FAQ

Because it best fits our vision on low impact development that is compatible with its natural surroundings and is most attractive from a commercial point of view.

We want to stand out.  We  also want to show the Panamanian hospitality industry that there is a market for hospitality that blends in and respects nature instead of tearing it down so a hotel can be built.

No!  We plan to  operate our hotel ourselves (no franchise).  While we definitely are aware of the advantages of being part of a well respected hotel chain, we don’t want to compromise on our commitment to become a leader in sustainable tourism and achieve our longterm goals. 

As you can see on this page, no self-respecting eco retreat is part of a chain formula.

Having said that,  cooperation with other like-minded hospitality operators are certainly going to be realized.

As this study – Why large hospitality companies should welcome “credibly green” competitors  – from Cornell’s Center for Hospitality Research shows, our target market won’t exactly be impressed by us being part of a franchise either.

Because we know it well. Because it contains to so-important Corredor Mesoamericano that urgently needs protection.  Because there are interesting tax incentives for eco-tourism and renewable energy projects that help make our projects economically feasible.

Because it best fits our vision on low impact development that is compatible with its natural surroundings and is most attractive from a commercial point of view.

We want to stand out.  We  also want to show the Panamanian hospitality industry that there is a market for hospitality that blends in and respects nature instead of tearing it down so a hotel can be built.

Because we know it well. Because it contains to so-important Corredor Mesoamericano that urgently needs protection.  Because there are interesting tax incentives for eco-tourism and renewable energy projects that help make our projects economically feasible.

No!  We plan to  operate our hotel ourselves (no franchise).  While we definitely are aware of the advantages of being part of a well respected hotel chain, we don’t want to compromise on our commitment to become a leader in sustainable tourism and achieve our longterm goals. 

As you can see on this page, no self-respecting eco retreat is part of a chain formula.

Having said that,  cooperation with other like-minded hospitality operators are certainly going to be realized.

As this study – Why large hospitality companies should welcome “credibly green” competitors  – from Cornell’s Center for Hospitality Research shows, our target market won’t exactly be impressed by us being part of a franchise either.