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Promotional Endorsements
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company offers support during all key stages of the planning and development of tourism projects.
Click here to request an endorsement.
Benefits
Businesses and properties in the Puerto Rico Tourism Company Endorsement Program obtain the following benefits:
Promotion in PRTC’s official publications and marketing campaigns.
Access to PRTC’s promotional material.
Promotion in the seepuertorico.com website.
Promotion in local and foreign marketing strategies.
The opportunity to be promoted in activities sponsored by the Company.
Participation in certain market-specific public relation efforts.
Access to a variety of courses and workshops that promote customer service quality and improve a client’s experience (subject to availability).
The use of the PRTC official logo and/or promotional material (authorization required).
An 11% discount in your energy bill.
*Additional benefits may be available under certain conditions.
Use Permit
Provided by the office of permits management or the municipality, as the case may be.
Sanitary License or recent inspection certificate
Given by the Puerto Rico Department of Health
Inspection Certificate
Provided by the Puerto Rico Fire Department
Municipal License
General Liability Insurance Policy
With a minimum coverage for the amount of $1,000,000. Policy must include the Puerto Rico Tourism Company as an additional insured and a Hold Harmless Agreement in favor of the Company must be in place.
ID of the owner with photo.
Required only for Bed & Breakfast properties.
Certificate of Non Penal Records
Required only for Bed & Breakfast properties.
Alcoholic Beverage License
If applicable. Provided by the Puerto Rico Treasury Department.
*Some of the documents required may be found on pr.gov's website.
Requirements
Click on the links below to download forms necessary to start a tourism industry business in Puerto Rico
Instructions to request comments and endorsements before the Office of Planning Development of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company
Application Checklist for Conceptual Design and Site Location
Application check list for signs installation
Application check list for construction endorsement
Application checklist for approval to sell alcoholic beverages requested by the PR Treasury Department
Application checklist for approval for use permit to sell alcoholic drinks
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Promotional Endorsements for Tour Businesses & Touristic Activities
A Promotional Endorsement is a free and voluntary benefit for tour businesses and touristic activity services that wish to be promoted by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. There are minimum and basic requirements to comply with in order to obtain these benefits. The requirements are listed by category within the application and apply depending on the business’ type of activity.
Promotional endorsement application
Tour & services description
Promotional endorsement benefits
Responsibility sheet for the endorsed business
Criteria guide for endorsed businesses
Request an endorsement