The Journal

Investment & Hospitality

Boutique hotels, eco-lodges, retreat centres and the numbers behind hospitality investment on the Azuero Peninsula.

The Short-Term Rental Market in Playa Venao
Playa Venao's rise from surf outpost to a genuine year-round destination has reshaped its rental market. Here is how demand, seasonality, and management realities actually play out for owners.
Is Panama Real Estate a Good Investment
Panama's real estate market attracts a steady flow of foreign capital for reasons that hold up under scrutiny, but it is not a market where every purchase performs equally. Here is what genuinely drives returns.
Running a Retreat Centre in Panama: What It Actually Takes
Retreat centres look serene from the outside. Running one well requires the discipline of a small hospitality business layered with the sensitivity of a wellness practice.
Boutique Hotel Economics in the Azuero Peninsula
Numbers rarely lie, but they do need context. Here is what actually shapes the profitability of a small, well-run hotel on the Azuero Peninsula.