2 hotels receive TripAdvisor certificates of excellence
June 30, 2017
Hix Island House in Vieques and Combate Beach Resort in Cabo Rojo each received a a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in response to outstanding traveller reviews over the past year.
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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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Op-Ed: Science Trust can help alleviate PR’s crisis
June 29, 2017
In the midst of Puerto Rico’s most severe social, political, and economic crisis in its modern history, a public institution shines brightly to help develop the economy by advancing science and technology.
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Oncologist wins court fight against Triple-S
June 29, 2017
Mayagüez Oncologist Sifredo Acarón got the San Juan Superior Court to San Juan to overturn a decision by health insurer Triple-S to cancel his contract as a medical services provider in the region.
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Tourism Co: Normandie Hotel needs $20M in repairs
June 28, 2017
The iconic Normandie Hotel, located at the entrance of the San Juan islet, needs an investment of some $20 million to be brought back to its former glory, Tourism Co. Executive Director José Izquierdo said during confirmation hearings on Tuesday.
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Tech repair co. uBreakiFix opens 1st of 5 stores in PR
June 28, 2017
Tech repair company uBreakiFix recently expanded its North American footprint with the opening of its first of five stores planned for Puerto Rico, at an initial investment of $250,000, executives announced.
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Costa Bahía Hotel unveils $2.8M in new rooms, upgrades
June 28, 2017
The Costa Bahía Hotel, Convention Center & Casino in Guayanilla recently added 30 new suites to the property, at a cost of $2.8 million, as part of its strategy to create a unique tourism destination in the island’s southern region.
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Oversight Board holding 8th open meeting June 30
June 28, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico confirmed Tuesday it will hold its eighth Open Meeting — and fourth to be held in Puerto Rico — in San Juan on June 30 at 8:30 a.m.
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Casino Metro unveils new VIP suite at Coliseum of PR
June 28, 2017
With an investment of more than $ 300,000 the Casino Metro of the Sheraton Hotel at the Convention Center in San Juan inaugurated Tuesday at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum of Puerto Rico, which it will open to VIP clients and to benefit nonprofits.
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Guayacán: 18 startups competing in ’17 EnterPRize
June 27, 2017
After a judging session this past weekend, Grupo Guayacán Inc. (GGI) announced the 18 startups that will go on to compete as finalists in this year’s EnterPRize Business Building Competition, the organization announced Monday.
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Mayagüez MD sues Triple-S for ‘endangering’ patients
June 27, 2017
Sifredo Acarón, a hematologist-oncologist based in Mayagüez, filed a lawsuit against healthcare insurer Triple-S Salud Inc. and Triple-S Medicare Advantage Inc. for canceling his contract effective June 30.
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Coca-Cola Golf tourney raises $500K for PR nonprofits
June 27, 2017
Coca-Cola Bottlers Puerto Rico celebrated the 10th edition of its Coca-Cola Classic Golf Tournament, which raised $500,000 that will be split among 13 island nonprofits, the company announced
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SBA Administrator McMahon to visit PR this week
June 26, 2017
Linda McMahon, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration will be visiting Puerto Rico this week as part of the agency’s “SBA Ignite Tour.”
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E-commerce site Gustazos signs with ad agency in DR
June 26, 2017
Gustazos, the top one e-commerce site in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic with more than $25 million in annual sales, recently signed an agreement with Pagés BBDO in the neighboring country to boost social marketing efforts.
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CoSPAZIO launches upscale co-working space in SJ
June 23, 2017
CoSPAZIO, an upscale coworking space at the Caribe Office Building next to El Caribe Hilton Hotel and Paseo Caribe, officially opened its doors to local and relocating professionals Thursday.
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