Most beach hotels and the City have only 30% of their rooms occupied, so they have trouble paying their taxes until, say the actors in the tourism industry.
The temporary closure of the Pearl Hotel Playa Blanca by lack of occupation, which left some200 people unemployed , highlights the crisis that is currently facing the country's tourism industry, a situation that has been exposed by different business associations in the country.
Although the hotel has not yet submitted a statement about his decision, sources close to the sector as Ursula Kiener ensure closure.
Sara Pardo, president of the Panamanian Association of Hotels (APATEL) , said he called the hotel to verify the closure decision and what he was told was that "when they were ready to make an announcement would." However, if you call the resort to make a reservation is being informed those concerned that no reservations made for after June 30 and is temporarily closed.
Kiener said the reason for the closure is the lack of hotel occupancy , situation facing most of the beach hotels and city, which have 30% of their rooms occupied, so they have trouble paying their taxes up .
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