Category : Dominican Republic

Tourism Minister launches construction of Caleta Pier in La Romana

Caleta, La Romana.- Tourism Minister David Collado has initiated the construction of a new tourist pier in the Caleta municipal district, La Romana, with an investment of RD$30.7 million. The project is part of a broader effort by the Ministry of Tou...

Dominican Republic to set cruise ship arrival record in April 2025

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is set to break a new record in April 2025, with 74 cruise ships scheduled to dock at various ports, surpassing the arrivals in March. This surge solidifies the country’s status as a key Caribbean destination, a...

Grupo Puntacana diversifies its business vision with free trade zones

Punta Cana — The Puntacana Group reinforces its leadership in the country’s economic development with a commitment to diversification. Through the sector of specialized free zones in the province of La Altagracia, the company expands its reach...

Tourism boom in the Dominican Republic for Easter Week: 3.6 million travelers projected

The Dominican Republic strengthens preventive aviation programs to receive more than 3.6 million passengers in entry and exit during Holy Week, celebrated from next Sunday, April 13, to Sunday, April 20, 2025. This amount represents a 12% increase in...

Expert highlights crisis management as key to Dominican tourism success

Santo Domingo.- Renowned tourism consultant Magaly Toribio emphasized that having beautiful beaches and quality hotels is not enough—effective crisis management, adaptability, and strategic promotion are essential for sustaining the Dominican Republi...

Air Europa expands Punta Cana flights

Punta Cana.- Air Europa will increase its weekly flights to Punta Cana to five next summer, despite ongoing fleet challenges that have forced reliance on third-party airlines such as Iberojet, Wamos Air, Plus Ultra, and Privilege. The airline remains...

Pro Consumidor to monitor food businesses in Boca Chica

Santo Domingo.- The National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Pro Consumidor) has announced operations in Boca Chica to address ongoing complaints about overpriced food and deceptive practices in local businesses. The initiative a...

Abinader reaffirms support for tax exemptions in tourism

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader reiterated that his government will not support any bill seeking to eliminate existing tax exemptions, particularly those benefiting the tourism sector. Addressing La Semanal con la Prensa, Abinader dismissed t...

JAC projects record passenger traffic for Easter 2025

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is set to welcome over 3.62 million passengers during March and April 2025, marking a 5.8% increase from the previous year, according to Héctor Porcella, president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC). This surge r...

Yaya Campers opens first RV park in the Dominican Republic

Las Terrenas.- Yaya Campers has opened the Dominican Republic’s first RV park on Las Ballenas Beach in Las Terrenas, Samaná, offering a unique blend of adventure, nature, and sustainability. The park features fully equipped campers, camping areas...

Curio Collection by Hilton opens in Santiago

Santiago de los Caballeros.- President Luis Abinader and Vice President Raquel Peña attended the grand opening of Hotel Santiago, Curio Collection by Hilton, a highly anticipated project that strengthens tourism and economic growth in the Northern Re...

Dominican Republic uses AI technology in search for missing tourist

Punta Cana — The National System for Emergency Attention and Security 911 announced that it is using an advanced artificial intelligence tool in the search for Indian tourist Sudiska Konanki, who disappeared from a hotel in Punta Cana. This technolog...

Tourism sector workers demand wage increase

The National Confederation of Dominican Workers (CNTD) and the Union Federation of Tourism Workers (Fesitratur) requested the National Wages Committee (CNS) convene a meeting to discuss a wage increase for tourism workers. They cannot wait any longer...

ADOMPRETUR celebrates 2025 Ordinary General Assembly and announces upcoming elections

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (ADOMPRETUR) convened its Ordinary General Assembly on March 15 at the Orlando Martínez Hall of the Dominican Journalists’ College. Held after a second call, the assembly witnessed the unanim...

U.S. Embassy urges citizens to respect laws when visiting Dominican Republic

The U.S. Embassy called on its citizens visiting the Dominican Republic to prioritize their safety when practicing extreme sports or consuming alcohol, as well as to respect local laws, especially regarding controlled substances. The warning was issu...