| Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association Committee Chairs |
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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: Carmen Portela, Local Guest Oversees issues and procedures related to the governance of the Association.
Chair: Noel Vera, Luxury Resorts Deals with all aspects and common issues of casino operations and legislation. Responsible for the development of casino personnel training.
Chair: TBA 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: Eddie Ramirez, Casa Sol Bed & Breakfast Human Resources 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: Olga Martínez, El Conquistador Resort People Development Committee
Works with members’ human resources and training representatives to create and coordinate programs to improve professionalism of the tourism work force.
Pablo Torres, Caribe Hilton; Sam Basu, Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino; Miguel Vega, HI Development; José González Espinosa, San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino; Aida Ramírez, CPA, Kevane Grant Thornton; Noel Vera Ramírez , Luxury Resorts, José González Espinosa, San Juan Marriott Resort & Casino 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
General Manager's and Owners Committee Discuss current challenges facing hotel and other lodging facilities: marketing, operational costs, security and destination quality.
Chair: Sam Basu, Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino
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: Letty Rivero, Condado Plaza Hilton Hotel Membership Committee Forum for the discussion of issues of particular importance to attract members to the Association. Presents recommendations and suggestions to the Association based on its broad expertise and experience.
Chair: Charlotte Ware, TrueBlue Hospitality Medium for restaurant members to explore those issues that can help them be more effective and profitable in their businesses.
Chair: TBA
Maintains direct communication with the police force in the tourism areas and other state 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. Transportation Committee Keeps up-to-date on situations affecting ground transportation. Recommends policies and procedures for the continuous improvement of this sector. Chair: TBA Porta Caribe / Porta del Sol Region Holds regular meetings to discuss the needs and issues of the Porta Caribe region and its members. Chair: Tomás Ramirez, Combate Beach Resort
Vieques and Culebra Region Chair: Laine Gorman, The Blok
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