Nonprofits partner to create $2.4M tourism education scholarship fund
October 29, 2020
The Kinesis Foundation announced its alliance with the Scholarship Foundation for Hospitality and Tourism Studies Inc., to create and run the Hospitality and Gastronomy Studies Scholarship Fund, which has $2.4 million available. The Hospitality and Gastronomy Studies Scholarship Fund will grant scholarships, financial assistance, and incentives to Puerto Rican students with limited resources who are […]
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NY Fed’s Williams: ‘P.R. must leverage natural, human assets’ to bounce back
March 29, 2019
New York Fed President John Williams urged Puerto Rico to leverage its natural, cultural and human resources to create a sustainable, strong, vibrant and prosperous economy for future generations. During his two-day visit to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands — which fall under his agency’s jurisdiction — Williams participated in a conversation with […]
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P.R. to host Caribbean Hotel investment summit in Nov.
August 12, 2015
Puerto Rico will host the 5th edition of Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operation Summit.
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PRHTA blasts Tourism Co.’s ‘unrealistic stance’ on VAT
February 23, 2015
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association blasted the Tourism Co.’s stand on the proposed value-added tax structure the government is proposing as part of a comprehensive tax reform, saying the agency should “evaluate all aspects that will affect the hospitality industry.”
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Meet Puerto Rico names hotelier Hopgood to head Board
November 12, 2014
The Board of Directors of Meet Puerto Rico announced Tuesday the appointment of hotelier Peter Hopgood as chairman.
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Puerto Rican culinary student wins int’l cooking contest
May 19, 2014
The InterContinental San Juan and Víctor Bonano-Ortiz, a culinary student at the Jose A. (Tony) Santana International School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts recently won the hotel brand's “Ultimate Culinary Clash,” a cooking competition and scholarship fundraiser for culinary students.
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Ritz-Carlton San Juan’s new GM seeks industry unity
May 15, 2014
The Ritz-Carlton San Juan recently brought back a familiar face to helm its operations, Jacqueline Volkart, who is intent on putting the property at the forefront of preferred locations for business and pleasure travel.
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Diageo offers $55K in scholarships for ‘Learning for Life’ initiative
March 13, 2012
British liquor producer Diageo has kicked off the recruitment of college students interested in participating in its “Learning for Life” program, an eight-week hands-on training on Puerto Rico’s service and tourism industry.
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