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RCC 292

Para requerir a la Oficina de Turismo del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio del Gobierno de Puerto Rico a desarrollar planes de mercadeo, promoción y apoyo a los municipios que comprenden el Distrito Representativo número 34, que comprenden los Municipios de Yabucoa, Maunabo, Patillas y San Lorenzo con sus respectivas oficinas de turismo municipales, y en aquellos municipios donde no exista una Oficina de Turismo, proporcionar asistencia técnica y estratégica para su creación, desarrollo y planificación de proyectos turísticos.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico's tourism office must develop marketing plans and provide technical support for tourism development in four southeastern municipalities, including establishing new tourism offices where needed.

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Bill Summary · RCC 292

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCC 292 requires Puerto Rico's Department of Economic Development and Commerce Tourism Office to develop marketing, promotion, and support plans specifically for the four municipalities in Legislative District 34 (Yabucoa, Maunabo, Patillas, and San Lorenzo). The bill also mandates technical and strategic assistance for creating tourism offices and planning tourism projects in municipalities that lack them.

Why is this important

This legislation targets economic development in a specific southeastern region of Puerto Rico by formalizing government support for tourism infrastructure. Given that tourism is a major revenue driver for Puerto Rico's economy, concentrating resources on underserved municipalities could reduce regional economic disparities and create local employment opportunities.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation concerns: Directing dedicated government resources to four specific municipalities raises questions about whether other economically disadvantaged regions will receive adequate support, and whether this represents effective use of limited public funds
  • Implementation feasibility: The bill requires creating tourism offices and infrastructure in municipalities that currently lack them, which demands sustained funding and technical capacity that may be difficult to maintain long-term
  • Accountability mechanisms: The bill does not clearly specify performance metrics, success indicators, or oversight procedures to ensure the tourism initiatives actually generate economic benefits for residents

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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