El Morro San Juan, Puerto Rico
IT’S TIME TO PLAN FOR PUERTO RICO
WHY PUERTO RICO? No passport is needed for U.S. residents, yet it feels like visiting an international destination Culturally diverse, enticing gastronomy, lively music, and fun experiences to enjoy Substantial direct air access from major U.S. markets No currency conversion for U.S. travelers Both Spanish and English are spoken fluently U.S. travelers don't need international cell phone plans Warm weather all year
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITHOUT A PASSPORT
C U L I N A RY
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ACCESSIBIL ITY Airlines Currently Serving Puerto Rico: American Airlines Delta Air Lines Frontier Airlines United Airlines JetBlue Airways Spirit Airlines Southwest Airlines Sun Country Airlines Cape Air Silver Airways 4
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS Over $20 billion in government funds spent on response and recovery efforts
FCC allocated $950 million to communications infrastructure
FEMA granted $100 million to restore the power grid
Hotels have invested millions in renovations and improvements
$413 million allocated to roadways, bridges and ports
31 internet providers and three 5G networks
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KEEPING YOU & YOUR ATTENDEES SAFE Advanced testing options at airport
Hotels have earned health certification seals from our local government Puerto Rico exempt from CDC international travel CV19 test back to the U.S. Numerous outdoor venues and spaces for perfect socially-distanced events World-class medical facilities (U.S. standards) and numerous pharmacies
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PUERTO RICO R E G I O N S A N D A I R P O RT S
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LODGING HOTEL S WITH 1,000+ SQ UARE FEET O F MEETING S PA C E
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SAN JUAN METRO HOTEL MAP * P R O P E R T I E S W I T H 1 , 0 0 0 + S Q U A R E F E E T O F M E E T I N G S PA C E
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EAST COAST HOTEL MAP * P R O P E R T I E S W I T H 1 , 0 0 0 + S Q U A R E F E E T O F M E E T I N G S PA C E
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PUERTO RICO CONVENTION CENTER 12
PUERTO RICO CONVENTION CENTER ASM Global’s VenueShield, a comprehensive, best-in-class program GBAC Star-Rated Facility Exhibit Hall – 152,700 square feet 15 rooms can be configured into 24 breakouts Hybrid meeting capabilities in production studio Culinary excellence with Levy Restaurants The total space at the Puerto Rico Convention Center is 600,000 Sq. Ft. 13
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DISTRITO T-MOBILE A five-acre all-in-one entertainment district next to the Puerto Rico Convention Center
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CULTURE AND CULINARY
DANCE
FOOD
MIXOLOGY
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
ZIPLINING
WAT E R S P O RT S
EL YUNQUE
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GOLF
TCP DORADO BEACH
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AMAZING OFF-SITE VENUES
ANTIGUO CASINO
MONT CARPE DIEM
CASA BACARDÍ
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DESTINATION SUPPORT SERVICES
DESTINATION SUPPORT SERVICES Planning and execution of the hotel site inspection process Support from a dedicated Site Services Manager, who is your destination ambassador Assistance during planning visits after Puerto Rico has been chosen Valuable marketing resources, including multimedia assets and original video content, to increase attendance and elevate the attendee experience Local knowledge and expertise to help you bring authentic Puerto Rican experiences to your event Access to our database of local providers 21
CUSTOMIZED SITE VIS Travefy – an itinerary management and collaboration tool we use for site visits Web-based & mobile-friendly Interactive itineraries Live flight tracker, geomapping & messaging
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HYBRID DELIVERY
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FOR MORE INFORMATIO N
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