SAN JUAN, P.R.
Meet Puerto Rico, the destination marketing organization (DMO) responsible for attracting meetings, conventions, tradeshows, sporting events and incentive groups to Puerto Rico, launched the “Check Off Your Bucket List” promotion with one message—Puerto Rico’s meetings industry is here, despite recent hardship—from the convention center to member hotels to many attractions and experiences.
“We were hit hard, that is for sure,” said Milton Segarra, CDME, president & CEO, Meet Puerto Rico. “But we are still standing. Right now, according to the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), 72% or 108 out of 149 endorsed hotels, are operating, this means that 82% of endorsed rooms are available and accepting reservations for new bookings. We also currently have 1,747 weekly nonstop and direct flights to Puerto Rico from the USA, Caribbean and international cities. [Operational hotels and flights] coupled with attractions updating us on their ability to host guests, a convention center that is in such good shape … we are ready to turn your meeting lists and ours, into bucket lists, to be fulfilled in Puerto Rico.”
The “Check Off Your Bucket List,” promotion, rewards meeting and incentive industry planners for booking groups at select participating hotels and resorts in Puerto Rico. A one-time “bucket list experience” will be provided to a group for any day—select from either culinary or cultural options.
The Check Off Your Bucket List promotion applies to new leads or groups booked with a contract signed by March 31, 2018. The travel window for meetings, events and incentives extends until Dec. 31, 2019. For 100-499 room nights, Meet Puerto Rico will contribute $10.00/per booked room night; 500-999 room nights - $15.00 per booked room night; 1,000+ room nights - $20.00 per booked room night.
“We are not just coming back, we are moving into a new age with the amazing opportunity to try new ideas, new approaches and new commitments to our clients, and we want you to participate in our progress, and share in the anticipation of relaunching and rediscovering Puerto Rico,” Segarra said. “Following our engagement at IMEX, we hope this promotion is the next step in that collaboration.”
“We want your business. Our hotels, attractions, airport and transportation services are all readying themselves for you, and we are keeping you informed so that you feel confident in booking your next meeting here,” Segarra added. “As you know, Puerto Rico has always been one of the most desired meeting and convention destinations and we intend to continue the same tradition.”
