Puerto Rico News Page 2
CTM’s Caribbean Travel Forum highlights industry issues
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s 40th Caribbean Travel Marketplace brought 700+ delegates from 25 buyer countries, including Canada, to Puerto Rico this week. For more in depth detail and analysis view our video interviews below.
Hurricane Fiona dampened but didn’t sink travel to Puerto Rico
Hurricane Fiona, a Category 1 storm that whacked the southwest corner of Puerto Rico on Sept. 18, was “a setback for us, but not a reset,” according to Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico.
VAST MAJORITY OF PUERTO RICO’S 18 GOLF COURSES OPEN AFTER HURRICANE FIONA
Most of Puerto Rico’s golf courses and resorts are fully operational following Hurricane Fiona’s landfall last week, welcome news for travelers to the Island this fall and visitors to next week’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Puerto Rico’s Caribe Hilton to host Monday’s Caribbean Travel Forum & Awards
As Caribbean tourism stakeholders make their way to San Juan, Puerto Rico for the 40th edition of Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace, organizers are busy preparing for the Caribbean Travel Forum & Awards on Monday, October 3.
The Caribbean’s biggest travel conference is set for San Juan, Puerto Rico next month.
This year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace will run from Oct. 3-5 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan.
Puerto Rico Set to Host Major Caribbean Travel Industry Gathering
Puerto Rico is set to play host to the largest travel marketing event in the Caribbean. From Oct. 3-5, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association will hold its annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace event for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.
Cruise sector returns to Puerto Rico
As part of Carnival Cruise Line’s return to guest operations, Mardi Gras has docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The arrival marks the new ship’s first port of call on its maiden voyage.
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, reopens in Puerto Rico
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has reopened, marking a new chapter in the property’s legacy as well as in the recovery and resurgence of Puerto Rico.
Expedia opens offices in Puerto Rico as business booms
Expedia has announced the opening of its first local Puerto Rico office in San Juan. “As one of Expedia group’s top producing destinations within the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is an in-demand market with more than 250 hotel partners,” said Demetrius Canton, director of lodging partner services for the Caribbean, Expedia group.
Air Europa adds Puerto Rico route
Air Europa has announced the launch of a new route to San Juan, Puerto Rico. From the 22nd May 2014, the airline will fly twice weekly to the Caribbean Island, from London Gatwick via Madrid Barajas.
Puerto Rico posts strong tourism gains
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) today unveiled its US marketing campaign for the upcoming winter and 2012 tourism season during an event hosted by PRTC Executive Director, Mario González-Lafuente.
Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest in new Seven Wonders campaign
Puerto Rico’s Department of Economic Development and Commerce is urging Puerto Ricans to spread the word and vote for El Yunque to become one of the seven most impressive and unique natural attractions in the world by going online and visiting the votaporelyunque.com webpage.