150+ travel industry professionals to visit P.R. to encourage sustainable tourism
May 7, 2019
The Tourism Cares organization will gather more than 150 travel industry professionals when it holds the “Tourism Cares for Puerto Rico” event next week. The three-day event has the support of the Puerto Rico Tourism Co., agency officials said. Under the “Travel with Purpose” slogan, members of the travel industry, community-based projects, government officials, agricultural […]
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Demand for independent rentals in P.R. back to pre-María levels
April 30, 2019
Lodging demand on the island during the first quarter of 2019 is on par with levels reported during the same quarter in 2017, 14 months post-hurricane Maria, signaling an “unprecedented pace of recovery” for a destination, Destination Marketing Organization Discover Puerto Rico announced. Total demand for independent rentals is up 72% from first quarter 2017 […]
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Renovated Candelero Beach Resort flies Wyndham flag in Palmas del Mar
April 26, 2019
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is incorporating the remodeled Candelero Beach Resort hotel in Palmas del Mar in Humacao into its portfolio of properties once again, company officials announced. The all-inclusive property underwent a $3 million renovation following Hurricane María in 2017, reopening as Wyndham Candelero Beach Resort this week. “We’re very proud of this new […]
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‘De Tu Closet a mi Prom’ initiative returns to Verdanza Hotel
April 26, 2019
“De Tu Closet a Mi Prom,” a nonprofit community event aimed at helping public high school senior girls with limited financial means get free donated prom dresses and accessories in exceptional condition, will return to the Verdanza Hotel in Isla Verde next week, hotel officials announced. This year Verdanza Hotel has decided not just to […]
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DMO rolls out new ‘Have we met yet?’ marketing campaign for P.R.
April 25, 2019
Discover Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico’s Destination Marketing Organization, announced the rollout of Puerto Rico’s brand campaign: “Have We Met Yet?” focusing on “the hospitable and welcoming nature of the island’s people.” By posing the question “Have We Met Yet?” the campaign seeks to reintroduce the island to the world and brings to life the exotic […]
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Study: Sports betting, online gaming could shore up millions for P.R.
April 24, 2019
Puerto Rico has the opportunity to be a leader in the United States as it looks to enter the sports betting and online gaming market but needs to build upon their already strict regulatory structure that relies on suitable operators and a strong, experienced regulator that understands the existing legal market. Such were the findings […]
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Newmark Knight Frank secures $30M loan to refinance Sheraton Old San Juan
April 22, 2019
On behalf of Tishman, Newmark Knight Frank has arranged a $30 million floating-rate loan from Banco Popular for the refinancing of the Sheraton Old San Juan on behalf of its client Tishman, the companies announced. Tishman has been operating the nine-story, 240-room, hotel and retail property since 2004 and acquired the property in 2015. The […]
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Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino to undergo $10M renovation
April 11, 2019
The Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino will embark on a $10 million top-to-bottom makeover, starting with its 503 guest rooms, the lobby and bar areas, this media outlet confirmed. The work will begin in July and should be completed by November, said Jeannette Avilés, director of sales and marketing for the property that opened […]
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Gov’t unveils online ticketing service for Vieques/Culebra ferry service
April 9, 2019
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced the creation of a digital platform that will allow users of the ferries traveling between Vieques, Culebra and Ceiba to purchase tickets online, access route maps and find answers to frequently asked questions. Through www.porferry.com users will have access to a detailed itinerary of routes with boarding and departure times, estimated times of […]
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Iberia confirms year-round flight schedule between San Juan, Madrid
April 5, 2019
In the framework of the World Travel Tourism Council World Forum that is currently taking place in Seville, Spanish carrier Iberia announced it will expand its operation on the Island to offer direct flights between Madrid and San Juan throughout the year. The airline will offer three weekly flights between Madrid and San Juan during […]
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Rosselló unveils legislation to regulate sports betting, includes e-sports, fantasy sports
April 2, 2019
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló introduced legislation to regulate sports gambling on the island, which is expected to attract visitors and improve the economy, he said during a news conference. The legislation includes a reorganization with a new public policy in favor of gambling. In anticipation of unveiling the bill, the government referred to two […]
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P.R. Tourism Co. unveils new ‘Voy Turisteando’ campaign to boost domestic vacations
March 28, 2019
Looking to promote domestic tourism and motivate residents to vacation on the island, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. unveiled its newest promotional campaign, entitled “Voy Turisteando.” Tourism Co. Executive Director Carla Campos presented “Postales,” the first internal tourism ad campaign under the “Voy Turisteando” brand. “During 2018, a total of 505,740 residents stayed in traditional […]
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Delta to boost available seats between Atlanta-San Juan, anticipating heavy holiday travel
March 27, 2019
Delta Air Lines is preparing to accommodate increased holiday demand by adding larger aircrafts to serve the Atlanta-San Juan route, the carrier announced. The route will operate one of its four daily flights with an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. “From Thanksgiving through the winter season, visitors flock to Puerto Rico to experience its vibrant culture, biodiversity, […]
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Casino Metro unveils $2M expansion, adds 41 new slots and 8 gaming tables
March 22, 2019
The Casino Metro at the Sheraton Hotel at the Convention Center District in Miramar, inaugurated a $2 million expansion that adds 41 new slot machines and eight gaming tables. As this media outlet reported, the expansion — the first since the casino opened in 2009 — will represent new full-time jobs, 45 in total, of […]
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Discover P.R. outlines 1st year efforts to reposition the island’s brand
March 21, 2019
Destination Marketing Organization Discover Puerto Rico presented the first industry report of the year, highlighting efforts and successes accomplished to reposition the island’s brand, and establishing priorities in which they will focus to continue strengthening the market abroad in 2019. In front of an audience of nearly 400 professionals from the tourism, travel and convention […]
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