FirstBank announced Tuesday it has expanded its business relationship with Grupo Minuto, LLC. by financing the restoration and remodeling of a new hotel project in Old San Juan, granting $777,000 in financing.
Restaurant chain Red Mango is moving forward with its growth plans in Puerto Rico, with the opening of its 13th location in Old San Juan on May 22, the company announced Wednesday.
Florida-based Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. announced Thursday the pay off of its $14.5 million first mortgage loan secured by the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel at a discount of approximately $218,000.
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.
Old San Juan's urban topography is about to undergo a slight tweaking over the next couple of years.
Bahía Urbana, a mixed-use entertainment venue in the San Juan Bay area, will close 2014 with more than 100 events between box office and free events for the community, and an estimated 250,000 attendees, General Manager Linnette Isona said.
Fast-food hamburger chain Wendy’s is making its return to Old San Juan, with the reopening of its redesigned spot at Plaza de Armas.
The Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel & Casino has completed an extensive, $4 million renovation of its facilities, including upgrades to guest room, corridors, and key public areas, the Palio Restaurant, as well as building exteriors and new technology, sales and marketing director Armando Emanuelli said Wednesday.
La Campechada, San Juan's cultural-tourism event slated to take place this weekend, has proven to be a strong source of employment and economic movement for the municipality, promoting local businesses and creating more than 500 jobs in artistic fields in prior editions.
Several restaurant managers and artisans in Old San Juan agreed that “La Campechada” is going to represent a positive economic boost for local artists and shops making a living in the historic city.
Every country in the world is called upon to safeguard its culture to benefit future generations. Puerto Rico is no stranger to this custom and is proud to relive its culture by means of artistic proposals and workshops that allow its citizens to learn and develop their artistic flair.
A glittering ChocoBar, with a chocolate-based menu sure to melt a dieter's firmest resolutions, has opened in old San Juan as the first salvo in a strategy by the Cortés Group to project its brand, Cortés chocolate, internationally.
A scuffle that broke out Tuesday morning between United Tour Guide members and private tour operators when the Disney Fantasy cruise ship docked unexpectedly in Old San Juan could cost Puerto Rico $2 million in products and services and could damage the island’s reputation as a destination, tourism executives said.
San Juan's expanding gourmet coffee service sector suddenly got more interesting with the entry of a Utah-based franchise with an eye catching name, a world-class product, and big plans for Puerto Rico.
A rare event took place Wednesday when five cruise ships with more than 15,000 passengers aboard docked at the Port of San Juan, said Ports Authority Executive Director Víctor Suárez.
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