Category : Dominican Republic

Hoteliers ready to adopt safety measures

Santo Domingo.- The tourism sector on Tues. readied its security protocol to deal with the possible landfall of Tropical Storm Dorian in the eastern part of the country. “The tourism sector in the Dominican Republic closely monitors the path of the s...

Punta Cana: autumn reservations do not indicate recovery from attacks against tourism

MANY HOTELS IN THE AREA WILL NOT EXCEED 60% OCCUPANCY & The hotel chains in the Punta Cana region are prepared to face a slow season with the minimum of open rooms and a reduced staff of employees. A decrease in reservations for this summer made...

Reservations to Samaná do not suffer from campaign against tourism

DESTINATIONS | AS INDICATED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE TOURIST CLUSTER OF THAT DESTINATION Cost of tolls and electricity continue to affect tourism in the area Hotel leaders work with the public sector to boost Samaná & Hotel reservations to Sama...

Tourism Ministry launches Belarus, Russia Roadshow 2019

Moscow.- Dominican Republic’s Tourism Ministry on Wed. launched its Road-show 2019, in Minsk, Belarus and the main cities of Russia, which has been held since August 19 and will conclude on the 29th. During its opening in Minsk, more than 60 professi...

Difficult summer for the Caribbean: DR and Mexico, affected by different evils

DESTINATIONS HAVE LOW TOURIST ARRIVALS AND PARTIAL HOTEL CLOSURES Sargassum and smear campaign & The Caribbean is a destination privileged to attract tourists, however, the summer of 2019 has been somewhat difficult. Mexico and the Dominican Re...

Bayahibe, a jewel nestled in the Dominican SE

Bayahibe, Dominican Republic.- The town bears an indigenous name: “Baya,” a name given to a bivalve mollusk, similar to clams, which are attached to the rocks or roots of mangroves; while “Jibe,” “Hibe” corresponds...

Downpours revive Samana’s Limón waterfalls

Samana’, Dominican Republic.- After a months-long drought, one of the province’s most striking natural attractions recovers its flow after Sunday night’s downpours. Residents in the area of Salto El Limón waterfalls indicated that the lack of human a...

Cirque du Soleil arrives at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana

For the first time in Punta Cana, Cirque du Soleil will be presented with “Bazzar”, an eclectic laboratory of infinite creativity, where its acrobatic dancers and musicians will present an amazing show from January 29, 2020, until February 23 at th...

Tourist arrival numbers by air and sea up in Puerto Plata in summer

PUERTO PLATA HAS RECEIVED 320 THOUSAND TOURISTS THROUGH THE AIRPORT AND MORE THAN 117 CRUISE SHIPS The first half of the year has been very positive, according to Julio Almonte The growth of local tourism is valued in the area & The tourist de...

Three Dominican resorts, in the list of the best hotels in Forbes

TRS CAP CANA, THE GRAN RESERVE AT PARADISUS PALMA REAL AND LOPESAN COSTA BAVARO & Forbes magazine released its list of “Best Hotels” in the destination Punta Cana, where three brands are among the best in the Dominican Republic desti...

Punta Cana Airport will transfer all its operations to Terminal B

From September 16 to 30, 2019 The Puntacana Group terminal remains in constant transformation The Punta Cana Airport will transfer all its operations to Terminal B from September 16 until September 30 for reasons of expansion and remodeling. The ai...

Puerto Plata readies annual Discover MarketPlace tourism fair

Puerto Plata.- The 8th annual Discover MarketPlace tourism fair will be from September 18 to 20, set for the third consecutive year, for Puerto Plata’s Convention Center, according to the Tourism Cluster, event organizer. The details of the event wer...

Tourism recovers after ‘fierce’ campaign from abroad

Santo Domingo.- Foreign minister, Miguel Vargas on Wed. said tourism in the Dominican Republic is resuming its process after the fierce negative campaign carried out from abroad. Vargas spoke when asked if the dengue outbreak that affects the country...

Tourist arrivals in Dominican Republic remain steady

Santo Domingo.- During the first half of 2019, a little less than 3.1 million foreigners arrived in the Dominican Republic, a 2% growth, according to statistics on tourist arrivals published by the Central Bank. In contrast, during the previous five-...

Get ready for Dominican Republic Jazz Festival

Press Release Santo Domingo.- The 23rd Dominican Republic Jazz Festival, presented by FEDUJAZZ and the Ministry of Tourism hosts Jazz Legends at free concerts on the north coast and Punta Cana recognizing music, culture and the arts. Celebrating a ri...