Expedia expands P.R. presence with 1st local office
July 2, 2015
The Expedia group, one of the world's leading travel companies, announced this week the opening of its first local Puerto Rico office in San Juan.
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Sea Star Line embarks on Port of San Juan expansion
June 18, 2015
Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla on Wednesday toured the San Juan port zone where marine cargo company Sea Star Line will invest $400 million to integrate two new cargo ships into its service and make terminal improvement to accommodate increased activity.
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Expedia: Travelers to save 18% on travel packages to SJ
June 10, 2015
Expedia Inc., in partnership with Airlines Reporting Corporation and other organizations, released the findings of a study on air travel trends that concluded, among other things, that travelers to San Juan — from North America and Europe — will save an average of 18 percent, up to $484, on their trips booked between June and September 2015.
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Ports opens RFP for Puerto Rico’s 1st mega yacht marina
May 14, 2015
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority on Wednesday announced the opening of a request for proposals for leasing, development, financing, construction and operation of a marina for mega yachts and transform the dry dock of San Juan into a leading center for repair and maintenance of vessels.
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Crowley to build $48.5M terminal in San Juan
May 12, 2015
Crowley Puerto Rico Services, Inc. announced Monday it “has further solidified its commitment to Puerto Rico” with the execution of a $48.5 million construction contract for a new pier at its Isla Grande Terminal in San Juan, along with a 30-year lease extension for the property with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority.
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Saborea culinary fest on through Sunday in San Juan
April 10, 2015
The eighth edition of “Saborea Puerto Rico, A Culinary Extravaganza” is taking place this weekend, when chefs and “foodies” will descend upon a beachfront bluff at the El Escambrón beach in San Juan for the event that has secured the island’s place on the region’s gastronomic map.
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La Oficina, new shared office space, opens in San Juan
March 27, 2015
La Oficina, a new, shared executive office space, opened its doors in the Caribe Plaza Office Building, across the street from the Caribe Hilton hotel, kicking off the project with an open house last week.
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Condado Palm Inn & Suites marks 2nd anniversary
March 6, 2015
The owners of the Best Western Plus Condado Palm Inn & Suites officially recently marked the second anniversary of the property located at the heart of San Juan’s trendy Condado district.
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Embassy Suites finishes 1st phase of major renovation
March 5, 2015
Embassy Suites hotels in Puerto Rico announced Wednesday the completion of the first phase of a renovation campaign at the Isla Verde and Dorado properties.
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Ports Authority gets $6.4M to dredge San Juan bay area
February 11, 2015
Ports Authority Executive Director Ingrid C. Colberg-Rodríguez, announced Tuesday that the federal government has allocated $5.7 million for maintenance of commercial shipping and $700,000 to analyze the dredging the San Juan bay.
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Fogo de Chão opens 1st eatery in Puerto Rico today
February 9, 2015
Southern Brazilian Steakhouse, Fogo de Chão, known for it’s upscale “churrasco” cuisine, is opening its doors in San Juan today, marking the arrival of the chain to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
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Reality Realty opens new $1M branch in Santurce
February 9, 2015
Puerto Rican real estate firm Reality Realty recently opened a new branch in Santurce, following a $1 million investment for the 6,000 square-foot location.
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Prouty to greet Site Selectors Guild at annual conference
February 4, 2015
Investment magnate Nicholas Prouty, founder and CEO of Putnam Bridge, will deliver the official welcome message during the opening event of the 2015 Site Selectors Guild Annual Conference on Feb. 24 in San Juan, the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company and the Site Selectors Guild announced Tuesday.
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Puerto Rico still favorite travel spot for stateside tourists
January 30, 2015
Puerto Rico ranked 14th among the 50 most popular international destinations for North American travelers, according to Hotel.com’s Hotel Price Index for 2014.
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TravelMaps Inc. buys San Juan Guide
January 12, 2015
Puerto Rico's islandwide tourist map publisher, TravelMaps Inc., announced the purchase of the San Juan Guide, a locally owned pocket-sized guide with a 40-year history.
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