| Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association Committee Chairs 2010-2011 |
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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 support them.
Allied Committee 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: Eduardo Rodríguez, Human Capital
Association Governance Committee Oversees issues and procedures related to the governance of the Association.
Chair: Paul Ferguson, Travel Services, Inc.
Casino Committee Deals with all aspects and common issues of casino operations and legislation. Responsible for the development of casino personnel training.
Chair: Miguel Vega, HI Development
Conservation Committee Seeks ways to solve important issues affecting the tourism industry in environmental awareness, the control of stray animals and more, in coordination with other groups and organizations.
Chair: Ada Torres Ramírez, BusinessWise Corp.
Human Resources and Education Committee Works with members’ human resources representatives in issues such as salaries, benefits and the latest labor law legislation. Creates programs to improve professionalism of the tourism work force, particularly through the organization of seminars and through its relationship with educational institutions.
Chair: Arturo Ortiz, Rio Mar Beach Resort, A Wyndham Resort
Executive Committee Ismael Vega, Radisson Ambassador Plaza, Miguel Vega, HI Development, Eduardo Rodríguez, Human Capital; Paul Ferguson, Travel Services, Inc., Juan José García, PKF Consultants and Clarisa Jiménez, Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association
Government Affairs Committee Keeps abreast of legislation affecting the tourism industry. Develops and recommends legislation of benefit to the common interest.
Chair: Miguel Vega, HI Development
Marketing Committee 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: Raul Bustamante, Conrad Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino
Restaurant Committee Medium for restaurant members to explore those issues that can help them be more effective and profitable in their businesses.
Chair: Ariel Rodríguez, Augusto’s Cuisine
Security Committee Maintains direct communication with the police force in the tourism areas and otherstate and federal agencies. Looks after the strengthening of the security to our visitors by means of monthly meetings to discuss special situations and alleviate potential problems.
Chair: Carlos Martínez, CAM Security Transportation Committee Keeps up-to-date on situations affecting ground transportation. Recommends policies and procedures for the continuous improvement of this sector.
Chair: Joanne Ferguson,Travel Services, Inc.
Porta Caribe Region Holds regular meetings to discuss the needs and issues of the Porta Caribe region and its members.
Chair: Gennaro Dessy, Hilton Ponce Golf Resort & Casino
Porta del Sol Region Forum to meet the particular needs of members in the region and to address their concerns.
Chair: José Rodríguez, Rincón Beach Resort
Vieques and Culebra Region Gathers to discuss issues concerning this region and to monitor their development as it relates to tourism and hospitality.
Chair: Cecilia Rodríguez, Club Seabourne
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