Sporting Events Bring Big Money To The Economy Of Puerto Rico

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.

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Trump Residences in Puerto Rico

Trump International Golf Club & Residences in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, is the first development in Puerto Rico to combine, residences world class golf and a beach resort in one location.  Covering 1,000 acres on the Atlantic Ocean, the property is located on a private penninsula, between beautiful beaches and the El Yunque National Forest.

All residents will have memberships to two 18 hole PGA Tournament level golf courses, designed by Tom Kite and access to the Trump clubhouse.

For more detailed information about the residences, here is their site:

http://www.trumppuertoricoresidences.com/