PRHTA convention slated for Sept. 9-11 in San Juan
September 6, 2013
The Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association will be hosting its 27th annual convention under the “Tourism, Vital for Economic Growth” theme, Sept. 9-11, organizers announced Thursday.
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MasterCard’s ‘Priceless Puerto Rico’ turns 2
August 23, 2013
Sales volumes for businesses participating in MasterCard’s “Priceless Puerto Rico” program grew by 9 percent, while the volume of transactions rose 13 percent in the last two years, the credit card company said upon announcing the results of the initiative launched in 2011 in partnership with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association.
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Slot operators: ‘We’re not to blame for casino loses’
August 22, 2013
The president of the Union of Electronic Machine Operators (UDOME by its Spanish acronym), Rafael Hernández-Cañete, said Wednesday they are not to blame for casino revenue losses as a result of illegal slot machines, as the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association claimed recently.
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Condado Plaza rebranding pulls it out of ‘luxury’ category
August 7, 2013
The announcement by Hilton Hotels & Resorts that San Juan’s iconic Condado Plaza hotel would no longer fly the Conrad flag — adopting the Hilton name instead — represents a brand shift for the property that may not be as business-as-usual as it seems.
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Scuffle over Disney Fantasy tours could cost Puerto Rico $2M, tourism execs say
July 31, 2013
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.
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Tourism, hotels eager for active summer season
June 24, 2013
Some say "go east," others "go west." For Puerto Rico, "go south" offers promising prospects in terms of tourism.
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PRHTA hosting ‘Saborea Puerto Rico Summer Party’
June 12, 2013
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association disclosed details Tuesday of the “Saborea Puerto Rico Summer Party,” a new event to kick off the summer, and complement the promotion of culinary initiatives on the island, while showcasing the best in local cuisine.
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Saborea nets $1.7M for Puerto Rico economy
April 12, 2013
Last weekend, Puerto Rico became the mecca for some 7,000 food enthusiasts who descended upon a beachfront bluff at Escambrón beach to savor the best dishes and drinks from the island’s culinary elite who gathered for Saborea de Puerto Rico.
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Foodies take note: ‘Saborea’ culinary fest is this weekend
April 5, 2013
Food enthusiasts from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean will be able to take a bite out of the island’s best dishes this weekend, during the 6th edition of the Saborea Puerto Rico culinary fest, which will feature a constellation of local and international chefs.
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PRHTA blasts bid to legalize slots outside casinos
February 20, 2013
Citing a study that concluded that legalizing slots in places other than casinos could represent multimillion losses for the industry and the government, as well as the elimination of hundreds of jobs, the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association blasted Tuesday a proposal by Rep. Rafael “Tatito” Hernández to get those machines online.
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Private sector makes post-elections call for unity
November 8, 2012
Now that the dust has settled on one of Puerto Rico’s most contentious political campaigns and elections, the island’s private sector is hopeful that government officials, especially Governor-elect Alejandro García-Padilla, will set aside partisan bickering to work together to re-energize and move the economy forward.
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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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‘Priceless Puerto Rico’ program exceeds 1st year expectations
August 30, 2012
Puerto Rico’s inclusion in MasterCard’s “Priceless Cities” program has resulted in higher-than-expected levels of success during its first year and is now being set up for an expansion beyond the San Juan metropolitan area into other towns with brisk tourism activity.
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Saborea Puerto Rico bringing ‘foodies’ together in April
February 8, 2012
The fifth edition of the “Saborea Puerto Rico” premier culinary tourism event is gearing up to take center stage at the Escambrón Beach once again this year to bring together the best of food and wine from Puerto Rico and the world on April 21-22.
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DMO closer to becoming reality with Fortuño’s backing
September 29, 2011
Governor Luis Fortuño’s public support of establishing a Destination Marketing Organization for Puerto Rico took members of the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association by surprise Wednesday, but they are ready to take him up on his word, the trade group’s president Ismael Vega said.
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