Hotel developments can take various forms, depending on the target market, location, investment strategy, and intended use.
Full-service hotels, such as can be found within luxury resort areas, offer a wide range of amenities, including restaurants, room service, conference facilities, gyms, and are focussed on business travelers, tourists, and conference attendees.
Limited-service hotels typically don’t offer on-site restaurants or extensive leisure facilities, and are aimed a the budget-conscious traveler, or those looking for a more simple and cost-effective stay.
Boutique hotels will usually have a unique design or purpose, often associated with the location, character, and even the owner who may be a famous personality.
Luxury hotels are high-end accommodation as inferrred by the title to offer exceptional services, and all the luxury amenities one would expect such as fine dining, spas, private pools, and concierge services.
Affluent tourists, business executives, and travelers seeking premium services and exclusivity would more than likely be foyund using a hotel that comes under the luxury category, hotels such as Five-star hotels, and brands like Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons.
Resort hotels are located in leisure destinations (beaches, mountains, or resorts), and these hotels provide recreational amenities like golf courses, pools, spas, and activities.
Extended-Stay hotels, such as Residence Inn by Marriott, offer accommodations designed for longer stays, featuring larger rooms with kitchenettes or full kitchens, and are aimed at people who are relocating, or guests needing temporary housing.
Select-Service Hotels, such as Courtyard by Marriott and Hampton Inn, are similar to limited-service but may offer some extra amenities like a small breakfast bar or convenience shop.
Mixed-use developments are integrated into larger complexes that include other types of real estate such as offices, retail spaces, and even residential areas. These offer an all-in-one urban experience, often encompassing the skyscrapers or properties combined with shopping malls or residential buildings.
Convention center hotels, that are located next to or within convention centers and are designed to accommodate large groups for events, conferences, and conventions, and cater to conferences, corporate sessions, and exhibitors.
Each type of hotel development caters to a wide range of market needs, from budget stays to high-end luxury experiences.
Why Buy or Invest in New Real Estate Developments in Panama.
Panama is at the crossroads of North and South America, with direct access to both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. This makes it a strategic location for businesses and trade. For real estate investors, the country's position provides access to global markets, making it an attractive hub for international businesses and tourists.
Panama offers a range of tax incentives, especially for foreign investors, making it a tax-friendly jurisdiction for real estate purchases. For example, there are tax exemptions for new construction properties under certain conditions. Additionally, Panama’s territorial tax system only taxes income earned within the country, which benefits foreign investors.
Panama is home to a large and growing expat community due to its affordable cost of living, favorable climate, and ease of access to healthcare. This demand for properties from expatriates is pushing the growth of both residential and commercial real estate markets, offering investors opportunities to cater to this demographic.
The Panamanian government has been focusing on large-scale infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and public transit systems. These projects improve accessibility to remote areas and enhance property values in those regions. The expansion of the metro system in Panama City, for example, opens up new opportunities for investment in residential properties.
