AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater & Tourism Shock: Puerto Rico’s water access problems are now hitting the bottom line for hotels and restaurants, with PRHTA saying some properties have racked up about $800,000 in emergency water costs in a week and several small hotels have had to suspend operations. Airport Demand Mix: San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport handled 1,109,228 passengers in May, down 3.7% year over year, but international traffic rose 2% while domestic fell 4.4%, signaling a shifting travel mix. Energy Reliability Deal: Integrated Power Services (IPS) is buying Puerto Rico-based Star Electrical Services, expanding local high-voltage testing and acceptance capabilities tied to grid uptime and code compliance. Local Business Growth: Ponce is inaugurating La Bóveda, a new sensory tasting experience aimed at boosting downtown tourism and hospitality activity using recovery funds. Healthcare & Housing Investment: Elevance Health says it invested $640M in affordable housing over five years, including Puerto Rico, as part of broader social-driver-of-health spending. Caregiver Support Access: AARP and United Way expand the 211 caregiver support program, with Puerto Rico already included.
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