Committees

PRHTA committees are composed of hard-working volunteers. They are the backbone of our organization and the means by which our goals can be accomplished. We encourage members to participate and support them.

Allied Committee
Forum for the discussion of issues of particular importance to Allied members. Presents recommendations and suggestions to the Association based on its broad expertise and experience.

Chair:  Carmen Portela,  Local Guest

Association Governance Committee
Oversees issues and procedures related to the governance of the Association.

Chair: Noel Vera, Luxury Resorts

Casino Committee
Deals with all aspects and common issues of casino operations and legislation. Responsible for the development of casino personnel training.

Chair:  Miguel Vega, HI Development

Conservation Committee
Seeks ways to solve important issues affecting the tourism industry in environmental awareness, the control of stray animals and more, in coordination with other groups and organizations.

Chair: Eddie Ramirez, Casa Sol Bed & Breakfast

Human Resources Committee
Works with members’ human resources representatives in issues such as salaries, benefits and the latest labor law legislation. Creates programs to improve professionalism of the tourism work force, particularly through the organization of seminars and through its relationship with educational institutions.

Chair: Olga Martínez, El Conquistador Resort

People Development Committee
Works with members’ human resources and training representatives to create and coordinate programs to improve professionalism of the tourism work force.

Chair:  Ginoris Santiago, Caribe Hilton Hotel

Executive Committee
Pablo Torres, Caribe Hilton;  Miguel Vega, HI Development; Aida Ramírez, CPA, Kevane Grant Thornton;  Noel Vera Ramírez , Luxury Resorts and Clarisa Jiménez, Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association

Government Affairs Committee
Keeps abreast of legislation affecting the tourism industry. Develops and recommends legislation of benefit to the common interest.

Chair: Miguel Vega, HI Development

General Manager's and Owners Committee
Discuss current challenges facing hotel and other lodging facilities:  marketing, operational costs, security and destination quality.  

Chair:  Nils Stolzlechner, Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort

Marketing Committee
Forum for the discussion and implementation of action aimed at improving our ability to market Puerto Rico as a visitor destination and to increase wholesalers' room nights production.

Chair:  Letty Rivero,  Caribe Hilton Hotel

Membership Committee
Forum for the discussion of issues of particular importance to attract members to the Association. Presents recommendations and suggestions to the Association based on its broad expertise and experience.

Chair:  Charlotte Ware, TrueBlue Hospitality

Restaurant Committee
Medium for restaurant members to explore those issues that can help them be more effective and profitable in their businesses.

Chair: Raul Correa, Lote 23

Security Committee
Maintains direct communication with the police force in the tourism areas and other state and federal agencies.  Looks after the strengthening of the security to our visitors by means of monthly meetings to discuss special situations and alleviate potential problems.

Chair:  Carlos Martínez, CM Hotel Security Consultant

Transportation Committee
Keeps up-to-date on situations affecting ground transportation. Recommends policies and procedures for the continuous improvement of this sector.

Chair: TBA

Porta Caribe / Porta del Sol Region
Holds regular meetings to discuss the needs and issues of the Porta Caribe region and its members.

Chair: Tomás Ramirez, Combate Beach Resort

Vieques and Culebra Region
Gathers to discuss issues concerning this region and to monitor their development as it relates to tourism and hospitality.

Chair: Laine Gorman, The Blok