PRHTA committees are composed of hard-working volunteers. They are the backbone of our organization and the means by which our goals can be accomplished. We encourage members to participate and have included the committee chairs' telephone numbers to make it easier for you to volunteer.
Forum for the discussion of issues of particular importance to allied members. Presents recommendations and suggestions to the Association based on its broad expertise and experience.
Chair: Hamid Azize, Stage Crew Audiovisual
Oversees issues and procedures related to the governance of the Association.
Chair: Paul Ferguson, Travel Services, Inc.
Deals with all aspects and common issues of casino operations and legislation. Responsible for the development of casino personnel training.
Chair: Ismael Vega, Radisson Ambassador Plaza
In coodination with similar groups for other organizations, seeks ways to keep PR clean and beautiful.
Chair: Ada Torres, BusinessWise
Creates professional development initiatives for the tourism industry workforce, particularly through the organization of seminars and other events in collaboration with educational institutions. Efforts also include educational/tourism awareness curriculum at the elementary and high school level.
Chair: Eduardo Rodríguez, Human Capital
Miguel Vega, HI Development, Rick Newman, Holiday Inn San Juan; Abimael Semprit , Abimael Semprit CPA, CVA, CFE & Paul Ferguson, Travel Services, Inc.
Assists the secretary/treasurer in maintaining the association's financial affairs in good order.
Chair: Abimael Sémprit, CPA
Keeps abreast of legislation affecting the tourism industry. Develops and recommends legislation of benefit to the common interest.
Chair: Rick Newman, Flagship Services Inc.
Forum for the discussion and implementation of action aimed at improving our ability to market Puerto Rico as a visitor destination and to increase wholesalers' room nights production.
Chair: Hans-Georg Roehrbein, San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
PRHTA committees are composed of hard-working volunteers. They are the backbone of our organization and the means by which our goals can be accomplished. We encourage members to participate and have included the committee chairs' telephone numbers to make it easier for you to volunteer.
Through this Committee, restaurant owners meet regularly to explore issues and initiatives that can help them be more effective and profitable in their businesses.
Chair: Ariel Rodríguez, Augusto's Cuisine
Operators of small hotels and inns (1-75 rooms) meet to address issues and attend to areas of mutual concern.
Chair: Maria Del Carmen Rodríguez, Hotel Parador Palmas de Lucía
Through monitoring developments in ground transportation, Committee members work to achieve policies and procedures designed to promote the continuous improvement of this sector.
Chair: Joanne Ferguson, Travel Services, Inc.
Forum to meet the particular needs of members on the island and to address their concerns
Chair: Cecilia Rodríguez, Club Seabourne