Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, said that the storm was a blow, but not a reset.
The path went from the south coast up to the west coast. The metropolitan areas regained power after the island lost it.
The Luis Munoz Marin Airport in San Juan reopened less than a day after the storm, followed by the airport in Ponce the next day.
The Holiday Inn in Ponce is one of the hotels that have reopened.
The Combate Beach Resort on the far western tip of the island has generators and is up and running.
Dean said that Puerto Rico's beaches, restaurants, attractions and accommodations are ready for everyone. The quick pace of the recovery has excited us. Most guests did not change their plans.
The director of sales and marketing at the hotel said there was no major damage. She said that they were closed for a week due to the lack of power and the need to clean up the debris.
Montes said that the casino and golf course are open and running at full capacity. The roads from San Juan to Ponce are in good shape.
Liz Mari is the director of sales at the Holiday Inn in Ponce and Mayaguez. Initially the damage was caused by lack of power.
On October 3, the annual marketplace began here. Dean pointed out that Marketplace was the first event to take place in Puerto Rico after Maria, just as it was the first event to take place afterFiona.
The CHTA wanted conference delegates who had extra luggage to donate supplies to the schools in the area, such as coloring books, pens and paper. canned goods, flashlights, tarps, blankets, and hygiene supplies were donated by local businesses in the San Juan area.
Dean said he was looking forward to a good peak season.
In the first half of the year, Puerto Rico's visitor numbers were not as high as they were in the second half. Dean said visitors spent more and stayed longer. The island was close to setting a record.
The Live Boricua campaign highlights the authenticity and culture of the island. Consumers were looking for ways to engage with the local community after the Pandemic.
The visitor arrives as a guest but leaves as a friend according to Dean.
Dean said that Discover Puerto Rico has an eye on opportunities for niche travel growth, including craft beer, off-the-beaten-track activities and "ed-venture tourism."
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