Practical Techie: Virtual tours in pandemic times
November 11, 2020
Now that the 2020 elections are over and the votes are more or less counted, tabulated and assigned, it’s back to the humdrum of pandemic routines and lingering at home to keep a prudent social distance. With practically more than half of the world off limits for travel, entertainment and sometimes even our workspaces, virtuality […]
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Op-Ed: Truthful declarations can help avoid delays during busy holiday travel season
December 9, 2019
As the cold temperatures drop in the northern hemisphere, the holidays represent the start of the high season in the Caribbean; as one of the most favored destinations for travelers whether flying or just enjoying a pleasant cruise. U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands highlight its available […]
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NY Fed’s Williams: ‘P.R. must leverage natural, human assets’ to bounce back
March 29, 2019
New York Fed President John Williams urged Puerto Rico to leverage its natural, cultural and human resources to create a sustainable, strong, vibrant and prosperous economy for future generations. During his two-day visit to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands — which fall under his agency’s jurisdiction — Williams participated in a conversation with […]
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Copa Airlines expands partnership with United, Avianca to improve LatAm, U.S. travel
December 4, 2018
The carriers expect the agreement to drive significant traffic growth at major gateway cities throughout Latin America.
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P.R. Tourism Co., ALICE partner to develop trip planning app
August 28, 2018
ALICE, a hospitality industry operations platform, has partnered with the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. and Roca Marketing to develop a destination concierge service and trip planning platform available to every hotel and visitor.
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HTA begins $3.5M electronic road sign pilot project
June 14, 2018
The Highways and Transportation Authority has begun installing the first four electronic road signs on the busy Baldorioty de Castro Avenue at a cost of $3.5 million, to inform drivers of road conditions and incidents starting later this year.
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CBP in P.R., USVI ‘ready for summer travel,’ despite hurricane recoveries
June 5, 2018
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said its operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are “ready to secure and facilitate travel for thousands of passengers departing to and arriving from international destinations.”
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P.R. tourism ‘making great strides’ as summer travel season approaches
May 22, 2018
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. on Monday offered a rundown of milestones reached in the months after Hurricane María, confirming the island’s readiness to host visitors as the summer travel season approaches.
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Rosselló, Airbnb CEO launch initiative to drive tourism to P.R.
May 10, 2018
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló traveled to California to Airbnb’s headquarters to announce, flanked by Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, a new partnership to drive tourism to the island and support the region as it builds back after Hurricane María.
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Expedia representatives to offer data on tourism in P.R., Caribbean
February 27, 2018
Experts from online travel agency Expedia will be presenting data on tourism market behavior in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, during a workshop Feb. 28 at the San Juan Marriott Hotel and Stellaris Casino, starting at 4 p.m.
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‘The Points Guy’ travel influencer to visit PR as part of rebuilding efforts
January 4, 2018
Brian Kelly, also known as The Points Guy and Forbes' No. 1 travel influencer of 2017, will be traveling to Puerto Rico from Jan. 5-7 with his staff, family and friends to assist with rebuilding efforts and experience the island's recovery firsthand, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. announced
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Customs offers tips for safe travel to U.S. Caribbean
May 25, 2017
This upcoming Memorial Day weekend kick starts the summer travel season and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is offering guidelines on international arrivals at any port of entry, particularly those arriving from destinations into Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Expedia opens Cuban market through hotel bookings
May 24, 2017
The Expedia group, the world’s largest online travel agency, announced Tuesday its expansion to the Cuban market that will allow Cuban hoteliers to sell inventory through global Expedia group sites as well as allow travelers to book hotels in the island destination.
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CBP: ‘Knowing what to expect makes travel easier’
April 12, 2017
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers process more than five million individuals in a year arriving from international destinations at all ports of entry in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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San Juan among Expedia’s sought-after Caribbean spots
September 15, 2016
The Expedia group, one of the world’s leading travel companies, reported Wednesday that travel demand to certain Caribbean destinations has continued to increase on Expedia group sites.
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