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Leah Chandler, chief marketing officer, Discover Puerto Rico
As the island battles back from the impact of a devastating hurricane, Leah Chandler, chief marketing officer with Discover Puerto Rico, tells Breaking Travel News that the destination is very much open for business. With the World Travel & Tourism Council set to hosts its annual summit there next year, the future appears bright for the Caribbean location.
Discover Puerto Rico appoints Hills Balfour to global representation role
Discover Puerto Rico has appointed United Kingdom-based travel representation and PR consultancy Hills Balfour, an MMGY Global company, as its international agency.
World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit headed to Puerto Rico in 2020
The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico as the destination for its 2020 Global Summit. The event is set to take place from April 21st-23rd next year.
Discover Puerto Rico celebrates Hurricane Maria recovery
Discover Puerto Rico as revealed a new initiative to underscore the progress Puerto Rico’s tourism industry has made since Hurricane Maria.
Discover Puerto Rico urges travellers to celebrate recovery
Discover Puerto Rico as revealed a new initiative to underscore the progress Puerto Rico’s tourism industry has made since Hurricane Maria.
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association prepares for Puerto Rico showcase
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association is encouraging tour operators to attend its Caribbean Marketplace which is being held in January in Puerto Rico as the destination has declared itself officially open for tourism.
Puerto Rico to welcome Caribbean Travel Marketplace in show of strength following Hurricane Irma
Puerto Rico will host the Caribbean’s largest tourism marketing event in San Juan from January 30th -February 1st next year. The decision comes as officials work rapidly to prepare hotels and meeting facilities impacted by the recent hurricanes.
Moczo steps up to lead Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
International Hospitality Enterprises has appointed Andrea Moczo as spa director for the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel. Located on prime beachfront in the chic Condado District of San Juan, the hotel reopened in 2014 following a $200 million renovation to unveil a spa sanctuary boasting Puerto Rico’s first and only Hammam.
Meliá Coco Beach coming to Puerto Rico
Meliá Hotels & Resorts has announced that its Puerto Rico retreat will be rebranded as Meliá Coco Beach. Previously part of the Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts family, the resort will undergo renovations throughout 2017 to transition to a different brand within the Meliá Hotels International portfolio.
Norwegian Airlines returns to Puerto Rico
With reinstated direct flights to Puerto Rico from London Gatwick with Norwegian Airlines, the tropical Caribbean island has become the perfect destination for winter sun. The non-stop direct flights will operate twice a week between London Gatwick and the Caribbean from November 2016, meaning the exciting island of Puerto Rico is now just over nine hours away for UK travellers.
AC Hotel by Marriott breaks ground in San Juan, Puerto Rico
The ground-breaking ceremony for the first AC Hotel by Marriott in San Juan took place earlier at 1369 Ashford Avenue, a privileged location within the active and progressive Condado Area. Ashford 1369 Hospitality, an affiliate of Interlink, acquired the former Radisson Ambassador Plaza & Casino. A comprehensive renovation of the property will take place to convert it into the sophisticated and contemporary Marriott International brand.
Puerto Rico Tourism Company hails tourism expo a success
Puerto Rico Tourism Company stated today that the first edition of the International Tourism Expo – Puerto Rico was a definite success. More than 90 exhibitors from local and international companies and more than 480 travel agents from the United States, Europe, Latin America, China and Puerto Rico participated in the event which had an estimated impact of $900,000 to the local economy.