Marina Puerto Del Rey sold to Texas-based Safe Harbor Marinas
September 2, 2021
Marina Puerto del Rey, the largest marina in the Caribbean, has been sold to Texas-based Safe Harbor Marinas in a transaction that closed on Sept. 1, the buyer announced. The financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. “We are very excited to welcome Puerto Del Rey to Safe Harbor,” said Jason Hogg, chief investment officer […]
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Ports opens $3.7M Bravo runway at Ceiba regional airport
September 1, 2021
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority announced the opening of the Bravo taxiway at the José Aponte de la Torre de Ceiba Regional Airport, following an investment of more than $3.7 million in local and federal funds. The Bravo taxiway is one of the main access points for aircraft from and to the runway during take-off […]
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Ports completes $1.4M waterproofing project at Ponce’s Mercedita Airport
August 26, 2021
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority completed rehabilitating the waterproofing system in the passenger terminal of the Mercedita International Airport in Ponce, at a cost of $1.4 million, which was paid for with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds and the agency’s own money. During the passage of Hurricane María in September 2017, the Mercedita Airport […]
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Independent rental property owners, operators launch Viva Puerto Rico alliance
August 24, 2021
Puerto Rico’s short-term rental property owners and operators have come together under the Viva Puerto Rico alliance to unite and represent the segment, organizers said. VPR seeks to “give a voice to its diverse membership by providing formal representation, education, and resources for these types of accommodations — seeking to provide quality hospitality to guests, […]
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More ferries to join Puerto Rico/Vieques/Culebra maritime route by year’s end
August 19, 2021
The maritime connection between Puerto Rico and the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra will see the arrival of several additional passenger and cargo vessels — expanding the fleet to nine — by year’s end, Matt Miller, president of HMS Puerto Rico, confirmed. In an interview with News is my Business, Miller also said the […]
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Discover Puerto Rico: Pace of tourism recovery in recent months is ‘astounding’
August 19, 2021
The pace at which Puerto Rico’s tourism sector has been recovering since the start of the pandemic has been “astounding,” exceeding the Caribbean and US averages, said Discover Puerto Rico CEO Brad Dean during the organization’s monthly industry update. Citing its internal data, the DMO confirmed that June and July’s lodging demand pushed the year-to-date […]
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Puerto Rico tourism sector to get $120M injection in federal funds
August 18, 2021
Puerto Rico’s tourism sector will get $120 million in American Rescue Plan funds to promote the island as a destination and develop five specific projects, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said. “Tourism is one of the most important and fastest growing economic sectors in the world, with an annual growth of 2.5% during the last decade,” said […]
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Ports Authority submits $10M grant application for Pier 15 renovation project in San Juan
August 17, 2021
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority announced it has submitted a grant application to the US Department of Transporation’s Maritime Administration, seeking $10 million to cover 80% of the cost associated with rehabilitating operations at Pier 15 at the Port of San Juan. The federal funding is being requested under the Port Infrastructure Development Program, Ports […]
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Barranquitas couple opens $125K Luna Escondida conceptual experience hotel
August 16, 2021
A young couple from Barranquitas invested more than $125,000 and launched Luna Escondida, a unique conceptual accommodation in the mountains of Puerto Rico. The property, located in the central town, is characterized by the presence of elements related to the moon, the natural environment that surrounds it, and the prominence of the black color in […]
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Ponce to host 3rd stop of Puerto Rico Cocktail Week Isla
August 13, 2021
The third stop of Puerto Rico Cocktail Week Isla will begin Aug. 16 at the Juana Díaz Cigars cigar bar in the historic Hotel Meliá in Ponce, with a schedule of seminars aimed at hospitality industry personnel, organizers confirmed. “Puerto Rico Cocktail Week Isla has become an enriching enjoyment of internal tourism on our beautiful […]
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Discover Puerto Rico launches campaign to promote island’s off-the-beaten-path locations
August 10, 2021
Discover Puerto Rico has partnered with local influencers, municipalities, and the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) to identify eight off-the-beaten-path locations across the island, and is challenging visitors and locals to find them through a series of clues shared on its website and social media channels. “Travelers have developed a newfound appreciation for […]
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Small inn owners: Executive Order falls short in two areas for tourism sector
August 9, 2021
The Puerto Rico Association of Owners of Small Inns and Tourism said the most recent Executive Order related to COVID-19 falls short on two key aspects, which they believe should be considered to “strengthen and improve the effectiveness of its implementation” in the sector. The owners of small inns (known as “paradores”) believe that based […]
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Puerto Rico tourism authorities launch ‘Return the Love’ campaign
August 6, 2021
Looking to promote the development of tourism in a “safe, healthy, and responsible way,” the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, Aerostar, and Discover Puerto Rico outlined a collaborative strategy to launch the new tourist orientation effort “Return the Love.” This initiative seeks to show the visitor the natural, historical and cultural benefits that Puerto Rico offers […]
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FEMA allocates $1.7M for regional airport rehabilitation projects already underway
August 5, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded more than $1.7 million for the repair of regional airports throughout the island. The funds are destined for permanent repairs in the airports of Aguadilla, Ceiba, Culebra, Mayagüez and San Juan (Isla Grande), the federal agency confirmed. The Puerto Rico Ports Authority has reported that passenger split among […]
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New research reveals price no longer primary driver of travel decisions
August 2, 2021
New research from Expedia Group reveals shifting views on travel, including positive sentiment on vaccine passports, increased budgets, and an enduring demand for safety and financial security. The Traveler Value Index examined the views of 8,000 people in eight countries to understand their values and expectations as the pandemic becomes more controlled in many parts of the world. “As […]
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