The Puerto Rican economy stands to gain about $28 million from various international sporting events on the island, according to the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), a state-run agency.
From 2010-2011 some 50 sporting events will be held in Puerto Rico that are expected to reap around $28 million in revenue for the island’s hospitality industry. Sports are only part of the government strategy for attracting tourists to Puerto Rico, which annually welcomes 5 million visitors, with an annual increase of close to 6 percent.
The Puerto Rico Open at the Trump International Golf Club in Rio Grande is perhaps the most important event held annually on the island. The event brings brings almost $ 5 million. While it may be the highest profile sporting competition hosted by the island, the Puerto Rico Open is far from the only one. Other sports events held in Puerto Rico: Rip Curl Pro Search Championship, La Vuelta cycling event , Puerto Rico Bodyboarding Contest and The Central American Games. Recent sports events held on the island: The Ironman 70.3 and The Corona Extra Pro Surf circuit.
Showing posts with label La Vuelta Puerto Rico. Show all posts
Showing posts with label La Vuelta Puerto Rico. Show all posts
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
La Vuelta Puerto Rico: The Cycling Tour Of Puerto Rico
Looking for a challenge to start the new year? Have you gained a few pounds during the holidays? La Vuelta Puerto Rico could be a fun and adventurous challenge for you, and at the same time help you eliminate those extra pounds.
La Vuelta Puerto Rico is the ultimate cycling adventure, in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, for athletes with the ability, and stamina to complete the tour. La Vuelta (The Tour) is a loop around the entire island. The Tour is a fast-paced, fully supported, three-day, 375-mile ride. La Vuelta is not a race, but a tour with three different pace groups of riders, cycling together at their respective speeds along the course ( with no-drop policy so slower riders are not left behind ). La Vuelta Puerto Rico is held every year in January. This year, La Vuelta will take place January 28-30, 2011.
Along the tour you will enjoy breathtaking landscapes, stunning ocean views, and beautiful coastal towns few visitors, to the island, ever get to experience. In addition La Vuelta, offers optional excursions to Old San Juan, El Yunque Rain Forest, and Bioluminescent Bay, so you can visit and experience the top attractions of Puerto Rico.
Currently, close to 600 cyclist have registered to participate in the three-day event. Bikes are available for rent or cyclist can bring their own bikes.
Be a part of La Vuelta Puerto Rico 2011. To register click here.
Take a look at La Vuelta Puerto Rico 2010:
La Vuelta Puerto Rico is the ultimate cycling adventure, in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, for athletes with the ability, and stamina to complete the tour. La Vuelta (The Tour) is a loop around the entire island. The Tour is a fast-paced, fully supported, three-day, 375-mile ride. La Vuelta is not a race, but a tour with three different pace groups of riders, cycling together at their respective speeds along the course ( with no-drop policy so slower riders are not left behind ). La Vuelta Puerto Rico is held every year in January. This year, La Vuelta will take place January 28-30, 2011.
Along the tour you will enjoy breathtaking landscapes, stunning ocean views, and beautiful coastal towns few visitors, to the island, ever get to experience. In addition La Vuelta, offers optional excursions to Old San Juan, El Yunque Rain Forest, and Bioluminescent Bay, so you can visit and experience the top attractions of Puerto Rico.
Currently, close to 600 cyclist have registered to participate in the three-day event. Bikes are available for rent or cyclist can bring their own bikes.
Be a part of La Vuelta Puerto Rico 2011. To register click here.
Take a look at La Vuelta Puerto Rico 2010:
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