U.S. travel execs ‘cautious’ of U.S. opening to Cuba
December 22, 2014
WASHINGTON — First, the good news: if you’re a U.S. citizen who’s already licensed to travel to Cuba, you may now come back to the United States with $400 worth of Cuban goods, including $100 in duty-free rum and cigars.
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Tourism eyed as ‘pillar’ of economic development
December 17, 2014
Members of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce told members of the Legislature Tuesday that it is “imperative that the government maintain an active and coherent public policy” when it comes to the tourism sector, which they believe is a “pillar” of economic development for the island.
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O:live Boutique tapped for best-inspired design
November 4, 2014
Following its 2013 award, the O:live Boutique Hotel again has been nominated in 2014 by the London based International Boutique Hotel Awards in the category of best-inspired design in America and the World, hotel executives announced Monday.
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Meet Puerto Rico honors Gilberto ‘Kiko’ Pesquera
September 15, 2014
Meet Puerto Rico will be honoring individuals who have shown a firm commitment to the development and enhancement of the groups and conventions tourism market in Puerto Rico and who have positively impacted the global awareness of Puerto Rico as a meetings destination with the establishment of the Gilberto “Kiko” Pesquera Hall of Fame.
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Tourism Co. partners with WTO to mark tourism month
September 9, 2014
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. announced Monday it has joined the World Tourism Organization to commemorate the annual “Tourism Month” celebration.
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PRHTA convention fixing on sector’s economic benefits
September 8, 2014
Under the theme “Window of Opportunities,” the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association will celebrate its annual convention Sept. 8-10 at the Condado Plaza Hilton hotel, during which it will focus on the industry’s contributions to the island’s economic development.
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DMOs must ‘focus agendas’ to capitalize on global trends
August 28, 2014
Destination Marketing Organizations such as Meet Puerto Rico need to focus their agendas on three specific areas to capitalize on growth opportunities within the travel and tourism industry, an expert in the field said Wednesday, citing the results of a recent study.
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Puerto Rico to host 49 events worth $14.3M for economy
August 13, 2014
Puerto Rico was selected to host 49 events including, conferences, annual meetings and sports activities for this fall season, representing an estimated 25,509 room nights and a total direct spending of $14.3 million into the local economy, Milton Segarra, president of Meet Puerto Rico, said Tuesday.
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Hoteliers tell Senate of ‘Porta del Sol’ shortcomings
July 31, 2014
The head of the Puerto Rico Small Inn Owners Association, Tomás Ramírez, told lawmakers Wednesday that the so-called Porta del Sol strategic plan for the island’s western flank has had “a disjointed and slow implementation.”
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USA Today readers pick P.R. best Caribbean wedding spot
July 17, 2014
Puerto Rico has nabbed the #1 spot as the ideal Caribbean location for destination weddings in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice poll, beating out locations such as St. Lucia, Aruba and Key West, Puerto Rico Tourism Company Executive Director Ingrid Rivera said Wednesday.
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Anguilla plans new int’l airport to lure direct flights
July 7, 2014
NEW YORK — Anguilla, a British colony known for its high-end resorts and wealthy clientele, is sending out feelers for a new international airport aimed at attracting nonstop flights from the United States, Europe and elsewhere.
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St. Maarten PM: Tourism is key to economy
July 3, 2014
It’s been nearly four years since Oct. 10, 2010 — the day the Netherlands Antilles was officially dissolved, allowing the Dutch-speaking islands in the confederation to go their own separate ways.
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Lawmakers spare Meet Puerto Rico, kill bill to end funds
June 26, 2014
Senate Bill 1160, which proposed eliminating $4.5 million a year in public funding to conventions and groups coordinator Meet Puerto Rico, was drawn from the Senate session late Tuesday night, the entity’s leadership said Wednesday.
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Nevis presents its tourism offers in Puerto Rico
June 12, 2014
Top tourism officials for the Caribbean island of Nevis were in Puerto Rico Wednesday to share details of what their island has to offer to travelers during this summer vacation season.
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Puerto Rico Tourism Co. looks to promote local activity
June 6, 2014
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. unveiled Thursday its “Five Star Vacations” campaign, aimed at encouraging local tourism on the island to help stimulate economic activity.
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