HMS Ferries Inc., gov’t begin transition of Vieques/Culebra ferry service
November 10, 2020
HMS Ferries Inc., a subsidiary of the Hornblower Group, and the Puerto Rico Maritime Transportation Authority (MTA), announced the start of the transition process for the operation and maintenance of the island’s maritime transportation systems. The system includes service between Cataño and San Juan and between Ceiba, and the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra […]
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Gov’t assigns another $50M to help Puerto Rico tourism sector pull out of pandemic
November 3, 2020
The government of Puerto Rico announced the allocation of an additional $50 million to the tourism industry assistance program for businesses impacted by the decline in that sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The program seeks to provide operational support for business interruption as a result of COVID-19,” Gov. Wanda Vázquez said. “In addition to […]
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Puerto Rico Tourism Co. contributes $68K to reopen Camuy Caves attraction
October 29, 2020
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. and the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources signed an agreement to speed up the reopening of the iconic Río Camuy Caves Park, which has been closed since Hurricane María hit in 2017. Through the agreement, the Tourism Co. assigned $68,000 in materials and equipment needed to recondition the attraction […]
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Construction starts on $2.5M Douglas Highway Hotel in Cabo Rojo
October 23, 2020
Local entrepreneurs Douglas Ojeda and Glorymar Ortiz broke ground on what will be the $2.5 million Douglas Highway Hotel in Cabo Rojo, a 38-room property that will generate 70 direct and indirect jobs. On hand for the start of construction was Puerto Rico Tourism Co. Executive Director Carla Campos, who said “it’s encouraging and a […]
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Discover Puerto Rico: 56.4% of consumers ‘ready to travel’
October 16, 2020
Discover Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico’s destination marketing organization, shared results of a recent market study that showed that 56.4% of consumers are “ready to travel,” with more than 40% expecting their next trip will take place before the end of the year. Citing the data gathered by its research partner Destination Analysts, Discover Puerto Rico […]
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Puerto Rico Tourism Co. restarts campaign to encourage residents to explore the island
October 16, 2020
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. relaunched its “Check Into Your Island” campaign to convey the message on the health and safety measures to be considered to do internal tourism and take advantage of offers currently available only for Puerto Rico residents. The goal is to retrigger the tourism sector’s economic activity after more than six […]
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Puerto Rico Tourism Co. 1st in US to get ‘Safe Travels Stamp’ for hygiene protocols
October 13, 2020
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) granted its Safe Travels Stamp to the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), making the island the first U.S. destination to be included in the international organization’s certification program. Tourism Co. Executive Director said the recognition “promotes the island’s image as an attractive, forward-thinking destination and, most importantly, as a place […]
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Tourism, private sector execs unveil the Puerto Rico Tourism Business Council
October 9, 2020
Looking to promote the enactment of healthy public policy that benefits the island’s tourism industry and achieves a positive multiplier effect, business leaders, employment generators, and local capital investors from several sectors of the tourism industry have come together to create the Puerto Rico Tourism Business Council. Among its immediate priorities and in its commitment […]
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Airbnb has collected, paid $16.8M+ in occupancy tax in Puerto Rico in 3 years
October 8, 2020
Short-term rental platform Airbnb announced that from Aug. 1, 2017 to Aug. 31, 2020 it has collected a total of $16.8 million from the 7% hotel room occupancy tax and remitted the money to the Puerto Rico government. In 2017, Airbnb established an agreement with the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. to formalize short-term rentals and […]
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Fairmont El San Juan hotel names new GM, plans to upgrade property
October 7, 2020
The Fairmont El San Juan hotel has named Kelley Cosgrove as general manager of the Isla Verde property, which is also in line to undergo a round of renovations, this media outlet confirmed. Cosgrove, who brings with her 33 years of experience with the chain in properties in Canada, Dubai, Hawaii and California, has been […]
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80% of Puerto Ricans looking for ‘staycations,’ Airbnb says
October 2, 2020
An analysis of the Airbnb travel platform showed that 80% of the searches that Puerto Rico residents carried out in August and September were to travel within the island. The trips will be domestic with the possibility of working from the accommodation and with a family profile, the travel platform said. Locations are chosen based […]
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Mercedita Airport’s ‘Alpha’ taxiway inaugurated after $10.7M upgrade
October 2, 2020
Puerto Rico government officials inaugurated the Alpha taxiway at the Mercedita International Airport in Ponce, following a $10.7 million renovation, Puerto Rico Ports Authority Executive Director Joel Pizá-Batiz said. The Alpha taxiway is the main access for aircraft to use to and from the runway during take-off and landing operations. Pizá Batiz said that the […]
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Puerto Rico gets $3.2M reimbursement from U.S. Dept. of Transportation
September 30, 2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it will reimburse Puerto Rico some $3.2 million under the Emergency Relief for Road and Bridge Repairs program. The money was used to repair roads and bridges damaged by by storms, floods, and other unexpected events. In Puerto Rico’s case, the federal agency allocated three funding assignments: $2.2 million […]
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Puerto Rico Tourism Co. showcases rural attractions on ‘World Tourism Day’
September 25, 2020
As part of the activities to commemorate World Tourism Day on Sept. 27, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. published a schedule of official activities to mark the occasion. These activities will be held in the upcoming weeks and showcase “Tourism and Rural Development,” the theme chosen by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the 40th […]
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Ports Authority gets additional $24.2M for Aguadilla airport reconstruction
September 24, 2020
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority received an additional grant of $24.2 million to develop the runway reconstruction project at the Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla, agency Executive Director Joel A. Pizá-Batiz announced. “This new grant is added to the historic $26 million grant announced last week. This is a very important achievement within the Ports […]
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