{"id":45067,"date":"2025-11-13T12:40:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T16:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/?p=45067"},"modified":"2025-11-13T12:44:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T16:44:51","slug":"no-pause-for-puerto-ricos-visitor-economy-it-will-continue-to-grow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/en\/no-pause-for-puerto-ricos-visitor-economy-it-will-continue-to-grow\/","title":{"rendered":"No pause for Puerto Rico\u2019s Visitor Economy: \u201cIt will continue to grow\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"45067\" class=\"elementor elementor-45067\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ba619e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2ba619e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-03731a1\" data-id=\"03731a1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-679910e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"679910e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">No pause for Puerto Rico\u2019s Visitor Economy: \u201cIt will continue to grow\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30386f6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30386f6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-611d0c6\" data-id=\"611d0c6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c0a3af elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3c0a3af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/VEP-GFR-min-768x384.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-45011\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/VEP-GFR-min-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/VEP-GFR-min-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/VEP-GFR-min-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/VEP-GFR-min-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/VEP-GFR-min.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-756fe39 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"756fe39\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\" data-no-translation=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a9ae52a\" data-id=\"a9ae52a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1d8645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1d8645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At <a href=\"http:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/\">Foundation for Puerto Rico<\/a>, we have closely analyzed the impact and potential of the Island\u2019s visitor economy. Our most recent <a href=\"https:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/en\/visitor-economy-performance-model\/\">Visitor Economy Performance Model<\/a> shows that tourism in Puerto Rico will continue to grow, reaching an estimated <strong>7.9 million visitors over the next five years<\/strong> and generating a projected <strong>direct economic contribution of nearly $13 billion by 2030<\/strong>.<\/p><p>This model\u2014the most detailed and accurate to date\u2014combines traditional data sources, such as visitor interviews at airports, with behavioral insights, price trends, and spending categories.<\/p><p>\u201cWe meticulously compiled every data source and validated them against each other to build an almost perfect model,\u201d explained <strong>Jon Borschow, founder and CEO of <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/\">Foundation for Puerto Rico.<\/a><\/p><p>Our analysis shows that in <strong>2024<\/strong>, Puerto Rico received <strong>5.3 million visitors<\/strong>, who stayed an average of <strong>five days<\/strong> and spent <strong>$264 per day<\/strong>, resulting in a <strong>direct contribution of $7.1 billion<\/strong>. This figure is projected to rise to <strong>$7.8 billion this year<\/strong> and continue growing to <strong>$12.6 billion by 2030<\/strong>.<\/p><p>When we include local spending related to domestic tourism, as well as the direct and indirect economic impact, <strong>total revenues generated by the visitor economy exceeded $15 billion in 2024<\/strong>. The model also reveals key behavioral patterns: of the average daily spending of $264, most goes to <strong>lodging ($67)<\/strong>, followed by <strong>food and beverages ($66)<\/strong>, <strong>tourist experiences and services ($66)<\/strong>, with the remainder spent on transportation, shopping, and other expenses.<\/p><p>The growth of the visitor economy is also reflected in <strong>employment and government revenues<\/strong>. The hospitality sector currently sustains <strong>over 100,000 direct jobs<\/strong>, which could reach <strong>115,000<\/strong> when including related industries\u2014representing <strong>more than 10% of Puerto Rico\u2019s workforce<\/strong>. For the government, the benefits are clear: <strong>room tax revenues reached $143.3 million in fiscal year 2023\u20132024<\/strong>, nearly <strong>double<\/strong> the amount collected a decade ago.<\/p><p>The expansion of <strong>short-term rentals (STRs)<\/strong> has also increased lodging capacity, enabling the visitor economy to reach current levels. According to our analysis, there are approximately <strong>25,000 STR units<\/strong>, representing <strong>2.2 million overnight stays per year<\/strong>.<\/p><p>It is also important to highlight that our model emphasizes the importance of enhancing <strong>visitor behavior data collection<\/strong>. While airport surveys remain valuable, evolving toward <strong>digital and interactive methods<\/strong> will yield more precise insights and strengthen strategic planning.<\/p><p>Furthermore, we emphasize that the growth of the visitor economy represents an <strong>opportunity\u2014not a threat\u2014for Puerto Rico<\/strong>. Our vision promotes <strong>intentional tourism<\/strong>, where visitors experience the Island authentically and respectfully, engaging with our culture and communities without overwhelming them. This aligns with <a href=\"http:\/\/discoverpuertorico.com\/\">Discover Puerto Rico\u2019s<\/a> vision and its <strong>\u201cLive Boricua\u201d<\/strong> campaign, which seeks to offer experiences true to the Island\u2019s authentic spirit.<\/p><p>At <a href=\"http:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/\">Foundation for Puerto Rico<\/a>, we are proud to provide the most comprehensive data available on the visitor economy, guiding <strong>sustainable growth<\/strong> that benefits communities, businesses, and the country as a whole.<\/p><p>For more details and insights from our <a href=\"https:\/\/foundationforpuertorico.org\/en\/visitor-economy-performance-model\/\">Visitor Economy Performance Model<\/a>, we invite you to read the full report on our website or the feature published by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevodia.com\/negocios\/turismo\/notas\/sin-pausa-la-economia-del-visitante-en-puerto-rico-va-a-continuar-creciendo\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOA5PlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeEi-KniqsA4gILiu_LD9RkFALer1p3dKIWZ5PrJWnk1ZiMz4hgJLGxa49cBk_aem_0ZAeq0T6dJtpJVRH9B_71Q\">El Nuevo D\u00eda.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No pause for Puerto Rico\u2019s Visitor Economy: \u201cIt will continue to grow\u201d At Foundation for Puerto Rico, we have closely analyzed the impact and potential of the Island\u2019s visitor economy. 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