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Jesús “Chú” Ruiz Brignoni and Bienvenida “Nany” Colón, both descendants of families dedicated to agriculture in Puerto Rico, built a business legacy based on hard work and vision. Jesús began his professional career in the Government of Puerto Rico, while Bienvenida focused on developing an office supply business.

In 1977, they decided to embark on a joint venture and founded Aguadilla Office Supplies, a store dedicated to office furniture and supplies, while Jesús continued his work in the Government.

After his retirement, Chú, driven by his desire for continued growth, ventured into the tourism industry. In 1990, he opened Hotel El Faro in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, marking the beginning of IHP Hospitality. Since then, the company has maintained steady growth and evolution under a conservative business strategy.

Today, IHP Hospitality Group owns and operates four properties in western Puerto Rico, including international franchises such as Marriott® and Best Western Collection®, as well as independent hotels like Punta Borinquen Resort and Hotel El Faro.

With over 30 years of experience, IHP Hospitality is a pioneer in the revitalization of urban centers, making a significant contribution to Puerto Rico’s economic development. The company is currently leading the ambitious Square District project in Mayagüez, the first tourism district in the western region of the island. This project will include a hotel, casino, banquet hall, restaurants, and family entertainment options.

Additionally, IHP Hospitality is working on two hotel projects in the early stages of development in Condado and Arecibo, with plans for a new hotel project in Manatí.

With a clear vision for expansion, IHP Hospitality continues to contribute to the economic and tourism development of Puerto Rico, solidifying its position as a leader in the hospitality industry.