PRHTA to grill gubernatorial candidates in annual convention
September 6, 2012
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association will mark its annual convention to be held Sept. 17-21 by asking the island’s gubernatorial candidates to outline their strategies to tackle five main “pillars” of concern to the industry: security, the current labor situation, energy costs, casino-related problems, and the much-discussed creation of the destination management organization.
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Aromas, flavors to mix at ‘Chocolate & Coffee Expo’
September 6, 2012
The flavors and aromas of coffee and chocolate will waft through the Puerto Rico Convention Center Sept. 22-23 during the Coffee & Chocolate Expo, an event that has attracted more than 40,000 visitors in the past two years, becoming the largest exhibition in the Caribbean for the industries and their complementary products.
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CIAPR announces new Sept. 13-16 convention date
September 4, 2012
After having to postpone its Expo Convention 2012 due to Tropical Storm Isaac's looming threat last month, the Puerto Rico College of Engineers and Surveyors, known as the CIAPR, has rescheduled the event for Sept. 13-16, trade group President Angel L. González-Carrasquillo said.
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P.R. radio industry planning ‘historic get-together’
June 11, 2012
Puerto Rico’s commercial radio industry is marking a significant milestone this year, when it will commemorate 90 years since WKAQ-AM, its first station, went on the air in 1922.
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PRMA set to elect 2nd woman to preside group in 84 years
May 30, 2012
For the first time in 12 years and the second in its 84-year history, the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association is gearing up to elect Waleska Rivera, president of Danosa Caribbean, to head the trade group during elections slated for this weekend’s annual convention, Executive Vice President William Riefkohl said Tuesday.
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Dominican Republic presidential candidates to headline PRMA convention
May 14, 2012
The Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association will be hosting its 84th annual convention under the “We’re all manufacturers” slogan, adopted to reflect “the multiplicity of industry elements,” said trade group President Pedro Watlington.
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2nd edition of Baby Boomers & Seniors Expo slated for October
September 7, 2011
Following the massive success of last year's "Baby Boomers & Seniors Expo," which drew some 15,000 people to the Puerto Rico Convention Center in two days, event organizers are gearing up to celebrate the second edition, Oct. 1-2.
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PRHTA pushes on with pursuit of ‘DMO,’ readies for 25th annual convention
September 1, 2011
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association is moving forward with making the establishment of a destination management organization, or DMO, for Puerto Rico a reality, organization executives said Wednesday.
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P.R. making waves to sway cruise ship business
August 31, 2011
While commending the current administration’s “follow-through” attitude toward the cruise ship industry, Michele Paige, president of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association said Puerto Rico has a lot to gain from the trade group’s upcoming 18th annual conference happening in San Juan in October.
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2,100 librarians descend on S.J. metro area for convention
August 13, 2011
Some 2,100 members of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions from more than 120 countries will be in San Juan for a five-day convention that is expected to pump $2.8 million into the local economy, the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau said Friday.
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P.R. lands major Caribbean tourism convention in ’12, ’13
July 23, 2011
Following a successful event last year, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and the Caribbean Tourism Organization announced Friday that the annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference will return to Puerto Rico in 2012 and 2013. The event represents an economic boon for Puerto Rico and draws attention to the island as an ideal convention destination.
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U.S. Hispanic Women’s CofC to hold convention in P.R.
June 2, 2011
Miami-based United States Hispanic Women Chamber of Commerce will expand its reach to Puerto Rico later this year, when it holds its “Connecting Women, Empowering Minds” convention on the island, event organizers said this week.
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Travel agent convention to draw 1,200 participants
January 14, 2011
Puerto Rico is gearing up to welcome more than 1,200 travel agents from 120 countries who will participate in the American Society of Travel Agents' annual convention, slated for April 14-17.
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