P.R. Tourism Co., gov’t CIO partner to create digital archive of sector activity
September 11, 2018
This repository of tourism competitiveness data will be known as the Tourism Intelligence Platform.
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P3 Authority considering unsolicited bid to develop mega yacht marina, dry dock
August 23, 2018
The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnership Authority is conducting a preliminary evaluation of an unsolicited proposal submitted by an undisclosed firm to develop a mega yacht marina and dry dock in San Juan.
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P.R. tourism leaders call for focus on progress nearly a year after María
August 21, 2018
Destination Marketing Organization Discover Puerto Rico announced an initiative that invites visitors, as well as local and international media, to focus on the island’s recovery.
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Ports Authority ‘seeking alternatives’ to build mega-yacht marina in San Juan
August 20, 2018
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority began looking at alternatives about a month ago to build a mega-yacht marina in the Isla Grande sector of San Juan.
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Tourism Co. partners with Beautiful Destinations to stage P.R.’s comeback
August 16, 2018
Looking to erase the perception that Puerto Rico has not yet recovered from Hurricane María, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. has partnered with Beautiful Destinations to reach some 20 million of the platforms users with a portfolio of "comeback" photos and videos.
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P.R. Ports Authority sells former Patillas airport for $150K, 2 more deals possible
August 13, 2018
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority closed on the sale of the first of three regional airports it plans to divest, reaching a deal with Xpert’s Inc. for $156,000 for the former Patillas regional airport, agency Executive Director Anthony Maceira confirmed.
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TSA: Luis Muñoz Marín Airport one of the ‘safest’ in nation, despite contraband
August 9, 2018
The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan is one of the safest in the nation, despite contraband issues and attempts to use the island as a bridge for drug trafficking, Transportation Security Administration officials said.
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Average summer occupancy rates jumped 38% at P.R.’s ‘Paradores’
August 7, 2018
Puerto Rico’s “paradores” experienced an average 38 percent increase in their occupancy rates during the 2018 summer season in comparison to last year, members of the Puerto Rico Small Inn Owners and Tourism Association confirmed.
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P.R. Tourism Co., Airbnb prepare to face natural disasters
August 6, 2018
Looking to be well prepared for an emergency and have sufficient lodging available to help the community face disasters, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. has partnered with Airbnb and International Rescue Group.
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FirstBank grants $782K loan to renovate Casa Wilson in Condado
July 27, 2018
With the goal of supporting the launching of a family business, FirstBank has granted Samuel Rodríguez a $782,793 loan for purchasing and making improvements to the new Casa Wilson, an inn located in Condado.
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Uber marks 2nd anniversary in P.R. with 4,000+ drivers, 175K users
July 26, 2018
With more than 4,000 driver partners and 175,000 users, Uber is marking its second anniversary in Puerto Rico. The platform began operations on the island in July 2016, transforming the way Puerto Ricans and visitors move around.
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Report finds retail prices in P.R. unaffected by Jones Act
July 19, 2018
Economists from Boston-based Reeve & Associates and San Juan-based Estudios Técnicos Inc. released a joint report, “The Impact of the Jones Act on Puerto Rico,” that concluded the Jones Act has no impact on either retail prices or the cost of living in Puerto Rico.
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Marriott Puerto Rico Business Council launches ‘Spark’ program
June 25, 2018
As part of a joint effort with the Department of Education and the Puerto Rico Department of Labor, the Marriott Puerto Rico Business Council recently signed a project that will offer internship opportunities for vocational school students in the hospitality industry at Marriott.
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Spirit Airlines’ new Aguadilla-Orlando route to pump $7M into P.R. economy
June 18, 2018
Starting Oct. 4, 2018, Spirit will begin offering international service from Orlando International Airport to 11 new destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean, including daily flights to the Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla.
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JetBlue Foundation invests in P.R.’s future with $100K in grants
June 12, 2018
JetBlue announced that as part of its 16th anniversary celebration of service to Puerto Rico, the JetBlue Foundation has pledged $100,000 worth of grants to STEM education programs on the island.
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