Metro Pavía Health devotes $10M to medical tourism
April 21, 2016
After a $10 million investment, Metro Pavía Health System has become the private hospital network with the highest number of medical tourism certifications in Puerto Rico, company executives said.
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Saborea ’16 gathers culinary stars for weekend of eats
April 8, 2016
The 9th edition of “Saborea Puerto Rico: A Culinary Extravaganza” fest will bring together more than 80 local chef and invited Food Network and Travel Channel chefs who will demonstrate their skills this weekend.
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PR/DR ferry sidelined through July for $8M overhaul
March 21, 2016
America Cruise Ferries, which offers ferry service between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, is anchoring its Caribbean Fantasy cruise ship through July for an $8 million remodeling.
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LMM Airport officials unveil new $55M Terminal C
March 18, 2016
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport executives and government officials inaugurated Thursday the recently renovated, 87,000 square-foot, $55 million renovation of Terminal C.
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Fresh new start for El Portal Hotel in Condado
March 18, 2016
Sporting a fresh new look that highlights its attractive architectural design, the former El Portal hotel in Condado is slated to reopen soon under a new name and new ownership.
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Aerostar highlights milestones since takeover of LMM
March 2, 2016
Agustín Arellano has worked as a private pilot, air traffic controller and general director of air traffic services throughout his long career, but three years ago, the Mexican aviation pioneer took on his latest challenge: transforming Puerto Rico’s flagship airport from an obsolete relic of the 20th century into a modern world-class gateway.
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Burell, local chefs to headline 9th ‘Saborea’ culinary fest
March 2, 2016
Familiar Food Network personalities and a roster of local chefs will headline the 9th edition of the Saborea Puerto Rico culinary fest, slated for April 7-10 on the grounds of El Escambrón beach.
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PRHTA sues to keep politics out of tourism marketing
February 18, 2016
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association filed a lawsuit at the San Juan Superior Court Wednesday to protect the destination’s marketing campaign from being affected by “undue intervention” from the State Elections Commission, trade organization Chairman Miguel Vega confirmed.
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ESJ Towers rebadged as ESJ Azul after $12M facelift
January 28, 2016
ESJ Towers, located in the municipality of Carolina, has undergone an extensive six-month renovation to the tune of $12 million led by travel industry veteran Keith St. Clair. After the renovation that added approximately 30 direct employees to the roster the property has been re-branded as ESJ Azul.
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$30M Hyatt Place San Juan hotel opens in Miramar
January 26, 2016
The Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center, the fourth property flying the Hyatt flag on the island, officially became the newest resident of the Puerto Rico Convention Center District in Miramar, through a nearly $30 million investment.
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SJ Marriott unveils $500K vice-presidential, junior suites
January 25, 2016
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino officially unveiled this weekend its renovated vice-presidential and junior suites, which at a cost of $500,000 feature contemporary designs and spectacular views of San Juan and the Atlantic Ocean.
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Expedia: Travel demand for Puerto Rico up 15% in 3Q15
January 21, 2016
Travel demand for the Puerto Rico market experienced about 15 percent growth year-over-year in the third quarter of 2015, the Expedia group revealed Wednesday at the Caribbean Travel Marketplace event in the Bahamas.
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New $3M Hotel Decanter opens its doors in Old San Juan
December 18, 2015
A new $3 million boutique hotel — Hotel Decanter — recently opened in Old San Juan, adding to the historic city’s roster of options of places to stay.
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Culebra’s El Navegante Guest House opens this week
December 14, 2015
This week's opening of El Navegante Guest House adds to Culebra's room stock and brings to a happy conclusion longtime efforts by its two owners to develop the property on which the small hostelry is located.
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Study finds challenges, opportunities for tourism sector
December 14, 2015
Puerto Rico’s tourism service providers face a number of challenges and opportunities to do business, including branding and infrastructure and mobility issues.
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