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Spirit Airlines Launches its Puerto Rico Expansion, Adding Nonstop Flights Stretching to Texas and the Midwest

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is entering a new, exciting chapter in its 20+ year history in Puerto Rico today by launching its expansion at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). Travelers now have convenient, daily nonstop flight options between San Juan and destinations across the eastern half of the U.S. to include Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), and Detroit (DTW), with a nonstop flight to Hartford (BDL) starting on June 7. This growth makes travel to Spirit's number one Caribbean destination easier for more Guests across the U.S. and builds the carrier's largest SJU operation to-date.

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  • "We welcome Spirit Airlines' new routes, which amplify the flight options between Puerto Rico and five cities in the United States through Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
  • Our facilities and staff are ready for continued growth that efforts such as Spirit's allow us to experience.
  • These new Spirit flights, from and to our island, open doors to new employment opportunities and an increase in commercial and tourist activity in the Island," said Jorge Hernández, President of Aerostar.
  • "We are excited about the economic and market growth these flights will create for Puerto Rico as a top travel destination in the Caribbean.

JetBlue Announces Puerto Rico Expansion With Two New Routes Out For Sale Starting Today

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced two new routes from Puerto Rico, bringing more low-fare, high-quality flights to “La Isla del Encanto”.

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  • JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced two new routes from Puerto Rico, bringing more low-fare, high-quality flights to “La Isla del Encanto”.
  • We look forward to building on JetBlue's success in Puerto Rico,” said governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi.
  • “The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is thrilled to announce along with our partner, JetBlue, the incorporation of these new routes.
  • In Puerto Rico, JetBlue currently offers service in its focus city of San Juan, as well as in Aguadilla and Ponce, operating an average of 35 departures from Puerto Rico per day.

Friday Night SmackDown® Headed to Puerto Rico the Night Before Backlash®

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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SmackDown will emanate from the same venue – Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot – on Friday, May 5.

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  • SmackDown will emanate from the same venue – Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot – on Friday, May 5.
  • The announcement was made in conjunction with the Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority (PRCDA) and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.
  • “The PRCDA and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company have a phenomenal track record of delivering large-scale events to the island,” said John Porco, WWE Executive Vice President, Live Events.
  • “Their partnership and support have allowed WWE to bring not just one – but two – nights of sports entertainment to Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot this May.”
    “Puerto Rico is a world-class entertainment destination.

Puerto Rico's 'La Perla del Sur' Shines Brighter with Spirit's New, Nonstop Ponce to Orlando Route

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Spirit flew its first flights to Puerto Rico in 2001 when it inaugurated service to San Juan, and later opened service to Aguadilla in 2007.

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  • Spirit flew its first flights to Puerto Rico in 2001 when it inaugurated service to San Juan, and later opened service to Aguadilla in 2007.
  • Adding Ponce will provide Spirit's Guests with eight nonstop route choices for travel between airports throughout Florida and Puerto Rico.
  • The growth in Puerto Rico continues this spring as Spirit launches nonstop service from Aguadilla to Philadelphia on April 20, 2022.
  • "At the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, we celebrate the arrival of Spirit Airlines to the Aeropuerto Internacional Mercedita (PSE) in Ponce with the nonstop flight, daily, between Orlando (MCO) and Ponce (PSE).

New Leadership in Skal International to Act on Pandemic and Industry Challenges

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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Skal International has had a new leadership since January 01, 2022.

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  • Skal International has had a new leadership since January 01, 2022.
  • Skal International membership elected Burcin Turkkan, the senior VP of 2021, as the new Skal International World President.
  • Skal international is ready to increase global partnerships and work actively with partners on executing projects, said Turkkan, World President 2022, Skal International.
  • Founded in 1934, Skal International is the largest tourism association globally and the only one representing all sectors of the Tourism Industry.

New Leadership in Skal International to Act on Pandemic and Industry Challenges

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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MALAGA, Spain, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skal International Executive Board Members met in Little Rock, AR, on January 26, 2022, to conduct their first Executive Board meeting and held three-day meeting sessions working on the strategic plan for 2022. 

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  • The new Leadership in Skal International will focus on helping its members their businesses and travel industry get through the pandemic and other industry challenges.
  • Skal International membership elected Burcin Turkkan, the senior VP of 2021, as the new Skal International World President.
  • Skal international is ready to increase global partnerships and work actively with partners on executing projects, said Turkkan, World President 2022, Skal International.
  • Founded in 1934, Skal International is the largest tourism association globally and the only one representing all sectors of the Tourism Industry.

Spirit Airlines to Give Puerto Rico's Southern Coast More Go with Nonstop Service Between Ponce and Orlando

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Spirit flew its first flights to Puerto Rico in 2001 when it inaugurated service to San Juan.

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  • Spirit flew its first flights to Puerto Rico in 2001 when it inaugurated service to San Juan.
  • Adding Ponce will provide Spirit's Guests with eight nonstop route choices for travel between airports throughout Florida and Puerto Rico.
  • I thank Spirit Airlines and John Kirby for putting their trust in Puerto Rico and being key players in the expansion of flight offerings to our Island."
  • "We thank Spirit for their support," said Carlos Mercado Santiago, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC).

Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort Announces Puerto Rico Market Access Agreement with BetMGM

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort and BetMGM , a leading sports betting and iGaming company, announced today that they have agreed to a strategic partnership.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort and BetMGM , a leading sports betting and iGaming company, announced today that they have agreed to a strategic partnership.
  • Subject to regulatory approvals, BetMGM will expand its retail and mobile sports betting offerings to Puerto Rico, signifying the company's first market access agreement outside of the U.S. mainland.
  • "Paulson & Co. is always in search of innovation in services and entertainment for our properties and guests, that is why we are very excited for this agreement between Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort and BetMGM.
  • BetMGM and La Concha Resort expect to offer sports betting capabilities as soon as the regulated market commences in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico Urges Tourists On The Island To Comply With Lockdown And Provides Travel Incentive To Encourage Them To Come

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Friday, March 20, 2020
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Carla Campos, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), the government's Tourism agency, is tasked with spearheading the effort.

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  • Carla Campos, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), the government's Tourism agency, is tasked with spearheading the effort.
  • The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) calls for responsible travel at this time, and in Puerto Rico we are encouraging responsible travel by inviting visitors to comply with the terms of the lockdown and helping be part of the solution.
  • By staying home or in your hotel room today, we will all be able to travel tomorrow," said Campos.
  • The PR Tourism Company responded promptly, implementing a local communication strategy aimed at informing visitors from abroad who are currently staying on the island.