Category : Touristic guide

Samaná showcases tourism innovation at 10th Annual Development Meeting

Samaná.- The 10th Samaná Tourism Development Meeting focused on the theme “Tourism + Innovation,” emphasizing the sector’s evolution and integration with local communities. Organized by the Samaná Tourism Cluster (CTS) and the Saman...

Tourism Ministry brings crisis strategist to the country

Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado shared a late-night meeting photo on Tuesday with Alejandro Romero, global CEO of the Llorente Cuenca (LLYC) agency. On Instagram, Collado emphasized their shared commitment to the Dominican Republic’s b...

Samaná boardwalk inauguration set for March 20

Samaná.- The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), led by Minister David Collado, announced that preparations for the inauguration of the renovated Samaná boardwalk are in their final stages, with the official opening scheduled for March 20. Collado has close...

Dominican Republic expects record air traffic for Easter and Spring Break 2025

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is set to welcome a record number of travelers during Easter and Spring Break 2025, with an estimated 3.62 million passengers passing through its airports in March and April. This marks a 5.8% increase from the...

Cabo Rojo airport to boost luxury tourism and private aviation

Pedernales.- Víctor Pichardo, director of the Airport Department, highlighted the Cabo Rojo International Airport’s potential to transform tourism in Pedernales by attracting both commercial flights and private aviation. Speaking at the “Touris...

Dominican citizens can now travel to Jamaica visa-free

Santo Domingo.- As of March 4, Dominican Republic citizens no longer need a visa to visit Jamaica for up to 180 days for tourism or business. Jamaican Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett announced the policy change, calling it a milestone in Caribbe...

Port Authority director highlights growth of cruise sector in Pedernales

Pedernales.- Jean Luis Rodríguez, Director of the Dominican Port Authority, addressed the second edition of “Tourism and Attractions 2025” in Pedernales, emphasizing the significant impact of the cruise sector on the province’s economy. He high...

Abinader and Nadal launch first Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy in the Americas

Punta Cana.- President Luis Abinader led the symbolic ceremony marking the start of construction for the first Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy in Punta Cana, a project set to enhance luxury and sports tourism in the Dominican Republic. This will be the fir...

Rafael Nadal inaugurates Zel Punta Cana

Punta Cana.- Former Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal officially inaugurated Zel Punta Cana, his first hotel in the Americas under the brand he co-owns with Meliá Hotels International. The launch event was attended by Dominican President Luis Abinader...

Great boost from the Costa Fascinosa cruise ship to the Dominican Republic: it touches five ports in the country

Five Dominican ports received the visit of the Costa Fascinosa, one of the most luxurious ships of the Italian line Costa Cruises, during the weekend. After touching Caribbean soil, the ship will continue its journey to Europe. With the Costa Fascino...

Dominican Republic moves towards the implementation of the electronic passport

The General Directorate of Passports (DGP) reaffirmed its commitment to modernizing the passport issuance system in the Dominican Republic, highlighting progress in implementing the electronic passport, a key step to improving security and streamlini...

Frontier to open direct flight between Puerto Plata and Puerto Rico

Frontier Airlines will increase its presence in the Dominican Republic this spring by launching service from Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The twice-weekly nonstop service will begin on June 19 and m...

Government rejects bill to remove tourism incentives

Santo Domingo.- Legislators and officials of the Luis Abinader administration have firmly rejected a bill proposed by Deputy Rogelio Alfonso Genao Lanza, which seeks to modify tax exemptions and incentives for the tourism sector and other industries....

Dominican Republic expands cruise tourism with new arrivals in March

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) continues its efforts to position the country as a premier cruise destination, welcoming a wave of new and returning vessels in March 2025. Director Jean Luis Rodríguez emphasized that the new Co...

Air Europa expands flights from Punta Cana

Punta Cana.- This summer, Air Europa will increase its flight frequencies from Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) and Cancun (Mexico) to five weekly flights, while expanding daily connections to key destinations such as New York, Havana, Medellín, Panam...