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Governor announces multimillion-dollar loan for the reconstruction of Hotel El Conquistador

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Governor announces multimillion-dollar loan for the reconstruction of Hotel El Conquistador
F&R Construction Group · Puerto Rico

Source: Telemundo PR — February 7, 2023

Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi, alongside Housing Secretary William Rodríguez, announced a $50 million recovery-funds loan for the El Conquistador hotel in Fajardo to complete its post-María reconstruction and replace damaged furnishings. The loan, made under the Economic Development and Growth Investment Portfolio Program (IPG), leverages a total $263 million renovation, with the remaining $213 million coming from private investment.

Once complete, the property is expected to generate over $2 million in annual room-tax revenue and 558 jobs with a $29 million payroll, making it one of eastern Puerto Rico’s main employers. The IPG program offers loans of up to $50 million at interest not exceeding 2% for large-scale projects, forgivable up to 50% under certain conditions, with a total allocation of $800 million. At the time, El Conquistador was operating at limited capacity (60% of rooms), with construction expected to finish by summer 2024. Fajardo Mayor José “Joey” Meléndez underscored the hotel’s role as the city’s main employer.

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