This will be the low-cost carrier’s third announcement of added flights and destinations in the past week.
Grants of varying amounts were provided to organizations that are investing in the island’s future.
The expansion is already underway and should be ready by January 2019.
The “paradores” are known for hospitality and affordable rates.
The city-to-island partnership includes a swap of marketing and advertising assets, valued at $300,800.
IMEX 2018 served as the stage for the announcement of the addition of 657 new rooms in October, which represents an investment of $1.9 billion.
Both agencies were recommended by a local tourism industry task force.
During the first three months of operation, the DMO has focused on establishing its business structure and conducting research.
In the past 12 months, “paradores” Boquemar, Combate Beach Resort, El Buen Café and Villas Sotomayor have invested more than $1.2 million in modernizing the facilities, property owners said.
All renovations are expected to be completed by December 2018.
Foundation for Puerto Rico announced details of its event — Destino Hack Summit, the first conference in the Caribbean focused on technology and innovation in the Visitor Economy, whose purpose is the economic development of the island.
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve reopened Monday, a little over a year after Hurricane María hit the island, causing damage to the property.
The service will be provided with four vessels leased from a private operator at a cost of $15 million for one year.
Combate Beach Resort was evaluated under the requirements of the Sustainable Tourism and Environmental Performance Stewardship program.
Luxury small cruise ship companies SeaDream Yacht Club and Windstar Cruises will make scheduled stops in Vieques and Culebra from October to March 2019.
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