Category : Dominican Republic

Sexual exploitation network dismantled in Dominican tourist area

La Altagracia.- The Public Prosecutor’s Office has requested preventive detention for three Dominican citizens and one Haitian involved in a human trafficking network focused on sexual exploitation in Verón, Punta Cana. The Specialized Prosecut...

Uber Select expands to new tourist areas in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Uber Select has announced its expansion into San Pedro de Macorís, Juan Dolio, and Boca Chica, providing an opportunity for more tourist taxi drivers to register as driver partners on the app. This expansion builds on Uber Select̵...

Agency accused of defrauding hundreds operated without license

Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) has denounced the company “De Vacaciones en RD” for operating without proper registration or licensing to provide tourist services in the Dominican Republic. The company has recently failed...

Punta Bergantín market study exceeds expectations

Punta Bergantín.- Andrés Marranzini, Executive Director of Punta Bergantín, reported that the market study for the relaunch of the tourism project has exceeded expectations. He noted that the study indicates the new developments at Punta Bergantín wi...

Dominican Embassy in Belgium hosts tourism event

Belgium.- On August 27, the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union hosted “Experience the Summer Flavors of the Dominican Republic.” The event was designed to showcase Dominican products and furth...

Hotel sector drives Dominican Republic’s 8% economic growth through July

Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) has released preliminary economic activity results for July 2024. The monthly indicator of economic activity (IMAE) showed a 4.8% expansion for the month, with an average year-on-year...

Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana awarded Four Diamond distinction

Punta Cana.- The Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana hotel has been honored with the prestigious Four Diamond award by the American Automobile Association (AAA), recognizing its excellence in luxury accommodations and service. This accolade assures guests...

‘Savoring the Island’ initiative aims to enhance Dominican gastronomic tourism

Santo Domingo.- The Buen Vivir Group, in partnership with the Dominican Gastronomy Association (ASODOGA), has launched the “Saboreando la Isla” platform, an initiative aimed at positioning the Dominican Republic as a premier gastronomic d...

Miches hotels launch job fair to fill over 1,000 positions

El Seibo, DR.- With Miches anticipating a hotel boom, there is an immediate need for staff. In response, the Ministry of Labor is organizing a job fair in El Seibo on Friday, August 30. The event, aimed at filling 1,228 positions, will run from 9:00...

Francisco Javier García blames government neglect for decline in Samaná’s tourism

Santo Domingo.- Former Minister of Tourism Francisco Javier García has criticized the government for neglecting the province of Samaná, resulting in business bankruptcies and a decline in tourist activity. He pointed out that the area lacks represent...

Travel agency accused of massive fraud

Santo Domingo.- Hundreds of citizens across the country reported being victims of a scam by the travel agency “De Vacaciones en RD.” According to those affected, they had fully paid for vacation packages to destinations like Colombia and...

Southwest expands flights from Nashville to Punta Cana

Punta Cana.- Southwest Airlines has extended its bookable flight schedule through April 7, 2025, allowing customers to plan trips well into next spring. The airline will introduce new routes starting March 8, 2025, including Saturday service from Nas...

Club Med to launch water park at Punta Cana Resort

Punta Cana.- Club Med has announced exciting developments across its international portfolio, including a new hotel in the Gulf States and significant renovations at its properties in the Dominican Republic and Mexico. At the iconic Club Med Punta Ca...

Passenger traffic between Jamaica and Dominican Republic soars 1,600%

Santo Domingo.- Passenger traffic between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic has skyrocketed by 1,600% since Arajet launched its first direct flight on November 14, 2022. Travel numbers, which were nearly nonexistent in 2020, increased to 3,300 passe...

Real estate tourism drives economic growth in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Real estate tourism has significantly boosted economic growth in the Dominican Republic, with over $1,400 million in investments in the past five years, according to the Dominican Association of Real Estate Tourism Companies (ADETI)....