The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) commemorated World Tourism Day in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, highlighting the exceptional growth and commitment of Puerto Rico in promoting sustainable travel.
Serafina expands to Bodrum, Turkey
Sister property of successful Puerto Rico Hotel opened doors on June 1st with 18 luxury residential suites, and waterfront Serafina Mare Restaurant
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort to reopen following $60 million renovation
Puerto RicoÕs first ultra-luxury resort also launches The Ocean Drive Beachfront Residences, Atlantic Drive Estates and plans for a resort expansion. @StRegisBB
Dorado Beach to reopen in Puerto Rico
Legendary property set to welcome guests back starting in October 2018. @RitzCarlton
Puerto Rico tourism holds steady in 2016 despite Zika
Since the start of Zika, total hotel registrations from Jan.-Sept. in 2016 are 1.6% above 2015 and non-resident hotel registrations are 1.4% above the record breaking year.
Stefan Huber named Managing Director of El San Juan Hotel
Huber returns to the El San Juan Hotel, where he served as Director of Housekeeping from 1985 to 1987. He refined his skills at the Ocean Reef Club, The Fairmont Dallas, The Inn & Spa at Loretto, and most recently, the InterContinental Dallas.
Sharilyn Toko appointed General Manager of The Condado Plaza Hilton
With nearly three decades of hospitality experience, Toko joins The Condado Plaza Hilton from the 984-room El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Amaury Piedra appointed General Manager of Wyndham Grand Rio Mar
Prior to his current role, Piedra held positions at several four-diamond properties, convention hotels and multi-unit oceanfront resorts across the United States and the Caribbean. He was most recently the General Manager for The Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach in Miami.
Erika Suarez first female Executive Chef at El Conquistador Resort and Las Casitas Village, Waldorf Astoria Resorts
Most recently, Suarez served as the first ever female executive chef and corporate chef for Norwegian Cruise Line where she managed eight vessels and their entire culinary department.
Zika’s impact on Puerto Rico tourism
Clarisa Jiménez, President & CEO of the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association, has written a piece which aims to sets the facts straight on the effect of Zika in Puerto Rico.
