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Puerto Rico Air Traffic Topped Pre-Pandemic Levels Last Year
Buoyed by a summer surge the likes of which it had never seen, Puerto Rico’s primary airport surpassed its 2019 passenger levels last year. According to data from Mexico-based ASUR, which manages the island’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, passenger […]
What to Know About Traveling to Puerto Rico Right Now
Puerto Rico has put in new entry rules for travelers, headlined by a 48-hour entry testing window. That means travelers have to take and receive a negative test result within 48 hours before arriving in Puerto Rico. The test can […]
Puerto Rico Tightens Entry Rules for Travelers
Puerto Rico has tightened its entry rules for travelers, centered on a new 48-hour pre-testing requirement. The new rule means all travelers arriving on domestic flights (i.e. from within the United States) are required to show proof of a negative […]
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Puerto Rico’s Big Tourism Recovery
By Alexander Britell SAN JUAN — In the middle of December, Puerto Rico tourism officials made a declaration. The destination was open for business, and ready to welcome back visitors, a bold claim in the wake of last year’s devastating […]
Southwest Airlines Adding More Puerto Rico Flights
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is reporting that Southwest Airlines will continue to expand its presence on the island. The announcement came from the interim Executive Director of PRTC, Carlos Campos. Two routes to San […]
PGA Tour Coming to Puerto Rico For Special Golf Tournament
By the Caribbean Journal staff The PGA Tour and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company have announced the launch of a special, unofficial PGA Tour event in March 2018. The tournament aims to support recovery efforts on the island, and will […]
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Puerto Rico Says It’s Open For Tourism
By the Caribbean Journal staff As Puerto Rico continues to work to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the destination’s tourism officials say it is officially “open for business.” More than 4,000 restaurants are already open, and major tourism attractions […]
You Can Stay at the Sheraton Puerto Rico in January
By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s tourism sector continues to rebound with the another hotel property on the island. The Sheraton Puerto Rico has announced it will be taking new guest reservations starting Jan. 8, 2018. The Sheraton is […]
Here’s How You Can Help Puerto Rico Right Now
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico was battered by Hurricane Maria, and the island now faces a humanitarian crisis. Much of the island is still without power, while water and food are increasingly scarce and […]