EconomyMay 22, 2026
Tourism at record highs: May hit $163M and 86% hotel occupancy
Puerto Rico tourism keeps breaking records: May lodging revenue hit about $163 million, up 12% and a new monthly record, with hotel occupancy above 86.3%. 1
The numbers
- Hotel demand grew 7.6% YTD through April — highest of any U.S. state or territory. 2
- Over 3.8 million room-nights in May, up 7%. 1
- 15% growth in Q1 vs 2025. 2
What it means
More tourism means more jobs and business island-wide — high season is on.
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Reported by the CoquiList Newsroom · Facts backed by the sources cited above
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