THIS YEAR’S Expocomer organized at Atlapa by the Panama Chamber of Commerce and  ending  March 25, generated commercial transactions of $135 million, according to  preliminary calculations of the organizers.

The 5th version of the trade fair, received 16,778 visitors over four days. And  11,852 "business contacts" were made with  1,597 appointments.

In addition, the fair resulted in the equivalent of 8,000 overnight stays in hotels.

"Let us remember that these results increase as the months advance, because there are follow­ups to the

business contacts established at the event, and that results in future deals being made," said Chamber President Jorge Garcia Icaza.