Study: Sports betting, online gaming could shore up millions for P.R.
April 24, 2019
Puerto Rico has the opportunity to be a leader in the United States as it looks to enter the sports betting and online gaming market but needs to build upon their already strict regulatory structure that relies on suitable operators and a strong, experienced regulator that understands the existing legal market. Such were the findings […]
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PRHTA outlines initiatives for ‘Tourism Day’ on Sept. 6
September 5, 2018
The event will take place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Isla Verde, where the PRHTA will also host members of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.
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DMO chief to speak about the entity as ‘vehicle for progress’
May 24, 2018
Brad Dean, CEO of the island’s Destination Marketing Organization, will discuss the direction that promoting Puerto Rico will take to members of the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association during an industry luncheon May 31.
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PRHTA honors tourism industry ‘star employees’
April 26, 2018
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association recently held its summit event for the awarding of employees, supervisors, and managers in all components of tourism on the island, "The Super Stars of the Tourism,” at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel.
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Saborea culinary fest returning to Carolina Public Beach, April 5-8
February 27, 2018
Saborea Puerto Rico: A Culinary Extravaganza, will mark its 11th edition by returning to its roots, taking the event back to where it was first held in 2008 — at the Carolina Public Beach, April 5-8, this media outlet confirmed.
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Expedia representatives to offer data on tourism in P.R., Caribbean
February 27, 2018
Experts from online travel agency Expedia will be presenting data on tourism market behavior in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, during a workshop Feb. 28 at the San Juan Marriott Hotel and Stellaris Casino, starting at 4 p.m.
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PRHTA holds job fair this week to fill available posts in PR
November 14, 2017
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association will hold a job fair Nov. 16, at 9:30 a.m. at the International School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts of the Universidad del Este (UNE) in Carolina, trade group President Clarisa Jiménez announced.
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Parallel 18, PRHTA ally to promote industry innovation
August 7, 2017
Given the challenges and opportunities that new business models provide in the global tourism industry, Parallel 18 (P18) and the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association (PRHTA) have established a collaboration agreement that will benefit startups that participate in the business accelerator and the members of the hotel association.
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PRHTA asks for public hearings on gambling law changes
June 29, 2017
Miguel Vega, chairman of the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association said Wednesday “some sectors of the Puerto Rico Senate are attempting to amend the Gambling Law to benefit the operators of illegal slot machines, to allow them to pay out prizes in cash.”
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Execs named in tourism, small biz, restaurant industries
June 21, 2017
This edition of “Climbing the Corporate Ladder” features several executive appointments in Puerto Rico’s private sector, in the areas of tourism, small business development and the restaurant industries.
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Study shows P.R. has ‘best potential’ for tourism growth
April 20, 2017
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association revealed Wednesday a series of key findings that prove Puerto Rico still has opportunities and the potential to lead in tourism in the Caribbean region, if the tourism ecosystem is developed with better in-depth market insights, and strong public-private partnerships.
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PRHTA study: PR needs DMO to boost tourism, economy
January 13, 2017
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association unveiled Thursday a study that confirms tourism as the sector that can provide “quick stability and economic growth” to Puerto Rico.
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P.R. small inns offer variety, discounts for holiday season
December 22, 2016
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association this week offered a round-up of the offers by the island’s small inns, known as “paradores” during the holiday season, including free nights when booking several nights, meals, moderately priced activities, and discounted rates.
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PRHTA rolls out agenda for ‘Tourism Month’
September 7, 2016
To mark this year’s “Tourism Month” celebration in September, the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association on Tuesday unveiled an agenda of events including a gathering of the island’s gubernatorial candidates for a discussion about their plans for this economic sector.
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PRHTA ‘surprised’ by video lottery case comments
May 19, 2016
Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association Chairman Miguel Vega expressed surprise Wednesday by the statements made by the Treasury Secretary questioning how long the trade group’s case against the agency on the validity of the regulation to authorize video lottery in Puerto Rico has been in the court.
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