Corporación deDesarrolloHotelero
The institutional pillar that transforms Puerto Rico's tourism vision into architectural reality.
Tourism Development With Institutional Vision
The CTPR stimulates, promotes and regulates the development of Puerto Rico's tourism industry, while the HDC focuses its efforts on investment and construction of hotel projects. Together we form a public structure dedicated to the orderly and sustainable growth of the sector.
Categories, Incentives and Opportunities
Browse our official lodging classification and discover the relationship between regulation, tax incentives and sustainable economic growth in the tourism sector.
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Catalyst for hotelgrowth
The Hotel Promotion Corporation is a subsidiary of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (CTPR), created in 1992 with the specific purpose of promoting investment, development and construction of hotel projects throughout the archipelago.
We facilitate access to critical information, tax incentives and regulatory frameworks that drive responsible investment and Puerto Rico's positioning as a tourism leader.
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AuthenticTourismIdentity
Puerto Rico has special categories that reflect our cultural identity and commitment to authentic, high-quality tourism experiences.
Cultural identity outside San Juan.
Network of urban and themed innkeepers.
Luxury large-scale integrated complexes.
Shared and mixed ownership models.
Ecotourism and Green Models
We operate under ecotourism design guidelines, with environmental certifications that ensure responsible practices and community connection.
Incentives for renewable infrastructure.
Legal framework for hotel development.
Strategic Tax Framework
On total eligible investment.
On construction materials and equipment.
Property taxes and municipal levies.
Eligible Businesses
- Hotels
- Condo-Hotels
- Paradores
- Guest Houses
- Tourist Marinas
- Theme Parks
- Golf Courses
- Casinos
"Designed to maximize return on investment while driving sustainable economic development."
Visitor Economy
Legal framework designed to reduce operating costs and promote energy alternatives that optimize the profitability of the hotel sector.
Invoice Credit
For hotels and paradores with more than 15 approved rooms. Direct reduction in operating costs.
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We connect development, regulatory clarity and strategic investment to drive sustainable growth of the Puerto Rican hotel sector.