Study Tour

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World-renowned for its physical beauty, the Panama Canal, a Financial Hub and as the Shopping Capital of Latin America, Panama City is also home to some of the most exciting, innovative and successful retail concepts.

The Study Tour of Shopping Centers in Panama City will visit stimulating, creative and innovative shopping centers, which have been developed and adapted to fit the Latin American business climate, lifestyle and changing demographics of the region. Some have won awards for their shopping centre design, so bring your notebooks and cameras, as there will be much to earn and much to see on this valuable and enjoyable educational experience.

Its privileged geographical position has allowed this strategically placed small nation to grow into an ever more important crossroad of the world; since before Columbus discovered America, then for the Spanish Conquistadors and now as a universally recognized trading and business center. Panama City has large shopping districts such as the Via España, Central Avenue, etc., where you can find boutiques, bazaars, gift shops, jewelry stores and many modern shopping malls. The Free Zone, located in Colon, 45 minutes from Panama City by car, is the world's largest free zone and duty free shopping area. Panama City is the Shoppers' Paradise of Latin America! Centers on the itinerary include MetroMall, Albrook Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Property Owners, Development Officers, Asset Managers, and others of related disciplines
• Investors
• Marketing Directors
• Shopping Center Managers
• Sales and Leasing Agents
• Retailers
• Architects and Designers

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• Learn the secrets of successful shopping centers and how to apply them to yours.
• Look at innovative ways to redevelop, lease, and customize your shopping center.
• Meet and share experiences with colleagues from around the world.
• Discover innovative architecture and design concepts and what should be an appropriate tenant mix for your center.
• Find methods to increase your center's sales and profits.
• Learn unique maintenance and security tactics.
• Gain knowledge on tactics for operating your center efficiently.

A separate registration fee is required.

For more details regarding this tour and the centers to be visited, please download the pdf here.