Tourism: ‘National brand’ project trumps DMO
February 19, 2013
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is throwing its support behind the government’s most recent attempt to define a permanent identity for the island by establishing a 15-member committee under the Economic Development and Commerce Department that would be in charge of creating and adopting a “national brand.”
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Popular’s ‘Progreso Económico’: Tourism, bright spot in economy
February 1, 2013
Puerto Rico residents are driving the island’s tourism sector, checking into island hotels and paradores (small inns) at a faster rate than outside visitors and keeping the sector afloat despite the somber economic scenario, Banco Popular’s most recent edition of the “Progreso Económico” report concluded.
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Old San Juan’s 1st ‘B&B’ to open in May
January 14, 2013
In a few months, when Casa Sol opens its doors as Old San Juan's first Bed & Breakfast, it will join a growing list of small hostelries in the old city that are benefiting from increased tourist demand for cozy alternatives to traditional, large hotels.
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Ahead: Tourism industry’s success depends on ‘right decisions’
January 1, 2013
While travel to Puerto Rico appeared to be picking up toward year’s end, industry components believe much work lies ahead to strengthen the sector and its contributions to the island’s overall economy.
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In Review: Puerto Rico remains on map for travel, LMM P3 ‘done deal’
December 25, 2012
Puerto Rico’s tourism and transportation industries were quite active in 2012, when a number of hotels opened for business — including the lavish Dorado Beach Ritz Carlton Reserve — and several others broke ground.
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Puerto Rico promotes culinary tourism in New York
December 3, 2012
New York’s Culinary Loft was the scene of a recent tasting the flavors of Puerto Rico, attended by members of the media specializing in tourism and gastronomy, including stateside magazines, newspapers and website, the Tourism Company announced.
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Meeting planners gather for ‘Puerto Rico Showcase & Travel Expo’
November 28, 2012
The Puerto Rico Convention Bureau will be the main sponsor of the Puerto Rico Showcase & Travel Expo taking place Nov. 29-Dec. 2, that will bring together 80 meeting planners to gain an overview of what the island has to offer meeting and convention groups.
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Construction starts on $2M San Lorenzo hotel
November 2, 2012
The East-Central town of San Lorenzo is getting its first hotel in August 2013, with the completion of the Hacienda Muñoz Inn unveiled Thursday.
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Tourism activity showing signs of improvement
October 15, 2012
New luxe hotel properties, a higher return for investors, and greater satisfaction by cruise passengers visiting the island are spelling out a brighter outlook for Puerto Rico's tourism industry, according to Tourism Co. Executive Director Luis Rivera Marín.
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Tourism Chief: DMO will create new industry jobs
September 24, 2012
Puerto Rico Tourism Company Executive Director Luis Rivera Marín reiterated the government’s commitment to developing the tourism industry through the creation of a Destination Management Organization, which should increase the sector’s economic contributions and generate more jobs.
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‘Priceless Puerto Rico’ program exceeds 1st year expectations
August 30, 2012
Puerto Rico’s inclusion in MasterCard’s “Priceless Cities” program has resulted in higher-than-expected levels of success during its first year and is now being set up for an expansion beyond the San Juan metropolitan area into other towns with brisk tourism activity.
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San Juan among favored Labor Day vacation spots
August 3, 2012
Online airfare search engine Fly.com unveiled Thursday North America’s top 10 most popular travel destinations for Labor Day, listing San Juan as the fourth favorite spot chosen based on data from more than 3 million user searches.
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Exec: Illegal slots undercut casino revenues by $170M
July 26, 2012
The proliferation of illegal slot machines affects more than 2,800 casino employees, who are at risk of losing their jobs over the closure of casinos operating in Puerto Rico, Eric Rodríguez, vice president of the casinos division of Empresas Santana warned Wednesday.
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Crystal Serenity making maiden call to Ponce port in December
July 18, 2012
The ultra-luxe Crystal Serenity will sail into the southern port of Ponce to ring in the New Year, marking its first visit to Puerto Rico, parent company Crystal Cruises announced Tuesday.
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Tourism Co. announces late summer ‘paradores’ deals
July 16, 2012
Puerto Rico residents looking to get away during the final weeks of summer can choose to stay at any of 17 “paradores” (small inns) offering special rates, Tourism Company Executive Director Luis Rivera Marín said over the weekend.
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