Category : Dominican Republic

Mexico fair showcases Dominican tourism success

Mexico.- Dominican Republic continues to reap success in world tourism, as evidenced by the first annual two-day IBTM Americas fair, where business leaders, tour operators and airline owners huddled to strike deals. Tourism minister Francisco Javier...

China ties: 3 major airlines eye Dominican destination

Santo Domingo.- As a result of the Dominican Republic -China diplomatic ties, representatives from three major airlines will come to the country in the coming weeks to strike air services deals that would boost the arrival of Chinese tourists. Foreig...

Biggest Dominican bank gets kudos for health tourism

Santo Domingo.- The Banco Popular Dominicano was recognized for its financial support to develop Dominican Republic’s health tourism, as part of the inaugural of its 4th International Health Tourism Congress, hosted by the Dominican Health Tour...

Colonial Zone sinkhole repair to take as long as 45 days

Santo Domingo.- The work to repair the sinkhole at Meriño St. with Caamaño Av. (El Puerto) will take as long as 45 days as Public Works crews look to restore the current traffic chaos. Candy Lopez, in charge of the project, said everything will depe...

American won’t accept cash at Puerto Plata Airport as of Sept. 1

Santo Domingo.- American Airlines announced Thurs. that as of September 1, 2018, transactions at Gregorio Luperón International Airport, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic will not be made in cash, thus adding that the measure is in effect in two airpo...

Dominican tourism campaign showcases ‘Smiles’

Press Release Santo Domingo (Marketwatch).- Well known for the natural beauty of its white sand beaches, crystal blue waters and incredible weather year-round, Dominican Republic’s latest marketing campaign is taking a shift to focus on its mos...

US$35.9B in income from 36M visitors in the last 6 years

La Vega, Dominican Republic. – Tourism minister, Francisco Javier García, on Wed. praised the progress he affirms has been made in promoting religious tourism in the country, and milestones such as the arrival of nearly 36 million visitors duri...

Peoples’ defender challenges ‘Cave of Wonders’ donation

Santo Domingo.- Ombudsman Zoila Martinez on Tues. urged the Chamber of Deputies to reject the bill that seeks to legalize the donation of one of the Caribbean’s largest networks of caves. The official referred to the contract approved by the S...

‘Green Diamond’ town a space for adventure, ecotourism

Altamira, Dominican Republic.- Although Altamira is known for being part of an area that produces large quantities of avocados and cocoa, it also has an enormous wealth of vegetation, natural pools, and night spots to share, making the Puerto Plata...

Alliance aims to jump start Colonial City US$90.0M revamp

Santo Domingo.- Santo Domingo Tourism Cluster (CTSD) president Jaime Castillo Jorge on Tues. said they support the partnership between the Culture and Tourism ministries and the Mayor’s Office to provide continuity to the 2nd stage of the Colon...

Tall ships converge on Dominican Republic capital

Santo Domingo.- Starting with the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc, Dominicans were surprised on Thurs. with the unannounced visit of several multi-mast vessels. The Dominican Navy posted a video showcasing the visit to Santo Domingo by training...

Construction starts on Vistas del Pedregal Country Club

Press Release Santo Domingo.- During an exclusive event for the press, partners and investors was announced the start of construction for Santo Domingo’s leisure and sports center, Vistas del Pedregal. This project aims to offer its members are...

Annual Dominican Republic Golf Travel Exchange set for Sept. 1-6

Santo Domingo.- TARGET Consultores de Mercadeo, an organizing company of the Dominican Republic Golf Travel Exchange, announced its fifth edition whose sole purpose is to show the world that the Dominican Republic continues to be the Caribbean region...

Agro is the key at Central Mountains ecotourism project

Bonao, Dominican Republic.- Just 17 kilometers from the center of the Central Mountains town, the Río Blanco Ecotourism Complex, a fledgling ecotourism project promises success as one of the most paradisiacal in the region Project director Esteban Po...

Faro a Colón to close for remodeling

Santo Domingo.- The Columbus Lighthouse Museum will close its doors for remodeling as of Monday August 6th, with an initial government investment of RD$30 million. Works will include changing the floors, repairing doors and bathrooms, re-landscaping...