The Puerto Rico Tourism Company announced the certification of eight new Puerto Rican companies in its Agrotourism Program, for which they also received an incentive of $3,000 and participated in two workshops on Agrotourism in the Digital Era. The eight certified companies are: Hacienda Chocolat in Fajardo; Hacienda Verde Tahiti in Cabo Rojo; La Finca […]
Three new hotels — Hotel Tetuán 100, Puerto Valdes, and Plaza Colón Hotel & Suites — representing a combined $25 million in investments are underway in the San Juan islet, which will add 88 new rooms to Puerto Rico’s inventory. During a news conference, Puerto Rico Tourism Co. Executive Director Carla Campos said the new […]
Delta Airlines has relaunched a direct flight between the Detroit Metropolitan Airport and the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport through April 7, 2020, Puerto Rico Tourism Co. Executive Director Carla Campos announced. This route represents an increase of 19,620 seats and an economic impact of $9.2 million for Puerto Rico between December 2019 and April […]
Cruise membership club company inCruises International announced its expansion into Puerto Rico, company officials confirmed. “We’re extremely pleased with our move to Puerto Rico, and we anticipate continued strong growth locally and with participation from all over the world,” said inCruises President Frank Codina. “inCruises business has seen incredible growth over the past three+ years […]
Puerto Rico will host the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) 2020 Global Summit from April 21-23 next year at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced while in Spain — this year’s host. The Puerto Rico Tourism Company and Discover Puerto Rico will host the summit, regarded as the most […]
Looking to strengthen the island’s tourism industry, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. has launched an educational campaign to inform the public about the benefits provided by agency-certified travel agencies certified when planning trips or vacations. Certified Travel Agencies provide travelers a wide variety of alternatives to vacation in and outside the island, with the guarantee […]
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Its agreement with the Tourism Co. also includes professional consultation pertaining to new technology, policy and legislation development, rule writing, field issues, player disputes, and forensic examinations.
Looking to erase the perception that Puerto Rico has not yet recovered from Hurricane María, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. has partnered with Beautiful Destinations to reach some 20 million of the platforms users with a portfolio of "comeback" photos and videos.
Looking to be well prepared for an emergency and have sufficient lodging available to help the community face disasters, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. has partnered with Airbnb and International Rescue Group.
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced the designation of Carla Campos as director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, an agency she has been heading on an interim basis since January.
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. is participating in the International Tourism Fair in Spain, known as FITUR, to reinforce the message that after the passage of Hurricanes Irma and María, Puerto Rico is ready to receive tourists.
The MCS Seaside, the newest ship owned by MCS Cruises, made a stop in Puerto Rico — the first U.S. it visits on its maiden trans-Atlantic voyage which began in Trieste, Italy on Nov. 30, local government officials said.
Puerto Rico’s tourism infrastructure has allowed the island to resume regular operations of hotels, sites and attractions this week and has become a transient hub for travelers across the Caribbean who had planned September vacations, government officials said.
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. announced it will integrate the worldwide musical hit “Despacito,” by local artist Luis Fonsi, into upcoming initiatives to promote the island as a tourist destination.
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