Tourism Business Council advises investing in Puerto Rico’s key visitor zones
June 10, 2021
The Tourism Business Council recommended promoting areas of tourist interest in Puerto Rico through the investment of federal money, to promote self-sufficiency and sustainable economic development. “It’s imperative that a portion of the federal funds that the island has received are invested in a long-term economic development plan in which tourism is the spearhead,” said […]
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Op-Ed: The great danger of an anti-tourist sentiment, with racist overtones
June 7, 2021
During the past 12 months, I have observed unexpected reactions and behaviors in our people, which may indicate signs of an anti-tourist sentiment with some racist overtones. While there are reports of irreverent and reckless behavior from young African American visitors, our expressions and comments on the news and social media have gone far beyond […]
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Avianca to resume direct San Juan/Bogotá route June 2
June 1, 2021
Air carrier Avianca announced it will resume operations between San Juan and Bogotá, Colombia on June 2, with direct flights that are expected to generate $1.5 million in economic benefits for Puerto Rico, island tourism officials said. Initially, the route will have two weekly flights, a number that is projected to increase during the summer […]
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El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo reopens after near 4-year closure
May 21, 2021
The Conquistador Resort, which was battered and shut down by Hurricane María in September 2017, will reopen partially, following COVID-19 protocols. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the historic property, owners Royale Blue Hospitality Group, which bought the property in 2019, confirmed that in the initial phase, 230 of the 700 rooms will be available. The […]
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Iberia to launch 3 weekly San Juan/Madrid flights starting July 2
May 19, 2021
Spain’s flagship airline, Iberia, will resume its San Juan/Madrid direct connections starting July 2, with three weekly flights out of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (LMM). The traffic will represent $8.5 million in economic benefit for Puerto Rico over a year. Iberia will be operating the Madrid-San Juan route on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays […]
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Corporate Ladder: Royal Sonesta San Juan appoints trio of execs
April 7, 2021
The Royal Sonesta San Juan hotel announced the appointment of three new executives to its ranks, which are featured in today’s edition of “Climbing the Corporate Ladder.” Industry veteran Michael Herrmann has been named the hotel’s general manager, Chagrin Olivo as the director of sales and marketing, and Joel Perdomo as director of food and beverage. […]
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Uber deactivates passenger account for violating guidelines while visiting Puerto Rico
March 22, 2021
Uber has deactivated a passenger’s account for violating their community guidelines while in Puerto Rico. This comes after the passenger, who allegedly was a tourist, was denounced on social media by residents after a video of her and another passenger defecating on the side of a busy road, in broad daylight, went viral last week. […]
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Police to patrol Isla Verde tourism strip overnight on weekends
March 18, 2021
In response to multiple incidents involving tourists reported in Carolina’s popular district of Isla Verde, the municipality is implementing stricter security measures by limiting transit on Isla Verde Avenue exclusively to locals between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., Thursday through Sunday. The night patrol will be conducted by a team of 30 officers from Carolina’s […]
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Camuy River Caverns Park to reopen Mar. 24 after nearly 4-yr. shutdown
March 18, 2021
The Camuy River Caverns Park will reopen March 24, following a nearly four-year closure as a result of damages caused by Hurricane María in 2017. The park received a $68,000 contribution from the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. that will allow it to operate Wednesday through Sunday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., with visits to […]
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Puerto Rico Police to control traffic after curfew in San Juan tourist zones
March 16, 2021
As tourists continue to wreak havoc in San Juan, Condado and Isla Verde, the Puerto Rico Police Department has vowed to address the problem, announcing at a press conference that officers will be blocking transit in the popular tourism districts after 11 p.m. Those who are not staying in the area, residents, or employees will […]
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Law enforcement to beef up security in tourist zones following weekend incidents
March 15, 2021
As the newest Executive Order establishing the conditions for Puerto Rico residents and visitors to manage the COVID-19 pandemic takes effect today, members of the government’s security team will hold an emergency meeting to craft a response to an escalating number of violent incidents mostly involving tourists in and around San Juan. Puerto Rico Police […]
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Op-Ed: Tourism is our main comeback tool and we all must protect our destination
March 15, 2021
A few days ago, The Guardian published a serious but accurate story about the aggressive and reckless behavior displayed by some of our nonresident tourists. While the article emphasized the lack of police enforcement as a key concern, it poorly reflects on our destination, potentially affecting the 6,000 businesses and 80,000 employees in our 17 […]
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Hosting Miss World ’21 int’l pageant will generate $150M in publicity for Puerto Rico
March 11, 2021
Puerto Rico will host the Miss World 2021 international pageant, an event that is expected to generate $150 million in exposure for the island, competition organizers Miss World Ltd. said. The pageant that has two winners from Puerto Rico — Lady Wilnelia Merced Forsyth (1975) and Stephanie Del Valle (2016) — is marking its 70th […]
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Women make their mark on Puerto Rico’s tourism sector
March 9, 2021
Puerto Rico’s women entrepreneurs are making their mark on the island’s tourism sector, from a number of angles. On the one hand, there are those working on the Airbnb platform, which in 2018 had more than 5,000 hosts in Puerto Rico. At present 50% of the island’s hosts on Airbnb are women, the platform confirmed. […]
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Small inn owners call on tourism sector to enforce rules of conduct
March 8, 2021
The members of the Puerto Rico Small Inn and Tourism Owners Association called on the island’s more than 6,000 tourism-related businesses “to comply with their civic responsibility and promote respect for new coexistence norms related to COVID-19, in and around their businesses.” They insisted that “irresponsible behavior is not exclusive to foreign visitors, and that […]
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