Panama, March 12, 2024 – El Panama Convention Center (PCC) was the headquarters for the third consecutive year of Expocomer, Expoturismo Internacional and Expologística, in addition to Expofranquicias, generating more than 250 temporary job positions related to kitchen services, operations, security, among other services, for an amount of more than $70,000 dollars, thus benefiting Panamanian families.
With these exhibitions, the PCC reinforces its commitment to contribute to the socioeconomic development of the country and promote meeting tourism through a circle of progress that impacts different actors. This positions Panama as an emerging destination and connection center for business, highlighting its crucial role on the international scene.
“We are very proud to have been the center chosen for these maximum exhibitions of the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama that generated more than 250 sources of temporary employment, an economic impact of more than $70,000 dollars and progress for the entire supply chain. worth. In addition, the Panama Convention Center is carrying out events with zero plastic use, in line with our corporate policies and sustainable practices of the events industry,” said Rodolfo Del Valle, General Director of the Panama Convention Center.
The impact generated by the PCC through these events is evident in different sectors such as hotels, restaurants, commercial and transportation. The arrival of attendees from different countries leads to an increase in demand for local services, thus producing a considerable economic impact.
Expocomer, as a multi-sector fair, connected businessmen and buyers, both Panamanian and international, from more than 30 countries. In addition to facilitating business, the fair held ExpoTech to explore digital trends and innovations. On the other hand, Expofranquicias promoted investment opportunities in franchises, Expologística allowed access to a select audience of experts in the field, and Expoturismo Internacional brought together tourism companies of all sizes offering innovative services.
This March, the PCC also hosts the congress of the Panamanian Society of Oncology for health professionals and Let's Meet by Meetings Panama that connects professionals and experts in sustainability.
It is important to highlight that, in addition to being a business epicenter, the Panama Convention Center stands out for its commitment to sustainability, incorporating ESG criteria in its management, thus raising the standard of events that choose Panama as their venue. In this sense, since January 2024, it implemented a 'zero use of plastic' policy, actively contributing to the reduction of waste, the reduction of environmental pollution and the preservation of ecosystems in the country.
ABOUT THE PANAMA CONVENTION CENTER:
Considered one of the largest structures in the region for congresses and conventions, the PCC, with a privileged location and unmatched value, is a building that has 15,400 m2 of exhibition area, a 4,000 m2 banquet hall and 2,400 m2 in total of 16 meeting rooms, 1,700 parking spaces and a kitchen with the capacity to serve up to 5,000 guests. This building is operated by SMG Latin America, a subsidiary of ASM Global, a leading company in the management of convention centers, arenas and stadiums.