The Island of EnchantmentAll you need to know about Puerto Rico

51st ICCA CongressOctober 21st, 2012

Mario González LafuenteExecutive Director

Local Redevelopment Authority

Top 5 reasons why Puerto Rico is your best bet

HistoryEasier accessInfrastructureVaried offer

Come for business, stay for fun

History

Puerto Rico, a U.S. Territory

Visa waiver programVisa waiver program

Streamlined visa interview wait timeStreamlined visa interview wait time

and Visa application processand Visa application process

Trusted traveler programTrusted traveler program

Global entryGlobal entry

Pre-checkPre-check

Easier Access Initiatives

Puerto Rico: Hub of the Caribbean

• Puerto Rico maintains 30% of U.S. seat capacity into the Caribbean

• Puerto Rico has nearly 3 times the U.S. inbound seat capacity of the next largest markets

• 63 daily flights from 20 major U.S. cities

U.S. inbound seat capacityU.S. inbound seat capacity

• San Juan receives service from 25 cities in the Caribbean

• American Eagle maintains its Caribbean hub in San Juan

• Puerto Rico has direct access to Madrid, Panama, Toronto, London, and Caracas

International seat capacityInternational seat capacity

Air access to the U.S.Air access to the U.S. Air access to the CaribbeanAir access to the Caribbean Air access to world connectionsAir access to world connections

Airline Mix

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Puerto Rico’s Modern and World Class Infrastructure

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Extensive highway system, over 4,629 miles

Port of San Juan is the 8th busiest port in the U.S.

PR’s air access is by far the best in the Caribbean

SJU is the busiest airport in the Caribbean

“…among the best in Latin America & the Caribbean.” – Financial Times

Puerto Rico Convention CenterPrime site award winnerLargest and most technologically advanced in the CaribbeanOver 1,000 events and 1M visitors since opening in 2005

Puerto Rico’s Modern and World Class Infrastructure

Coliseo de Puerto Rico 18,000 people capacityOver 550 events and 3.3M spectators.World renowned artists performances

Puerto Rico’s Modern and World Class Infrastructure

Government Reception Center (Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico)

Ideal site for special private and government events.Spanish and French design One of Old San Juan's most prestigious architectural relics of the

early 20th century.

Puerto Rico’s Modern and World Class Infrastructure

Puerto Rico offers a wide range of World-Class hotel brands that meet any customer’s budget and needs.

Puerto Rico’s Modern and World Class Infrastructure

Varied Offer

Most diverse and vibrant destination in the

Caribbean

Varied Offer – BeachesFlamenco, Culebra

Varied Offer – Shopping

Plaza Las Américas

Mall of San Juan

Medical tourism Law (196) has allowed patients to receive treatment off-shore in Puerto Rico at lower costs than in the U.S.

Local institutions equipped with state of the art technology, currently offering medical care traveling services.

Varied Offer – Medical Tourism

Varied Offer – Culture and Museums

Ponce Museum of Art

Puerto Rico Museum of Art Museum of Contemporary Art

Gastronomical Capital of the Caribbean

Varied Offer – Cuisine

Varied Offer – Golf

Royal Isabela

Varied Offer – Homeport and Marinas

World-wide events held in P.R.:

WBC / World Baseball ClassicRip Curl World Surfing CupPR Open Golf / PGA Tour Ironman 73.0Central American and Caribbean

Games (2010)

Varied Offer – Sports Capital of the Caribbean

Varied Offer – World Class Entertainment

PR Heineken JazzFest

Casals Festival

PR Salsa Congress

International Artists

Varied Offer – Nature and Adventure

Varied Offer – Nature and Adventure

Varied Offer – Rum Capital of the World

Varied Offer – Film Location Paradise

Fast Five Pirates of the Caribbean

Future Developments

Roosevelt Roads Naval Base Redevelopment

Bahía Urbana

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Port Caribe“The Commercial Heart”

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“The Destination Anchor”

Hotel & Entertainment “The Destination Anchor”

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Marsh VistaPremiere Golf/Country Club Amenity

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Main StreetCommunity College

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Ceiba ParkGateway to Amenities

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El Yunque Grande“The Premier Eco-Tourism Resort”

El Yunque Grande“The Premier Eco-Tourism Resort”

Eco-Outpost Base CampThe Environmentalist Retreat

Eco-Outpost Base CampThe Environmentalist Retreat

Top 5 reasons why Puerto Rico is your best bet

HISTORY EASIER ACCESSINFRASTRUCTURE

VARIED OFFER

Top 5 reasons why Puerto Rico is your best bet

Come for Business, Come for Business, Stay for Fun!Stay for Fun!

The Island of EnchantmentAll you need to know about Puerto Rico

51st ICCA CongressOctober 21st, 2012

Mario González LafuenteExecutive Director

Local Redevelopment Authority