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Bad Bunny's residency is supercharging Puerto Rico's tourism. What happens now?
AOL
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“Don’t let go of the flag ... I don’t want them to do to you what they did to Hawaii,” Bad Bunny sings in his song “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii.” The singer and global phenomenon has made it clear that his homeland of Puerto Rico is at a pivotal...
How Bad Bunny's concerts are transforming tourism in Puerto Rico
USA Today - Virginia
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Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico concert residency is causing a surge in tourism to the island. Discover Puerto Rico is using this opportunity to promote responsible and sustainable tourism. Local businesses are creating Bad Bunny-themed experiences and...
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Joins Autograph Collection
Breaking Travel News
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June 16, 2025
La Concha Resort, one of San Juan’s most iconic beachfront destinations, proudly announces its official transition to the prestigious Autograph Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, marking a transformative...
Experts warn of AI-driven disruption to jobs in Puerto Rico
News is My Business
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June 17, 2025
Experts warn of increasing job automation in white-collar sectors, given the growing use of AI tools in the workplace. (Credit: Wrightstudio | Dreamstime.com) As artificial intelligence continues its rapid integration into workplaces, leading to...
Puerto Rico’s Top Historic Hotel Just Got an Upgrade, With a New Look — and a Gloria Vanderbilt Suite
Caribbean Journal
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June 16, 2025
Hotel El Convento, one of the most historically significant hotels in the Caribbean, has completed an $8 million renovation project aimed at updating the property while preserving its centuries-old character — and honoring some of its most famous...
La Concha Resort in Puerto Rico joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection portfolio
Hotel Management Network
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June 16, 2025
Marriott International’s hotel brands portfolio, Autograph Collection, has expanded in Puerto Rico, with the addition of La Concha Resort, a beachfront destination in San Juan. The development makes La Concha Resort the first Autograph Collection...
Canada Updates Travel Advisory For Popular Middle Eastern Country: 'Exercise A High Degree Of Caution'
The Travel
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June 16, 2025
The Government of Canada has once again updated several of its travel advisories. In particular, it recently focused on the Middle East, releasing updated advisories for several regions, including Iran, Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip....
How Mississippi is Catching Up — and Puerto Rico Is Not
Puerto Rico Report
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June 16, 2025
Incomes in Puerto Rico have historically lagged behind those in the states, but the difference is steadily increasing. Puerto Rico’s per capita income – as shown in the graph below – has grown since 1970, but it hasn’t kept up with the states....
Daytona Beach Wins Bid to Host NCA & NDA Collegiate Championship Through 2030
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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- Ocean Center and Daytona Beach Bandshell to Host Premier Collegiate Cheer and Dance Competition in the World - - April 8-11, 2026, Competition Marks 30th Year in Daytona Beach - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit –...
Puerto Rico Contemplates A Reunion With Spain
CleanTechnica
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June 14, 2025
Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it. America’s fake president, a/k/a King Donald I, has a facility for looking at a map of the world and redrawing the boundaries of countries in his mind. In Puerto Rico, some residents have been...
Dear Abby: I can’t get over my friend refusing to let me stay with her while traveling
MLive - Michigan
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June 16, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I always considered my lifelong friend “Mary” to be my BEST friend. We are in our mid-50s now and live in different countries, but we’ve always stayed in contact. When she comes to visit, she stays with me. I sometimes pick her up at...
Arajet’s flights to Puerto Rico will have an economic impact of more than US$13 million.
Dominican Today
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June 14, 2025
Willamette Robles Cancel, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), indicated that the launch of the Dominican airline Arajet‘s route would have an annual economic impact of US$9.6 million for the Santo Domingo route and US$4.1...
Puerto Ricans Remember Massacre as Pulse Site Opens Before Demolition
LatinAmerican Post
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June 13, 2025
Nine years after a gunman killed 49 people inside Orlando’s Pulse nightclub, survivors and relatives—many of them Puerto Rican—walked through the building for the first time. They say the visit rekindled grief, rage, and fresh hope for a...
Chicago's Puerto Rican Fest kicks off in Humboldt Park
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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June 14, 2025
The gloomy forecast wasn’t going to dampen the mood for those attending the Puerto Rican festivities over the weekend in Humboldt Park. Mary Camargo, 63, has attended the Puerto Rican Festival for more than 40 years — a tradition she shares with...
This southeastern Florida city was just named the top July 4 beach bargain
The Manual - Oregon
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June 15, 2025
Looking for a beachy Fourth of July getaway that won’t blow your budget? According to Dollar Flight Club’s newly released July 4th 2025 Travel Report, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks as the best-value beach destination for Independence Day...
Puerto Rico native killed in suspected reckless driving crash in downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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Iris Feliciano-Hernandez, 30, was killed in a car crash in Milwaukee on June 7. Tremayne Brown, 20, is charged with second-degree reckless homicide for allegedly driving 70 mph in a 30 mph zone and running a red light. Feliciano-Hernandez moved to...
This Puerto Rico Hotel Delivers Beachside Wellness and Island Flavors
Matador Network
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This was a common theme throughout my stay at Wyndham Palmas Resort. From my welcoming arrival to my active itinerary and lavish meals, the resort’s focus on wellness and tranquility anchored the entire guest experience. Arriving at the Wyndham...
JetBlue Strengthens Market Position with Strategic Route Network
Times News Global
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June 17, 2025
NEW YORK, NY — JetBlue Airways is solidifying its position in the aviation market by enhancing its route network for both leisure and business travelers. As of June 2025, the airline has established a robust set of domestic routes that extend well...
Puerto Rico must revise broadband plan to comply with new BEAD rules
News is My Business
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June 12, 2025
The Puerto Rico Broadband Program must now create a new competitive selection process for broadband providers that complies with the revised rules. (Credit: Kittichai Boonpong | Dreamstime.com) Puerto Rico, which was allocated more than $334...
Police: Man hired via Uber stole $40K Rolex from Worth Avenue jeweler
Palm Beach Daily News - Florida
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A West Palm Beach man was arrested and faces several charges including grand theft after Palm Beach Police said he stole the $40,000 watch he was hired through Uber to deliver for repairs. The man was supposed to take the Rolex Daytona watch from...