The World Tourism Organization released its latest Global Report on the Meetings Industry in which validates that from the 1,087 million international tourists recorded in 2013, between 20 and 22 percent traveled for business reasons, standing firmly as one of the main development engines of the tourism industry and an important source of income, employment and investments.
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association is launching a new initiative targeting women professionals working in the hospitality industry, called “The Power of SHE.”
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York announced Thursday that José R. González has been named president and chief executive officer of the FHLBNY effective April 1, 2014.
InterContinental Hotels Group announced Thursday the completion of a $22.2 million renovation of the iconic, Morris Lapidus-designed InterContinental San Juan, one of the Caribbean’s most recognized properties.
As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced wireless devices and services, AT&T Puerto Rico has expanded its mobile Internet coverage at the Plaza Las Américas Mall by completing the installation of a new Distributed Antenna System to enhance the customer experience throughout the facility.
The Federal Communications Commissions this week issued a $10,000 fine against Liberty Puerto Rico for running an unlit antenna in Vega Baja, in violation of the federal regulations and the agency’s rules.
A round of inspections by the Puerto Rico Fire Department of businesses located along busy Piñero Avenue in San Juan uncovered that dozens of commercial establishments are not up to code, agency Chief Ángel Crespo-Ortiz said Thursday.
Puerto Rico is at the threshold of a second economic transformation — from an industrial to a knowledge-based and services economy — and has the necessary infrastructure to pull out of its current crisis and build a “stronger and more vibrant economy.
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association offered details Wednesday of this year’s edition of Saborea Puerto Rico: A Culinary Extravaganza, which trade group President Clarisa Jimenez called “the most important culinary event in the Caribbean.”
The Casals Festival, the yearly musical fest founded by cellist Pablo Casals, closed its 58th season on March 15 with a sold-out performance by André Watts. The 2015 season is already in the works but one thing is certain: expect more downsizing.
The Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority confirmed Wednesday that 30 local companies have been certified to participate in bids for federally funded highway and transportation projects, which will help “strengthen the economy and improve the quality of life.”
Payroll, food and electricity represent the three major expenses for Puerto Rico restaurants, which are feeling the crunch of rising costs all-around, Restaurant Association President Carlos Morell said Tuesday during a public hearing at the Senate.
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department is kicking this year’s tax season into high gear this week, when it will begin cutting tax refund checks and will open eight tax return orientation and preparation centers today, agency officials said.
Problems with internal reviews of data related to its allowance for loan and lease losses and the related provision for loan and lease losses will prevent Doral Financial Corp. to file its 2013 annual report in a timely manner with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the bank told the regulator Tuesday.
An estimated 40 workers — unionized and management — will receive pink slips today from GFR Media Inc., parent company of newspapers El Nuevo Día, Primera Hora and Índice, this media outlet learned.
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