Category : Dominican Republic

Higüey suspends Larimar macro project and other developments

Higüey, La Altagracia.- The Higüey Municipal Council has issued Resolution No. 09-2025, ordering the immediate suspension of construction on several major real estate projects, including Larimar City and Resort, Alta Vista Village I & II, Cruise...

JetBlue pulls campaign in Puerto Rico over Arajet’s trademarked slogan

JetBlue has withdrawn a promotional campaign in Puerto Rico after using the slogan “Vamo’ Arriba,” which has been registered and exclusively used by Dominican airline Arajet since its founding in 2022. The American airline had emplo...

New technical training center to support tourism growth in Sabana de la Mar

Sabana de la Mar, DR.- President Luis Abinader inaugurated the Villa Suiza Technical Training School, a new facility aimed at preparing skilled workers for the growing tourism sector in the region. The center, managed by the National Institute of Tec...

Air Europa increases its weekly flights between Madrid and Punta Cana to five

Air Europa began 2025 presenting record figures in its long-haul operation, especially in the Americas, and increasing frequencies to key destinations and strategic routes, which goes hand in hand with the growth of its fleet The company will take de...

Collado: “Committed to advancing multi-destination tourism with Puerto Rico”

San Juan, Puerto Rico.- The Dominican Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) hosted a major event at the Fairmont Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, bringing together over 200 tour operators, travel agencies, and industry leaders from both countries to strengt...

Abinader and Collado unveil renovated Fishermen’s Village Plaza in Las Terrenas

Las Terrenas, Samaná.- President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado inaugurated the renovated Plaza del Pueblo de los Pescadores in Las Terrenas, Samaná, after a RD$293 million reconstruction following a fire. Covering 4,930 square mete...

Abinader highlights Punta Bergantín as key investment and tourism development project

Santiago de los Caballeros.- President Luis Abinader emphasized that Punta Bergantín represents a “win-win” opportunity for investment and tourism in Puerto Plata. Speaking at an event in Santiago, he presented the project’s apartme...

VVS to revolutionize medical tourism in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Vista Verde Eco-Studio Holdings Limited (VVS), an international consortium, is set to transform medical tourism in the Dominican Republic with cutting-edge infrastructure and a sustainable approach. The project will feature an advance...

Pedernales to host “Tourism and Attractions 2025” fair

Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Tourism (MITUR), led by Minister David Collado, has announced its participation in the second edition of the “Tourism and Attractions 2025” (TyA 2025) fair, set to take place from March 7 to 9 at the Villas...

Apordom expands infrastructure to strengthen cruise tourism

Santo Domingo.- Jean Luis Rodríguez, executive director of the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), highlighted the institution’s efforts in transforming coastal areas through major infrastructure projects, benefiting local communities. He credited th...

Euroairlines launches direct flights between Punta Cana and Paris

Punta Cana.- Euroairlines Group has launched direct flights between Punta Cana International Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, starting February 8, 2025. The new service, operated by World2Fly, will run during two seasonal periods: Februar...

7th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress set for October 2025

Santo Domingo.- The 7th edition of the International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress is scheduled for October 23, 2025, at the Marriott Piantini Hotel in Santo Domingo. This world-class event is the leading platform for networking, innovation, a...

Avianca to suspend Quito-Punta Cana route in March 2025

Punta Cana.- Avianca has announced the suspension of its Quito-Punta Cana route starting March 30, 2025, just four months after its inauguration in October 2024. The airline cited a strategic focus on high-demand routes as the reason for discontinuin...

Punta Cana attracts 80% of Argentine tourists visiting the Dominican Republic

Punta Cana.- Punta Cana continues to be the top destination for Argentine tourists, drawing 80% of visitors from Argentina who choose the Dominican Republic. In January 2025 alone, 51,000 Argentines arrived, marking a 104% increase from the previous...

Dominican Republic celebrates 181st Independence Anniversary in Saudi Arabia with historic diplomatic flair

Riyadh.- In a landmark event symbolizing burgeoning global ties, the Dominican Embassy in Saudi Arabia commemorated the 181st anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s Independence on Tuesday, blending cultural pride with diplomatic ambition. The celeb...