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This U.S. Coast Guard graphic outlines the differences between legal and illegal passenger-for-hire vessels. (Credit: US. Coast Guard)
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USCG to monitor illegal charters during San Sebastián Street Festival
NIMB Staff January 15, 2026

Agencies say increased maritime enforcement is planned in San Juan Harbor from Jan. 15-18. #NewsismyBusiness

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Solar panels installed atop the multi-story parking facility at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport form part of a $14 million microgrid project designed to improve energy resilience and reduce operating costs.
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$14M solar microgrid advances at Puerto Rico airport
NIMB Staff January 14, 2026

Skysense is developing the largest airport microgrid on the island at Muñoz Marín Airport. #NewsismyBusiness

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This year’s San Sebastián Street Festival will be dedicated to Puerto Rican filmmaker, actor and director Jacobo Morales, whose career spans more than seven decades.
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SanSe 2026 to drive $9.9M impact as festival returns
NIMB Staff January 12, 2026

Cruise arrivals, hotels and culture fuel San Juan’s peak weekend. #NewsismyBusiness

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The rooftop lounge at Magdalena 1163 in San Juan’s Condado district was designed for small gatherings, private dinners and events.
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$7M Magdalena 1163 boutique hotel opens in Condado
NIMB Staff January 5, 2026

The new property offers a hotel designed for business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, exclusivity and personalized service. #NewsismyBusiness

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Jackpot del Encanto, developed in partnership with Aristocrat Gaming, marked its 10th anniversary in Puerto Rico. (Courtesy photo)
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Jackpot del Encanto marks 10 years with $4.8M in prizes
NIMB Staff December 18, 2025

Casino prize program spans 19 properties and includes a $10,000 charitable donation. #NewsismyBusiness

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A Yield Sec briefing on Puerto Rico’s online gambling market found that digital visibility, not licensing, shaped where players ended up. (Credit: Drx | Dreamstime.com)
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Study: Illegal online gambling drains Puerto Rico’s gaming economy
NIMB Staff December 16, 2025

A new Puerto Rico briefing warns illegal operators capture more than 80% of online gambling revenue, raising risks for tax collections, tourism and consumer protection. #NewsismyBusiness

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An image from U.S. Coast Guard footage shows the medevacuation of a passenger from the Celebrity Apex. (Photo credit: U.S. Coast Guard)
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Cruise ship medevac off Puerto Rico receives wide coverage
Eduardo San Miguel Tió December 16, 2025

Coast Guard rescue seen as sign of island’s maritime readiness. #NewsismyBusiness

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An aerial view of the Ciales site where the Elefante Eco-Lodge is planned, featuring off-grid systems and modular structures the developers say are designed for climate resilience.
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Monllor backs $2.8M eco-lodge project in Ciales
NIMB Staff December 12, 2025

Partnership aims to fund and build an off-grid, climate-resilient eco-hospitality retreat powered by modular, sustainable design. #NewsismyBusiness

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The Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde opens as the first Hyatt Centric-branded hotel in Puerto Rico.
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$54M Hyatt Centric hotel debuts in Puerto Rico
NIMB Staff December 10, 2025

Former Verdanza Hotel rebranded to usher in the new flag. #NewsismyBusiness

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JetBlue is Puerto Rico’s largest air carrier.
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JetBlue to launch 5 routes, generating $119M for Puerto Rico
NIMB Staff December 3, 2025

New flights expand access to untapped U.S. markets and strengthen Puerto Rico’s air service footprint. #NewsismyBusiness

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According to Airbnb data, in 2024, for every U.S. dollar spent on an Airbnb stay in Puerto Rico guests spent about four dollars more in the local economy.
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Airbnb activity pumps $1.7B into Puerto Rico’s economy
NIMB Staff December 2, 2025

Platform reports strong 2024 impact, supporting more than 30,000 jobs and extending tourism spending into island communities. #NewsismyBusiness

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According to Airbnb’s internal data for late 2025 and early 2026, 45% of domestic searches in Puerto Rico are made by groups and 25% by families, reflecting strong local travel demand during the holiday season.
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Airbnb sees surge in domestic tourism as year-end demand rises
NIMB Staff November 26, 2025

Groups, families and seniors drive strong domestic booking trends for the 2025 holiday season. #NewsismyBusiness

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Brilliant Lady arrival marks $19M boost for San Juan
NIMB Staff November 24, 2025

Virgin Voyages launches its 2025–2026 season as San Juan Cruise Port activates the renovated Panamerican Pier West. #NewsismyBusiness

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Located between El Yunque National Forest and the Atlantic Ocean in Río Grande, Puerto Rico, the 500-acre Wyndham Grand Rio Mar resort features newly renovated rooms, pools and amenities.
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Wyndham Rio Mar completes $60M resort transformation
NIMB Staff November 20, 2025

The renovation introduces redesigned rooms, new pools, expanded dining and a speakeasy cabaret as the property targets luxury travelers and meetings business. #NewsismyBusiness

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From left: Scott Woodgate of BetMGM; Ben Tutt, managing partner of The Condado Collection; and Juan Carlos Santaella, executive director of the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission, took part in the announcement.
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Casino del Mar unveils $9.7M renovation on 17th anniversary
NIMB Staff November 19, 2025

The upgraded gaming venue adds new tech, redesigned spaces and expanded entertainment. #NewsismyBusiness

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