Casa Aguirre B&B launches crowdfunding campaign
March 14, 2016
A former estate that was once part of the former Aguirre Sugar Mill in Salinas will be converted into the Casa Aguirre Bed & Breakfast by a group of young entrepreneurs that aims to highlight the historical, ecological and cultural importance of the southern town.
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PRHTA sues to keep politics out of tourism marketing
February 18, 2016
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association filed a lawsuit at the San Juan Superior Court Wednesday to protect the destination’s marketing campaign from being affected by “undue intervention” from the State Elections Commission, trade organization Chairman Miguel Vega confirmed.
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Executives named at QBE, interCaribbean Airways, more
February 2, 2016
In recent weeks, local companies have made executive appointments across a number of sectors, namely insurance, tourism and the arts.
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Study finds challenges, opportunities for tourism sector
December 14, 2015
Puerto Rico’s tourism service providers face a number of challenges and opportunities to do business, including branding and infrastructure and mobility issues.
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FirstBank, Siembra Vida to build agrotourism project
November 24, 2015
FirstBank announced Monday its recent partnership with nonprofit organization Siembra Vida, through its property donations program to develop and build a community agrotourism project in the Calvache sector of Rincón.
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Tourism industry looks to positive winter season
November 23, 2015
What with new airline connections, more cruise ships docking into port and demand for hotel rooms, things are looking up for Puerto Rico's tourism industry as the winter season goes into high gear next month.
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Nonprofits collaborate to study P.R.’s visitor’s economy
November 13, 2015
The Foundation for Puerto Rico and the Universidad del Este’s José A. (Tony) Santana International School of Hospitality signed an agreement Thursday to conduct a study that will help promote and develop Puerto Rico’s so-called visitor’s economy.
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Casino Metro betting on new games, expanded hours
November 4, 2015
The Casino Metro is betting the house on new slots, gaming tables and special events to continue bucking the negative trend hitting the industry, as it marks six years of operations at the convention center district in Miramar, casino General Manager Ismael Vega said.
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Cuba travel quickly ramps up as carriers plot new routes
October 20, 2015
On Sept. 30, a mostly empty Boeing 747 lifted off from Baltimore-Washington International Airport bound for Havana — ushering in the first regularly scheduled air service between the U.S. and Cuban capitals since the two nations broke diplomatic ties more than half a century earlier.
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Fiscal crisis hasn’t dented P.R.’s tourism industry, so far
October 20, 2015
Puerto Rico is $73 billion in the hole, a sustained drought recently led to severe water shortages — at one point forcing some San Juan residents to limit their showers to two a week — and potential rival Cuba is about to open up the floodgates to U.S. visitors.
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Nonprofit to focus on developing P.R. visitor’s economy
August 14, 2015
The Foundation for Puerto Rico announced Thursday it is focusing its efforts on developing new social and economic strategies that will transform Puerto Rico into a global destination, based on the premise that tourism is key to improve the economy.
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P.R. to host Caribbean Hotel investment summit in Nov.
August 12, 2015
Puerto Rico will host the 5th edition of Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operation Summit.
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Segarra named to board of global trade organization
July 22, 2015
Global trade organization Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) has announced the appointment of Milton Segarra, CEO of Meet Puerto Rico to its board of directors.
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Ritz-Carlton gets ‘Green Hotel’ certification
June 19, 2015
The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan announced Thursday it has been officially certified as a “Green Hotel” by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, the government agency responsible for tourism regulations and green lodging sponsored programs dedicated to the Caribbean.
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Op-Ed: What is Puerto Rico selling?
June 9, 2015
Is our current political status limiting our economic potential? That was the controversial question that was asked during last year’s ALPFA Puerto Rico’s marquee event, when a panel of five senior executives from the corporate, nonprofit and entrepreneurial sectors answered questions about our island’s most pressing problem: How to stop the infamous “brain drain.” It […]
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