General Information

Although you may notice some new names and email addresses, Linda Lawson, Kinetico’s long-time travel partner, remains in place as Kinetico’s lead trip coordinator. She, along with many of her team members who have worked on past Kinetico programs, will provide the same excellent service and attention to detail that you’ve come to expect on Kinetico trips.

KINETCO TRIP POLICIES
Last-minute cancellations, “no shows,” or substitutions (replacing a registered guest with another), occurring less than 2 weeks before the trip, will incur a service fee of $300 and will be required to reimburse Kinetico for half the cost of the airfare and any other applicable charges.

Trips to Kinetico’s exclusive Incentive Trip and Awards Ceremony are by invitation only and may not be purchased unless the dealership has already earned a trip or trips in an award category. Trips for purchase are subject to availability. Contact Pam Langlotz at Kinetico with questions on purchasing trips.

All travel and hotel arrangements MUST be booked through Kinetico’s travel agency. If travel and hotel arrangements are made outside of the Kinetico program (online or through a personal travel agency), guests will be charged an additional fee to participate in Kinetico’s private events.

Earned trips are not transferable from one dealer/salesperson to another nor can they be exchanged for cash, goods or services.

DOCUMENTATION
As a U.S. citizen visiting Panama, you must have a valid passport. (Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid a minimum of 3 months from your arrival day.) For more information regarding passport requirements, U.S. citizens can visit http://www.travel.state.gov or call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778. It is recommended that you leave a copy of your passport (a photo copy of the page with your picture, passport number and personal details) with a relative/friend at home and carry an extra copy with your personal belongings in a separate area from the original, should it be lost. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with the consulate in your area for proper documentation.

AIR TRANSPORTATION
Air transportation is provided round-trip from your gateway city to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama, on the group dates of March 25 and 28, (March 24 and 28 for Top Performers). Any changes or extensions to your travel plans, dates other than group dates, special required flights or stop overs en route should be requested as soon as possible. Within seven business days of receiving your information, an airline schedule will be emailed to you for your approval. 

Any changes or extensions to your travel plans outside the group dates may result in a higher fare at your expense and must be requested prior to your airline ticket being issued. Once tickets have been issued, they are non-refundable and non-transferable, and additional fees may apply for any changes.  Additional charges may apply to provide a matching schedule. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your flight arrangements, please contact the Travel Leaders Group department via email at groups@travelleaders.com or Allegra Thornton at athornton@travelleaders.com 678-879-0128 talk/text. Please note: All air arrangements will be made by the Travel Leaders Group Department.

TRANSPORTATION TO THE HOTEL
Transportation between the Tocumen International Airport and Westin Playa Bonita will be provided on the group dates of March 25 and 28, (March 24 and 28 for Top Performers). It is approximately a 40 minute ride.  Transportation to and from the airport to the Westin is also included for any guests booking pre and/or post stays with our company. Please indicate your interest on your registration.

HOTEL EXTENSION/PRE AND POST STAYS
Rooms are pre-registered at Westin Playa Bonita in your name from March 25 and 28, (March 24 and 28 for Top Performers).

The 2023 Kinetico pre and post rate for a Deluxe Oceanview room on the all-inclusive plan, including taxes, gratuities, and transfers to the airport for your pre and/or post night:

$260 single occupancy all-inclusive
$215 double occupancy per person all-inclusive

This rate is valid three days before or after the group dates, subject to availability. If you wish to arrive early or leave late, please indicate your requested dates via online registration as soon as possible.

Pre and Post nights will be reserved and guaranteed at The Westin Playa Bonita at your request by our agency.  The hotel will secure your payment for your all-inclusive pre and/or post nights at check-in. 

CLIMATE AND ATTIRE
In March, temperatures are an average of 90 degrees for highs and 70 degrees for lows. Recommended attire during the day at the resort is casual. Casual to dressy casual is appropriate for the evenings.

CURRENCY
The official currency of Panama is the Balboa, named after Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa. One Balboa is divided into 100 cents. Since 1904 one Balboa equals one US Dollar and since then, the US Dollar has legally circulated in Panama. In other words, in practice, the currency used day-to-day in Panama is the US dollar, which is also legal tender. For this reason, Panama is considered a dollarized country. 

ELECTRICITY
Local voltage is between 110 and 120 volts AC and plugs are identical to the US standard.

PHONE SERVICE & INTERNET
Additional charges will apply when making international calls from your room. We suggest that you check with your cell phone service provider to see if your service plan extends to Panama. Please be advised that additional roaming charges may apply. Wireless high-speed internet access is complimentary in each guest room and in public areas throughout the property.

TIME ZONE
During our trip dates, the US will be observing Daylight Savings Time (DST). Panama does not observe DST and will remain on Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Example:
Panama (EST) 11:00 a.m.
Cleveland (EDT) 12:00 a.m.
Chicago (CDT) 11:00 a.m.
Salt Lake City (MDT) 10:00 a.m.
Sacramento (PST) 9:00 a.m.

QUALIFIERS RESPONSIBILITIES
All personal charges outside of the Kinetico trip are at your own expense. These include but are not limited to the following: long distance phone calls, movies/videos, gift shop purchases, tours, etc.; any charges incurred apart from the 2023 Kinetico hosted events; additional air transportation costs incurred by individuals aside from the Qualifier and Spouse/Companion; airport transfers to and from the Westin Playa Bonita outside of the official arrival and departure dates; expenses incurred due to early arrivals and late departures and expenses incurred by additional family members are at your own expense.

TAX INFORMATION
Kinetico dealers and sales professionals are responsible for the tax liability (2023 tax year) of all trips awarded and taken. A 1099 will be issued when applicable.  Please contact Pam Langlotz at Kinetico for the approximate cost of your earned trip.