During calendar year 2018, it was estimated that about 113,000 people migrated to other jurisdictions in the United States, in net terms, according to the latest data from the American Community Survey released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Migration from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States increased by 36.9% between 2017 and 2018, […]
International startup accelerator parallel18 has selected 42 startups for its seventh international cohort that starts Nov. 6th. The startups are bringing innovative solutions in industries such as education, fintech, biotechnology, SaaS, energy, environment, cleantech, computer software, food technology, advertising, tourism, fitness, e-commerce, agriculture and media. The selected companies come from 10 different countries of which […]
A 55% increase in tourist demand compared to last year, a 14% increase in airport arrivals vs. 2018, a 11.8% increase in lodging revenues vs. 2017, a secured economic impact of $92 million in meetings and conventions bookings, were some of the highlights presented by Destination Marketing Organization Discover Puerto Rico to the Puerto Rico […]