The short version
- Civitatis has set the second edition of CiviDay for January 19, 2027 at Palacio de Linares in Madrid, according to Ladevi
- Discover Puerto Rico is the main sponsor of the event, an agreement formalized at World Travel Market in London, Agenttravel.es reported
- The first CiviDay in Madrid in January 2026 gathered more than 150 tourism professionals, per Agenttravel.es and Demócrata
- Jorge L. Perez highlighted the partnership's role in promoting Puerto Rico experiences to Spanish and Latin American travelers, Demócrata reported
Event Details and Partnership
Civitatis will hold the second edition of its CiviDay on January 19, 2027 at the Palacio de Linares in Madrid. Discover Puerto Rico will serve as the principal sponsor of the gathering, which is designed to present company news, analyze trends and facilitate business contacts among travel agencies, partners and tourism professionals. Ladevi reported.
The date places the event immediately before FITUR, which runs from January 20 to 24 at IFEMA Madrid. Puerto Rico will be the guest destination at the fair. The sponsorship adds a prior contact with the Spanish tourism distribution sector to the island's agenda in Spain. The collaboration was formalized during the World Travel Market in London with the participation of Enrique Espinel, COO of Civitatis, and Jorge L. Perez, CEO of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, according to multiple reports.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
El CiviDay es una oportunidad para reunirnos con nuestros colaboradores, escuchar sus necesidades y compartir hacia dónde queremos seguir avanzando.
Our translation: The CiviDay is an opportunity to meet with our collaborators, listen to their needs and share where we want to continue advancing.
The source's own statement, as quoted by Agenttravel.es. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Discover Puerto Rico continúa realizando acciones con Civitatis cuyo aporte al destino ha sido uno de los más representativos y efectivos en la promoción de actividades en nuestra isla.
Our translation: Discover Puerto Rico continues to carry out actions with Civitatis whose contribution to the destination has been one of the most representative and effective in the promotion of activities on our island.
The source's own statement, as quoted by Agenttravel.es. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Civitatis Pro and Previous Editions
The 2027 CiviDay coincides with the first anniversary of Civitatis Pro, the company's B2B ecosystem aimed at travel agencies, wholesalers, digital platforms and other distributors. More than 60,000 professionals already use the platform. The first Madrid edition in January 2026 brought together more than 150 leaders and professionals. Subsequent editions took place in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, where Civitatis has its own hubs. Agenttravel.es reported.
Enrique Espinel stated that the event allows the company to meet collaborators, listen to their needs and share future directions. Jorge L. Perez noted that the partnership with Civitatis has been effective in promoting activities in Puerto Rico, from Old San Juan to bioluminescent bays, El Yunque and other attractions for travelers from Spain and Latin America. Demócrata reported.
Where the sources differ
All sources agree that the second CiviDay will be held on January 19, 2027 at Palacio de Linares in Madrid with Discover Puerto Rico as main sponsor, the deal was signed at WTM London, and the first edition in 2026 attracted over 150 professionals. Ladevi names Jorge L. Pérez as the top official of Discover Puerto Rico while Demócrata calls him viceministro or Deputy Minister of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. Agenttravel.es and Demócrata provide direct quotes from both executives; Ladevi does not. One Demócrata article in Spanish and its English version contain identical facts but differ in the exact title given to Jorge L. Pérez.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify how many attendees are expected for the 2027 edition, the exact program or speakers beyond the general description, the financial value of the sponsorship, or any specific new products or experiences Puerto Rico plans to present. They also do not detail the next steps after the event or measurable outcomes from the previous partnership with Civitatis.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Official Civitatis contará con Puerto Rico como principal patrocinador del segundo CiviDay
- Reporting Civitatis celebrará su “Cividay” en enero de 2027 de la mano de Puerto Rico
- Reporting Civitatis contará con Puerto Rico como principal patrocinador del segundo CiviDay
- Reporting CiviDay 2027 en Madrid: Civitatis y Puerto Rico
How we checked this
Ladevi, Agenttravel.es and both Demócrata versions reported the announcement. All relied on the same formalization at World Travel Market and statements from Enrique Espinel and Jorge L. Perez. The attendance figure for the first edition and details on Civitatis Pro rest on Agenttravel.es and Demócrata.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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