Alliance Updates
Welcome Viva PR’s Newest Members 🎉
Please help us extend a warm welcome to our newest members of Viva PR! Thank you for supporting our local short-term rental community. We’re happy you’re here!
Welcome to Viva PR 👋
- Marta Ramirez
- Janette Lopez
- Marie Diaz Vila
- Geronimo Guevara
- Elbert Chavarro
- Roberto Sebelen Medina
- Debora Sutor
- Javanska Taveras
Join Viva PR today for just $75! Get exclusive resources to boost your hosting and connect with a community of like-minded hosts and operators.
Viva PR Membership Kickoff Webinar: Elevate Your STR Success in Puerto Rico
Tuesday, Sept. 24 | Noon AST
Get ready to supercharge your short-term rental business at the Viva PR Membership Kickoff Webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Noon AST! This isn’t just another webinar — it’s your all-access pass to insider tips, tools, and trends that will take your STR business in Puerto Rico to the next level. We’ll also provide a local regulatory update, a look into our new member portal featuring exclusive hosting resources, and an all-star panel with speakers from Vrbo, Airbnb, and Join a Join!
Save the Date: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025
Rebook 2025
Mark your calendars for February 1, 2025, and attend Rebook – STR Conference, the Caribbean’s premier event for the short-term rental industry. Since its launch in 2022, Rebook has become the must-attend event for professionals looking to enhance their expertise, grow their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends.
This year’s conference features an impressive lineup of expert speakers, with sessions on essential topics like regulations, business growth strategies, technology, and the latest developments in the industry. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the short-term rental market, Rebook provides the resources, insights, and networking opportunities you need to take your business to the next level.
Registration Opening Soon! We are excited to offer a special member rate— stay tuned for details coming soon. Be sure to take advantage of this exclusive offer and secure your spot at the premier event of the year by becoming a member of Viva PR today!
Viva PR at Next Tourism Summit 2024
Viva PR had a great time at the Next Tourism Summit 2024! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth! Viva PR Co-Presidents Alma Bair and René Acosta, along with Mike Leung from Join a Join and Adalberto Martínez from Esto Es Vida Properties, participated in an engaging panel Mastering the Short-Term Rental Market: Insights from Property Managers.
| Shown Below: The Governor’s Keynote Lunch, at which the PRTC Director, Carlos Mercado, honored his Board of Directors. |
Local Tourism Trends
📈July Lodging Revenue Increases 3%
From Discover Puerto Rico
In July, lodging revenue increased to $183 million, showing a 3% increase from 2023. The rental market saw a 9% increase while hotel revenue was slightly down from past years.
🔮What to Expect in the Last Quarter of the Year: Travel Trends & Predictions
From Discover Puerto Rico
Access Discover Puerto Rico’s Industry Update for the latest trends and predictions expected to hit the market in the last quarter of the year.
🙌Tourism Employment Reaches 100,000
From Discover Puerto Rico
July figures show a slight increase in jobs, bringing the total to 100,500 hospitality jobs across the Island. The local unemployment rate has dropped 0.2 points to 5.8%.
✈️Fall 2024 Travel Update
From Discover Puerto Rico
Check out the latest impacts for fall 2024 travel, including weather effects, holidays, economic conditions, and more.