Discover Puerto Rico Has a New CEO

Discover Puerto Rico has a new leader at the helm. Jorge L. Pérez has officially begun his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the island’s destination marketing organization, following a months-long search and transition process. Pérez, a...

Statehood vs. Independence for Puerto Rico

Rep. Delia Ramirez remembered the anniversary of Hurricane Maria with a post on X that said, “we affirm our love for our Puerto Rican neighbors and our commitment to a healthy, thriving, sovereign Puerto Rico.” Sovereignty for Puerto Rico is...

Tourism reports say millions pumped into Shreveport, Bossier economies

Visit Shreveport-Bossier says there are 3.2 million reasons why international tourism matters to northwest Louisiana. That’s the amount of money VisaVue Travel Data said was spent in the region on restaurants and dining, hotels and entertainment...

Puerto Rico Adds 3,100 New Jobs in Just One Month

Puerto Rico's non-farm wage employment reached 966,500 in August, reflecting an increase of 3,100 jobs in just one month. According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the increase reflects a 14,500-job increase compared...

Double silver for Puerto Rico on the sands of Punta Cana

The Puerto Rican duos of María González and Allanis Navas, and Cristian Encarnación and Diego Rosich, both reached the podium on Sunday to claim silver medals in their respective divisions at the NORCECA Qualifying Tournament in Punta Cana,...

New Margaritaville cruise ship Beachcomber will sail from Miami

Margaritaville at Sea is expanding with a new ship, the Beachcomber, debuting in 2027. The Beachcomber will sail from Miami, the cruise line's third homeport. Voyages will range from four to eight nights, visiting the Eastern and Southern...

Camp Yoshi Is The Black-Owned Outdoor Travel Group Where ‘Luxury Meets the Land’

Founded by HBCU graduates, Camp Yoshi is redefining the outdoor experience with its elevated trips to nowhere. “Trips to Nowhere” are a speciality of Camp Yoshi. The Black-owned outdoors group has a mission to not only diversify America’s outdoors...

Bad Bunny’s Final Puerto Rico Residency Concert Honors Hurricane Maria Anniversary

San Juan, Puerto Rico – after completing a full run of 30 solo concerts of the No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency, Bad Bunny invited guests to celebrate the finale with ‘Una Más’, a special closing performance that was streamed via Amazon Prime....

Bad Bunny’s final Puerto Rico concert happened on Hurricane Maria’s anniversary. Everyone could feel it

Essay by Sofía Hanalei Sanchez, CNN San Juan, Puerto Rico (CNN) — After completing his sold-out 30-show residency “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” (“I Don’t Want to Leave Here”) in his hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny invited the...

Think Strategically: Puerto Rico Marks 50 Years of The Tobin Report, A Missed Opportunity

A Nobel Laureate's Formula and a Missed Opportunity Many Puerto Ricans have heard of the Tobin Report, but few realize how forcefully it anticipated today's fiscal challenges. Commissioned in March 1974 by Governor Rafael Hernández-Colón, the...

Puerto Rico community builds solar independence as 2025 hurricane season looms

By Kiara Alfonseca | Edited by Patricia Guadalupe In the small mountainside town of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, a self-sustaining community is no longer waiting for government officials to offer protection during the hurricane season. Solar panels top...

“We're a trending topic”: Bad Bunny launches Puerto Rico as a tourist destination

Following the closing of Bad Bunny's final residency concert, the executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Board, Willianette Robles Cancel, acknowledged that the residency's impact has been global and positive. "We're a trending topic right...

The Best Bread In Puerto Rico Can Be Found At Your Local Grocery Store

There's a warm, playful touch to nearly everything in Puerto Rico. The water in Mosquito Bay glows with bioluminescence, and wild horses wander free on Vieques Island. San Juan is an old pirate haven with blue brick streets, and the cuisine is a...

Bethlehem celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, sister city partnership with Patillas, Puerto Rico

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Puerto Rican pride was on full display Sunday as the city celebrated the first anniversary of its Sister City partnership with Patillas, Puerto Rico. "Yo soy Boricua, pa' que tu lo sepas," the audience gleefully cheered as...

Bad Bunny closes 31-date Puerto Rico residency with emotional Marc Anthony duet. See full guest lineup

Bad Bunny closed his 11-week ‘No Me Quiero Ir de Aqui’ residency on the night of September 20 at El Coliseo de Puerto Rico with a sold-out performance that turned into a cultural celebration, reported the Associated Press. Branded as the ‘Una Mas’...

Bad Bunny Honors Puerto Rico and Hurricane Maria Survivors

Bad Bunny closed his 30-concert Puerto Rico residency Saturday with a powerful tribute on the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria. The sold-out show celebrated resilience and the island’s enduring spirit, streaming globally for the first time...

Bad Bunny wraps career-defining Puerto Rico shows

This time, Bad Bunny didn't need to travel the globe to make history or break records – he just needed Puerto Rico and his community to make an impact. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio's career-defining concert residency at Coliseo de Puerto Rico −...

This Washington region is named among 10 best for fall tourism in 2025

Fall has officially arrived, and Washington state has one of the best regions in the United States for autumn tourism, according to a new nationwide ranking. Yakima Valley in Central Washington was named the No. 6 "Best Place to Visit for Fall" in...

Thousands gather in Hartford for 61st annual Puerto Rican Day Parade

Thousands poured into Hartford Sunday for the city's biggest parade. HARTFORD, Conn. — Thousands of people gathered in Hartford Sunday for the 61st annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. People at the event celebrated the vibrant culture, traditions and...

Bad Bunny wraps Puerto Rican residency: Revisit the best moments

Bad Bunny really didn't want to leave his beloved Puerto Rico, adding one more night to his already scheduled 30-date No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí residency at El Choli. But alas, the reggaeton artist and cultural maker concluded another...