Sprint, SMG, PRHTA appoint key management execs
April 19, 2016
A trio of executives known for their excellence in their respective fields has been appointed to key management slots in recent weeks to oversee Puerto Rico operations.
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Boys & Girls Club creates tourism development program
May 5, 2015
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico, along with the Department of Housing and the Public Housing Administration, recently re-inaugurated its first club at the Ernesto Ramos Antonini housing project in Río Piedras.
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Puerto Rico needs to find ‘mofongo factor’ to compete
January 23, 2015
Puerto Rico needs to find that one thing that makes it authentic to be able to compete against — and move ahead of — other tourist destinations that offer the same basic travel experiences. And that one thing, according to a branding expert, is the “mofongo factor.”
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PRHTA honors excellence in tourism sector
September 22, 2014
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association wrapped up its recent annual convention with a luncheon in which it announced this year’s winners of its excellence in tourism awards.
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PRHTA convention fixing on sector’s economic benefits
September 8, 2014
Under the theme “Window of Opportunities,” the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association will celebrate its annual convention Sept. 8-10 at the Condado Plaza Hilton hotel, during which it will focus on the industry’s contributions to the island’s economic development.
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PRHTA to host talk on boosting job performance
July 15, 2014
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association announced Monday the upcoming seminar, “Managing time and energy: fundamentals of high performance,” through which it seeks to help participants elevate job performance and daily life.
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Puerto Rico nat’l culinary team ‘Best in Caribbean’
July 8, 2014
The Puerto Rico National Culinary Team was crowned once again "Best Culinary Team in the Caribbean" at the Taste of the Caribbean competition held at the Hyatt Regency in Miami.
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PRHTA to host gathering for professional women
March 24, 2014
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association is launching a new initiative targeting women professionals working in the hospitality industry, called “The Power of SHE.”
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Saborea Puerto Rico culinary fest returns April 4-6
March 20, 2014
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association offered details Wednesday of this year’s edition of Saborea Puerto Rico: A Culinary Extravaganza, which trade group President Clarisa Jimenez called “the most important culinary event in the Caribbean.”
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Private sector trade groups discuss S&P downgrade
February 5, 2014
As word of the decision taken by Standard and Poor’s to downgrade Puerto Rico’s credit rating to junk level, the island’s biggest trade groups spoke out. Following are their individual statements.
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Tourism execs, gov’t launch anti-illegal gambling push
January 28, 2014
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association, in conjunction with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, announced Monday the start of an educational campaign to urge island residents not to support illegal gaming.
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PRHTA heralds holiday season at ‘Saborea Winter Party’
December 11, 2013
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association officially kicked off the holiday season this past weekend with the culinary celebration of Saborea Puerto Rico Winter party at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Isla Verde.
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PRHTA welcoming the holidays with Saborea event
November 15, 2013
The Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association announced Thursday details of the event through which it will officially welcome the holidays, the “Saborea Puerto Rico Winter Party.”
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PRHTA pleased with House study on illegal slots
September 26, 2013
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association said this week it is “pleased” with the results of the final report for House Resolution 129 that ordered a study on the causes for casino closings on the island, which pointed to illegal slot machines as the cause.
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PRHTA unveils ‘PUR Puerto Rico’ rewards program
September 10, 2013
The Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association unveiled Monday details of a strategic alliance with local and international businesses that seeks to strengthen the island’s lure as a destination, to be known as “PUR Puerto Rico.”
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