Number of major meetings held in P.R. triples in last year
June 18, 2012
The 2011 International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) recently released country rankings show that the number of association meetings taking place in Puerto Rico more than tripled to 30 in 2011 from nine in 2010, when the island hosted a mixed bag of groups.
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Popular launches ‘On/Off’ energy exhibit
June 15, 2012
In keeping with its corporate practice of participating in the discussion of issues affecting the island, Banco Popular unveiled Thursday its newest exhibit, called “On/Off: Energy options for Puerto Rico,” at its Old San Juan building.
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W Retreat, Copamarina resorts nab TripAdvisor honors
June 14, 2012
The W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island and the Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa in Guánica were the recent recipients of “Certificate of Excellence” awards from renown travel site TripAdvisor, the hotels announced separately.
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Econo launches 2nd phase of social responsibility campaign
June 14, 2012
Supermercados Econo, in conjunction with 17 companies, announced the second phase of its “Gestos Positivos Pásalos Pa’lante” (“Positive Gestures, Pay them forward”) corporate social responsibility program will kick off Saturday.
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Puerto Rico Hospital Supply joins NextGen, Dell to deliver e-records solutions
June 14, 2012
Healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions provider NextGen Healthcare Information Systems LLC and Dell announced Wednesday an agreement with Puerto Rico Hospital Supply Inc. to jointly market and deliver advanced technology solutions and services to medical practices of all sizes and physician networks throughout Florida, the Caribbean, and opportunity to expand into the Central and South American markets.
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Tourism chief checks ground transportation services at LMM’s Terminal ‘A’
June 12, 2012
Tourism Company Executive Director Luis Rivera-Marín on Monday went to check the work being done in the area of ground transportation service at Terminal A, what is now known as the JetBlue Terminal at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
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IAB readies to unveil local social network usage trends
June 5, 2012
The Internet Advertising Bureau, Puerto Rico chapter, will unveil the results of the second edition of its Social Networks study, which aims to show the prevailing trends in the use of online networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Skype, LinkedIn, Google, YouTube and others.
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Scotiabank ranked among LatAm’s ‘best multinationals to work for’
June 4, 2012
For the fifth consecutive year, Scotiabank has been included in the Great Place to Work Institute's list of “Best Companies to Work For in Central America and the Caribbean,” for its operations in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Panama, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
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Open Mobile: Data roaming deal with Verizon opens new business prospects
June 4, 2012
Prepaid wireless carrier Open Mobile recently struck a data roaming agreement with Verizon Wireless that will allows customers traveling stateside to avoid overage charges for using another network.
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Leading Edge Logistics buys Horizon International Shipping of Miami and San Juan
June 4, 2012
Third-party logistics company Leading Edge Logistics recently announced the acquisition of Horizon International Shipping of Miami and San Juan, a non-vessel owning common carrier (NVOCC), joining Leading Edge Logistics’ Puerto Rico division LEL Caribe.
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Chef Cielito Rosado opening eatery at Culebra’s Club Seabourne
June 1, 2012
Puerto Rican Chef Cielito Rosado will be taking her culinary expertise to Culebra, opening a new restaurant at the Club Seabourne boutique hotel.
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JetBlue’s new DC-LMM flights to start Aug. 23
May 31, 2012
JetBlue Airways announced Wednesday that its new nonstop "capital-to-capital" service from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport will begin on August 23, 2012.
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Popular effects 1-for-10 reverse stock split
May 31, 2012
Popular Inc. announced Wednesday that the 1-for-10 reverse split of its common stock, $0.01 par value per share, became effective Tuesday. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico's parent company's common stock is now trading on a split-adjusted basis.
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Teissonniere to head PR firm Burson-Marsteller
May 30, 2012
Public affairs and digital marketing services agency Burson-Marsteller announced Tuesday the appointment of Lynnette Teissonniere as market leader for its operation in Puerto Rico. Teissonniere will be based in San Juan and will report to Ramiro E. Prudencio, president of Burson-Marsteller Latin America.
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Doubletree by Hilton gets high marks for quality
May 30, 2012
The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel San Juan in Condado recently received an “outstanding” classification during a quality control evaluation by Hilton Hotels, Yodil Cabán, general manager of the hotel, said Tuesday.
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