Pacific coast beaches Snacks served along the way. Lunch and dinner will be coordinated Field trip to projects in the City of Panama Visit to projects. Snacks will be served Closing Dinner Field Trips to different areas (Choose one) Pearl Islands / Chiriquí / Bocas del Toro – Details to follow Departure
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm TUESDAY 26 9:00 am -12:00 n. 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Evening WEDNESDAY 27 7:00 am - 7:00 pm THURSDAY 28 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 7:00 pm -10:00 pm FRIDAY 29 (Optional) SATURDAY March 1
Please fax to the U.S.-Panama Business Council (713) 426-0375. For more information call the Council at (713) 426-0554 or visit www.us-panama.org. Name_________________________________________________ Title: _____________________ Company________________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________ State_____ Zip____________ Country_____ Tel: _______________ Fax ________________ E-Mail____________________________________ Spouse/Significant Other: ____________________________________________ Sponsorships: Platinum $15,000 Gold $10,000 Silver $6,000 Bronze $3,500 If you or your organization is interested in being a sponsor, contact Panama Spectacular at (713) 426-0554 for additional details. Before After Jan. 24 No. Jan.24 No. Members* of NAR, FIABCI, ORRA, ACOBIR, USPA: $600 ___ $700 ___ $700 ___ $800 ___ Non-members of NAR, FIABCI, ORRA, ACOBIR, USPA: Spouse/significant other** $250 ___ $250 ___ Total Registration: $_____ $_____
Hotel accommodations paid directly by the attendee. * Participants invited by NAR/FIABCI/ORRA/ACOBIR/USPA members pay member rates. **May participate in conference and all events and field trips to the islands, Panama City and the Beaches. Does not include optional trips of Friday, February 29.
INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Panama Spectacular 2008
Registration & Sponsorship – Conference and Post-Conference Events
Registration Deadlines & Fees
Optional Field trips Friday For Friday, February 29 a number of optional trips will be organized for the Pearl Islands, Chiriquí / Boquete, and Bocas del Toro. Individual fees will be published shortly.
Payment Method
Mail check for $________ to: U.S.-Panama Business Council, 5353 Memorial Drive Suite 2041, Houston, TX 77007 or in Panama to: Consejo Empresarial EEUU-Panamá, Apartado Postal 0832-2274 Estafeta World Trade Center, Panamá City, Panamá. Cancellation policy: Full return if cancelled by 2/14/08. 50% if cancelled by 2/20/08. Charge my: AMEX MasterCard in the amount of $________ Visa: ___________________________________Exp. _____/_____
Cardholder Signature: ________________________________________
Reservation Deadline: January 25, 2008 Please complete credit card section above to guarantee room.
Miramar InterContinental (Host hotel) Room: King Double Smoking Single $150 Double $160 (Plus 10% tax)
Hotel Reservations (International attendees)
Non-smoking / Shuttle service provided between hotels.
Arrival Date: ____________
Arrival Time: _________ _________
Airline/Flight #______________ Airline/Flight #______________
Departure Date: _________ Flight Time: Will need transportation:
Airport to hotel
Hotel to airport
PLEASE FAX TO (713) 426-0375.
PANAMA SPECTACULAR 2008
U.S.-Panama Business Council (USPA) 5353 Memorial Drive – Suite 2041 Houston, Texas 77007 Tel: (713) 426-0554 Fax: (713) 423-0375 E-mail: panamerica@msn.com Website: www.us-panama.org Internacional Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) 2000 N. 15th Street / Arlington, VA 22201 Tel. (703) 524-4279 Fax. (703) 991-6256 E-mail: info@fiabci-usa.com Website: www.fiabci.com Asociación Panameña de Corredores y Promotores de Bienes Raíces (ACOBIR) P.O. Box 87-3580, Zona 7, Panama, Panama Tel: (507) 228-7847 Fax: (507) 228-7807 E-mail: Acobir@cwpanama.net Website: www.acobir.com National Association of Realtors® (NAR) 430 North Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 Tel. (800) 874-6500 Website: www.realtor.org Consejo Empresarial Estados Unidos-Panamá Edificio Proconsa II – Oficina 9D Calle Ricardo Arias, Campo Alegre, Panamá Tel. (507) 269-2178 Fax (507) 269-0534 E-mail: uspa@cableonda.net Website: www.us-panama.org Orlando Regional Realtor® Association (ORRA) 1300 Lee Road, Orlando, FL 32810 Tel. (407) 513-7270 Fax. (407) 513-9120 E-mail: FloridaProperties@orlrealtor.com Website: www.orlrealtor.com
PANAMA SPECTACULAR 2008 - AIRLINES SCHEDULE UNITED STATES - PANAMA DEPARTING INFO. ARRIVAL INFORMATION February – March 2008 AIRLINE Flight # City Time City Time American Airlines American Airlines AA 2189 Miami, FL 11:15am Panama City, PAN 2:00pm American Airlines 959 Miami, FL 6:10pm Panama City, PAN 9:05pm American Airlines 2101 Dallas / FW, TX 4:50pm Panama City, PAN 10:10pm American Airlines 960 Panama City, PAN 9:05am Miami, FL 11:55am American Airlines 2190 Panama City, PAN 3:15pm Miami, FL 6:05pm American Airlines 2102 Panama City, PAN 10:55am Dallas / FW, TX 2:35pm Continental Airlines Continental Airlines Continental Airlines Continental Airlines Continental Airlines Continental Airlines Continental Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Delta Airlines Delta Airlines Delta Airlines
CO 875 888 887 876 873 886
Houston, TX Houston, TX Newark, NJ Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN
9:00am 1:45pm 5:20pm 2:51pm 9:30am 9:35am
Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Houston, TX Houston, TX Newark, NJ
1:56pm 6:46pm 10:36pm 6:07pm 12:46pm 2:44pm
CM 491 431 211 803 303 435 403 489 210 430 490 804 302 404 436 488
Miami, FL Miami, FL Miami, FL New York, NY-K Los Angeles, CA Orlando, FL Orlando, FL Washington, DC Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN
7:39am 2:53pm 4:43pm 5:31am 1:12am 6:00am 4:10pm 5:43am 9:57am 12:04pm 8:26pm 8:26pm 6:56pm 10:05am 8:20pm 7:06pm
Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Panama City, PAN Miami, FL Miami, FL Miami, FL New York, NY-K Los Angeles, CA Orlando, FL Orlando, FL Washington, DC
10:36am 5:48pm 7:38pm 10:46am 10:30am 9:16am 7:34pm 10:42am 12:52pm 2:59pm 11:16pm 1:27am 10:58pm 1:28pm 11:35pm 11:47Pm
DE 305 304
Atlanta, GA Panama City, PAN
5:59pm 8:30am
Panama City, PAN Atlanta, GA
9:58pm 1:01pm
Note: Panama in February has the same time as USA Eastern Standard Time.