Study shows P.R. has ‘best potential’ for tourism growth
April 20, 2017
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association revealed Wednesday a series of key findings that prove Puerto Rico still has opportunities and the potential to lead in tourism in the Caribbean region, if the tourism ecosystem is developed with better in-depth market insights, and strong public-private partnerships.
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Pazos FBO rebranded as Jet Aviation San Juan
April 19, 2017
Jet Aviation and the San Juan-based Pazos FBO, located at the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport, recently signed an FBO management agreement to be managed by Jet Aviation and rebranded as Jet Aviation San Juan, company officials announced Tuesday.
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CBP: ‘Knowing what to expect makes travel easier’
April 12, 2017
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers process more than five million individuals in a year arriving from international destinations at all ports of entry in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Expedia: Caribbean luxury travel demand on the rise
April 12, 2017
The Expedia group, the world’s largest online travel agency, is reporting that travel demand to luxury properties throughout the Caribbean increased in 2016.
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Ports Authority, Royal Caribbean partner to repair pier
April 7, 2017
The government of Puerto Rico will partner with cruise line Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to improve the Muelle Panamericano II pier in San Juan, officials announced Thursday.
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Ferries del Caribe to re-launch PR/DR service in May
April 6, 2017
More than a year after a fire consumed the vessel used to provide transportation between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, maritime company Ferries del Caribe will resume the service in May, company officials announced.
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Norwegian Air Shuttle to drop P.R. routes by year’s end
April 4, 2017
Norwegian Air Shuttle, which officially touched ground in Puerto Rico in November 2015, will drop service between Europe and San Juan effective this winter, the company and local airport officials confirmed.
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Small inn owners: ‘Much work ahead for the DMO’
April 3, 2017
The Association of Puerto Rico Small Inn (“Paradores”) Owners expressed its support for the recently created Destination Marketing Organization, betting on a 20 percent growth in visitors if the purpose of the law is fulfilled.
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Rosselló signs law creating DMO for P.R.
March 31, 2017
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló met one of his campaign promises Thursday with the signing of the law creating an independent Destination Marketing Organization to handle branding and marketing efforts for Puerto Rico as a tourism destination.
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Frontier Airlines adding P.R. to its footprint in June
March 29, 2017
Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines will begin flying to the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport for the first time starting June 11, 2017, Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced Tuesday.
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Study: PR needs integrated destination management
March 28, 2017
The Foundation for Puerto Rico released a study that shows that beyond establishing a Destination Marketing Organization, or DMO, for Puerto Rico, the island has a pressing need for a destination management plan.
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Tourism Co. turns attention to PR’s budding hostel sector
March 27, 2017
The upcoming launch of a premium hostel in the Condado area is sure to draw more attention to this type of lodging geared to young travelers but gaining traction with budget travelers of all ages.
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Crowley takes delivery of 3 new cranes in San Juan
March 24, 2017
Three new, ship-to-shore cranes that were constructed in Ireland were delivered to Crowley Puerto Rico Services’ Isla Grande Terminal in San Juan Thursday, marking a historic milestone for the company and island, the company said.
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House OKs bill to create DMO, moves to Senate
March 21, 2017
The Puerto Rico House on Monday approved a bill submitted by Gov. Ricardo Rosselló that seeks to create a Destination Marketing Organization to improve tourism promotional efforts for the island.
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Aerostar marks 4 years operating LMM Airport
March 2, 2017
Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC is marking its fourth year as operator of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, with a list of achievements including breaking passenger traffic records, infrastructure improvements, and new commercial establishments.
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