Category : Dominican Republic

Costa Cruises adds Santo Domingo as embarkation port

Santo Domingo.- Costa Cruises has officially announced the inclusion of Santo Domingo as a new embarkation port for its 2025-2026 Caribbean itineraries. The addition, celebrated aboard the Costa Fascinosa in La Romana, offers greater connectivity and...

February sees strong growth in Dominican tourism industry

Santo Domingo.- February has solidified its role as a key month for tourism in the Dominican Republic, with hotel occupancy reaching an average of 86.8%, a 5.9% increase from last year. The rise is attributed to Valentine’s Day, favorable weather, an...

Air Century and Euroairlines partner to launch Paris-Punta Cana route

Punta Cana.- Dominican airline Air Century has partnered with Euroairlines to market a new weekly Paris (CDG)–Punta Cana (PUJ) route, operating every Saturday. This collaboration strengthens Air Century’s presence in Europe, optimizing resources to m...

DR Tourism Minister urges more Colombian visitors ahead of ANATO fair

Bogotá.- In a bid to further boost the Dominican Republic’s tourism industry, Tourism Minister David Collado called on Colombians to continue choosing the Caribbean nation as their top vacation destination on the eve of the Vitrina de ANATO fair, whi...

Punta Cana Carnival 2025 celebrates culture and sustainability

Punta Cana.- The sixteenth edition of the Punta Cana Carnival took place on February 22 at The Village Puntacana’s First of November Boulevard, bringing together hundreds of local and international visitors. Organized by the Puntacana Group, the even...

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JetBlue has withdrawn a promotional campaign in Puerto Rico after using the slogan “Vamo’ Arriba,” which has been registered and exclusively used by Dominican airline Arajet since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