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The Star of the Seas docked at San Juan’s Pier 3 during its first visit to Puerto Rico.
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Cruise arrivals bring $800K boost to San Juan economy
NIMB Staff September 17, 2025

Star of the Seas debut, Celebrity Beyond bring 13,000 visitors, $3.5 million impact projected this year. #NewsismyBusiness

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Uber and Puerto Rico’s Urban Train saw record ridership during Bad Bunny’s “No me quiero ir de aquí” residency at the Puerto Rico Coliseum. (Image generated by ChatGPT)
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Uber, ATI mark record ridership during Bad Bunny residency
NIMB Staff September 16, 2025

Puerto Rico’s Urban Train and Uber report “historic” mobility figures linked to activities at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness

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Hotel Villa Cofresí in Rincón is marking its 60th anniversary with a $3 million expansion project.
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Villa Cofresí marks 60 years with $3M expansion plan
NIMB Staff September 11, 2025

Rincón hotel to add rooms, solar system, event spaces and upgrades. #NewsismyBusiness

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Raúl Márquez-Hernández, former Puerto Rico secretary of state and current legislative adviser for the Puerto Rico Tourism Co., testifies before the House Tourism Committee on room tax proposals.
Featured, Tourism/Transportation
Fight brews over Puerto Rico hotel tax money
Maria Miranda September 10, 2025

Lawmakers propose funding police, Porta del Sol. #NewsismyBusiness

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Travelers arrive at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, which handled nearly 1.2 million passengers in August, a 4.6% increase from a year earlier. (Credit: Discover Puerto Rico)
Featured, Tourism/Transportation
LMM airport sees 4.6% passenger growth in August
Michelle Kantrow-Vázquez September 10, 2025

International traffic rises 13.7% as the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport strengthens role as island’s main gateway. #NewsismyBusiness

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Willianette Robles, head of the Puerto Rico Tourism Office, and Víctor Moneo of Iberia sign the new agreement.
Featured, Tourism/Transportation
Iberia to expand flights, strengthen Puerto Rico tourism pact
Michelle Kantrow August 28, 2025

Airline will reach 12 weekly flights, setting record capacity. #NewsismyBusiness

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A Contour Airlines ERJ-135 regional jet will operate the new San Juan–Dominica route.
Featured, Tourism/Transportation
Contour to launch Puerto Rico-Dominica flights next month
NIMB Staff August 28, 2025

New service expands Puerto Rico’s hub role in Caribbean travel. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico to cancel $168M port scanning contract
Maria Miranda August 25, 2025

Governor cites costs and no results. #NewsismyBusiness

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Ports Authority Executive Director Norberto Negrón
Featured, Tourism/Transportation
Ports Authority allocates $1.4M to improve Arecibo airport
NIMB Staff August 25, 2025

FAA-backed project will rehabilitate the Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Regional Airport’s apron, access roads and lighting. #NewsismyBusiness

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From left, Gov. Jenniffer González and Puerto Rico Tourism Company Executive Director Willianette Robles-Cancel
Featured, Tourism/Transportation
FCCA Cruise Convention returns to Puerto Rico in October
NIMB Staff August 22, 2025

Event to draw 700 and add $5M to local economy. #NewsismyBusiness

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Ports Authority Executive Director Norberto Negrón (center) tours the security modernization project at Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla.
Featured, Tourism/Transportation
Ports Authority invests $1.2M in new security system at Aguadilla airport
Contributor August 18, 2025

The project includes solar-powered IP cameras, a monitoring center, and tech upgrades. #NewsismyBusiness

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Jorge Pérez, CEO, Discover Puerto Rico
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Jorge Pérez to lead Discover Puerto Rico starting in September
Maria Miranda August 15, 2025

Destination tourism organization selects veteran events executive to oversee island’s promotion. #NewsismyBusiness

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As part of Uber Campus, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (Sacred Heart University) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, will feature official Uber signage and a designated pickup and drop-off zone to facilitate student use of the app.
Featured, Tourism/Transportation
Puerto Rico debuts 1st Uber Campus in LatAm at Sacred Heart University
NIMB Staff August 15, 2025

Initiative aims to ease student mobility with discounts, designated zones and app support. #NewsismyBusiness

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Featured, Tourism/Transportation
Puerto Rico’s record tourism in ’24 had $18B impact
NIMB Staff August 14, 2025

Island welcomed 11.7 million visitors, supporting more than 91,000 jobs. #NewsismyBusiness

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The Integrated Transportation Authority will use the federal funds to rehabilitate the Maritime Transportation Maintenance Base in Puerto Rico, enabling in-house vessel repairs and dry dock work.
Featured, Tourism/Transportation
Puerto Rico to get $1.2M in federal ferry boat program funding
Michelle Kantrow-Vázquez August 14, 2025

Part of $175M awarded nationwide to improve and expand ferry services. #NewsismyBusiness

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“We’re very excited to welcome the Star of the Seas for the first time today to the San Juan Pier, as well as the Celebrity Beyond, which together bring more than 13,000 people, including passengers and crew.

 

This first visit of the Star of the Seas is estimated at approximately $600,000, and with the next five scheduled calls, it will exceed $3.5 million in direct economic impact.”

 

— Willianette Robles-Cancel, executive director, Puerto Rico Tourism Co.

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