Ritz-Carlton officially presents its Dorado Beach Reserve property
July 18, 2011
A day ahead of the first scheduled walk-through of the property, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. announced Monday the official launch of the Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the first of its kind in the Americas and the second under the luxury brand in Puerto Rico.
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Signature Flight Support buys Tropical Aviation Corp.
July 15, 2011
Orlando, Fla.-based Signature Flight Support announced Friday its acquisition of Tropical Aviation Corp. operating out of Isla Grande’s Fernando L. Rivas Dominicci Airport. The amount of the transaction was undisclosed.
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P.R. included in MasterCard’s ‘Priceless Cities’ program
July 7, 2011
Puerto Rico’s pristine beaches and slew of entertainment options have long made it one of the most exciting destinations in the world. However, in recent years, the economy has presented a challenge that the tourism industry has addressed with creative campaigns.
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PPP process starts for LMM
July 5, 2011
Companies interested in pursuing the management contract for the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Carolina have until Aug. 8 to submit their requests for qualifications to participate in the bidding process.
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New cruise ship incentives law signed
July 5, 2011
The cruise ship industry, a cornerstone of the island’s tourism economy, will be getting expanded incentives and benefits when anchoring in Puerto Rico, following the approval of a sweeping law that will also favor the distribution chain, service providers and tour operators.
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Crowley buys Puerto Rico Freight Systems
July 1, 2011
Jacksonville-based Crowley Holdings Inc., parent company of the 119-year-old Crowley Maritime Corporation, announced Friday it has acquired the business and assets of Puerto Rico Freight Systems in Guaynabo, for an undisclosed amount.
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P.R., D.R. tourism officials drafting multi-destination marketing strategy
June 30, 2011
Tourism representatives in Puerto Rico are working with their peers in this island nation to develop all-inclusive, multi-destination packages to attract more visitor traffic to both islands, who in turn would get the opportunity to visit both destinations in the same trip.
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P.R-D.R. ferry officially inaugurated in Santo Domingo today
June 30, 2011
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic -- One month after restarting its maritime connection between Puerto Rico and this neighboring island nation, the Caribbean Fantasy ferry will be officially inaugurated at the Don Diego terminal in the city's colonial zone during a ceremony later today.
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JetBlue adding direct San Juan-Bradley route starting in January
June 29, 2011
Low-cost carrier JetBlue announced Wednesday the January 2012 start of direct, non-stop service between the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and Bradley International Airport in Connecticut — a popular route long underserved by airlines.
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JetBlue enroute to becoming P.R.’s largest carrier
June 17, 2011
Discount airline JetBlue announced the start of two new routes out of Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, officially dethroning American Airlines as the island’s largest carrier.
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3 new hotels, 1st casino in pipeline for Vieques
June 13, 2011
Three new hotels — including the first to incorporate a casino — are in the works for the island municipality of Vieques, representing a total investment of $55.1 million and the possibility of adding some 200 new rooms, News is my Business has learned.
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Direct LMM-Havana flights could start as early as July
June 9, 2011
Miami-based C&T Charters plans to offer flights between Puerto Rico and Cuba as early as next month, CubaNews reported.
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Ferry service to the D.R. sets sail June 1
May 30, 2011
Marine Express and America Cruise Ferries will begin offering passenger ferry service between the port of Mayagüez and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic starting Wednesday.
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Iberia moving in with partner American Airlines at LMM
May 26, 2011
American Airlines and partner Iberia announced Thursday they will be sharing the same terminal and counter space at the Luis Muñoz Marín Airport, starting Saturday.
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Fortuño administration files new cruise ship industry law
May 25, 2011
Slightly more than a month before the island’s current cruise ship incentives law expires, the Gov. Luis Fortuño administration filed Wednesday a new bill that would expand the scope of benefits offered to a sector that generates $245 million for the local economy.
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