Category : Dominican Republic

Kayak: searches for the Dominican Republic by Colombian tourists rise more than 100%

The poor treatment of Colombians upon their arrival in Mexico changed their tastes, as Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Curaçao now stand out, according to Kayak’s data analysis. Likewise, searches for the Dominican Republic continue to grow up t...

Dominican Republic remains unstoppable: January starts with record visitor arrivals

Dominican tourism started the year with a historical record in arrivals, reaching 1,155,484 visitors in January, exceeding 2019 by 53%, 22% by 2023, and 8% by 2024. The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, reported this when presenting the results of...

Catuano Pier renovated to boost tourism and local economy

La Romana.- The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) inaugurated the renovated Catuano tourist pier on Saona Island, La Romana, with an investment of RD$4,528,291.44 million. This infrastructure upgrade aims to enhance tourism, create jobs, and streng...

Dominican Republic gains popularity among Colombian travelers

Santo Domingo.- Colombian travelers are shifting their preferences away from Mexico, favoring destinations like Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Curaçao, according to a Kayak data analysis. Searches for the Dominican Republic have surged by 111%, while...

Samaná’s 10th Annual Tourism Development Meeting set for March 13

Samaná.- The 10th Annual Meeting for Tourism Development in Samaná will take place on Thursday, March 13, at the Bannister Hotel’s Santa Bárbara Room in Puerto Bahía. Organized by the Samaná Tourism Cluster (CTS) and the Association of Hotels and Tou...

Dominican Republic stands out at Saudi Travel Market 2025 in Riyadh

Riyadh.- The Dominican Republic made history as the only Latin American and Caribbean nation to participate in the second edition of the Saudi Travel Market (STM) 2025, held from February 10 to 12 at the International Center of Events and Conventions...

Dominican tourism sets record with 1.15 million visitors in January 2025

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic began 2025 with a historic tourism record, welcoming 1,155,484 visitors in January—an 8% increase over 2024, 22% over 2023, and 53% over 2019, according to Minister of Tourism David Collado. The country received...

Asonahores strengthens collaboration for sustainable tourism in Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata.- The Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) met with key tourism and business organizations in Puerto Plata, including the Association of Hotels of the North (Ashonorte), the Chamber of Commerce and Production of Puerto Plata, t...

Hyatt’s bold acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts heralds a new era for Caribbean luxury travel

Santo Domingo.- Hyatt is set to usher in a new era of luxury travel in the Caribbean with its recent announcement to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. in a high-profile all-cash transaction. This strategic move will reshape the all-inclusive re...

Arajet boosts air traffic between Mexico and the Dominican Republic by over 180%

Santo Domingo.- Since Arajet began operations between Mexico and the Dominican Republic in September 2022, air traffic between the two countries has grown significantly. According to data from the Dominican Ministry of Tourism, the arrival of Mexican...

Abinader on FITUR success: “We keep improving”

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader celebrated the Dominican Republic’s outstanding participation at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2025 in Madrid, Spain. He highlighted that the country won the award for the best stand for the third cons...

Reconstruction underway in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City

Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado launched the reconstruction of Eugenio María de Hostos, Colón, and Callejón Regina streets in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City. The project, costing over RD$61 million, will cover 7.11 km², including improv...

Foreign investors to boost La Otra Banda-Higüey tourist boulevard development

Higüey, La Altagracia.- The Association of Real Estate Developers of La Otra Banda, Higüey, has signed an agreement with an international investment fund managing over US$1,000 million to finance clients unable to secure loans through the Dominican f...

Italian aviation entrepreneur plans new airline for Dominican Republic route

Milán, Italy.- During his visit to the Dominican Chamber of Commerce stand at the Milan BIT 2025 Fair, Giuseppe Gentile, former owner of Air Italy, announced plans for a new airline connecting Italy and the Dominican Republic. He aims to offer improv...

Economist warns U.S. tariff policy could impact Dominican economy

Santo Domingo.- Economist Jaime Aristy Escuder cautioned that the trade policies of former U.S. President Donald Trump could cause global economic instability and negatively impact the Dominican Republic, particularly in tourism and manufacturing. He...