Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Passenger Traffic Remains Ahead of Pre-Pandemic Levels
Passenger traffic in Puerto Rico was ahead of its pre-pandemic levels last year, according to newly-released data from Mexican company ASUR, which manages the island’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. In 2022, San Juan’s air hub reported passenger traffic of …
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Caribbean Travel Marketplace Holding 40th Edition in Puerto Rico
Anticipation continues to build for what will be the 40th edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference. This year’s event will be held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan from Oct. 3 …
Frontier Continues Caribbean Expansion With New Daily Puerto Rico Flights
The Caribbean’s fastest-growing carrier has added another daily route to the region, this time to the island of Puerto Rico. This week, Frontier Airlines kicked off new daily nonstop service from Tampa, Fla. to San Juan, Puerto Rico, another new …
Puerto Rico Air Traffic Keeps Sizzling
Puerto Rico continues to see record-breaking air traffic numbers. The island’s primary airport, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, reported passenger traffic of just under 944,000 in May, representing a 21.6 percent jump compared to the same month in 2019, before …
The Caribbean’s Most Exciting New Hotel Is Opening in Puerto Rico
They’re the two coolest hotels in all of Puerto Rico — chic, high-design hotels that share the same name: O:live. The first, the O:live Boutique Hotel, first opened its doors in 2012, followed by the O:LV Fifty Five, which began …
Marriott Just Opened a New Hotel in Puerto Rico
It’s one of the biggest trends in travel since the onset of the pandemic: the rise of the digital nomad, and the increased popularity of long-term, remote-work stays. And that’s precisely the target at Marriott’s newest Caribbean hotel, the new …
This Puerto Rico Resort Just Launched Its Own Beer
Puerto Rico’s premier golf resort has added another innovation: its own beer label. The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Beach and Golf Resort has debuted the new Rio Mar Lager Beer, a Vienna-style lager that’s made locally — and offered …
From Turks and Caicos to Puerto Rico, More Buyers Are Building Their Own Homes
By Joe Pike Whether it’s to save money or to take the interior designing reigns of a new home, more potential home owners are looking at vacant lots in the Caribbean over existing real estate. This story is part …
Puerto Rico’s Top Golf Resort Just Got Better
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf and Beach Resort, the top golf resort in Puerto Rico, has unveiled a new golf leadership team for the Rio Mar Country Club — along with a variety of new golf offerings …
Frontier Airlines Launches New Puerto Rico Route
Frontier Airlines has added yet another new route to Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new service, which kicks off Mach 24, will operate between Orlando and the fast-growing destination of Aguadilla on the island’s west coast. The …
Spirit Airlines Just Launched Another New Route to Puerto Rico
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has launched another new route to Puerto Rico, this time to the island’s “Second City.” The airline has kicked off nonstop service between Orlando and Ponce, another boost for a city that continues to grow …
Caribbean Travel Marketplace Is Coming to Puerto Rico
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace is making a comeback. The popular industry event is set to return in October in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after having been canceled last year amid the pandemic. (A virtual …
Puerto Rico Set for PGA Tour Event
Puerto Rico is set for the return of the PGA Tour’s Puerto Rico Open next week. The 14th edition of the event is set for April 20-24 at the Championship Course at the Grand Reserve Golf Club. The Tom …
BetMGM Launches Sports Betting in Puerto Rico
BetMGM has officially launched sports betting in Puerto Rico, set at the Casino Del Mar at the La Concha Resort in San Juan. The company said it was now accepting wagers at the resort through 12 kiosks and five …
Puerto Rico Waives Pre-Testing for Vaccinated Visitors
Vaccinated travelers no longer have to show proof of a negative test in order to enter Puerto Rico, according to the island’s newest protocol update. As of Feb. 2, the destination is no longer requiring tests from vaccinated travelers; …
Puerto Rico’s Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Is Getting Bigger
The Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico is getting bigger, Caribbean Journal has learned. This year, the Rio Grande-area resort will add another 93 rooms, according to a statement from Hyatt Hotels. The property first opened its doors in …
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