Managing Partner, Island Realty International
Resort Real Estate & Development Strategy
Justine Catalano has spent over 12 years in Bocas del Toro, Panama, building a career in resort real estate, hospitality, sales, marketing, and strategic business development.
As Managing Partner of Island Realty International, the real estate brokerage representing Red Frog Beach Resort, Justine leads real estate sales, marketing, business operations, strategic communications, and partnerships.
Throughout her career, she has worked closely with resort developers, investors, property owners, and hospitality operators, contributing to the growth and evolution of Red Frog Beach Resort. Her experience spans real estate transactions, resort positioning, asset management initiatives, strategic communications and public relations, and collaboration on major resort projects and infrastructure improvements.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Sociology from the University of California, San Diego, Justine combines strategic thinking, relationship building, and a deep understanding of international real estate markets. Her ability to connect people, opportunities, and ideas has been central to her work in the hospitality and real estate industries.
Having lived and worked in Bocas del Toro for over a decade, Justine offers clients a unique combination of local knowledge, international perspective, and firsthand insight into resort ownership and investment in Panama.
Passionate about creating meaningful connections between people and places, Justine remains dedicated to the continued growth and next chapter of Red Frog Beach Resort, connecting buyers and investors with opportunities in one of Panama’s most distinctive Caribbean destinations.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, reading, and spending quality time with her daughter.