Category : Touristic guide

The giant Oasis of the Seas arrived in Cabo Rojo with 8,600 people on board

On Thursday, April 24, the Port of Cabo Rojo in Pedernales welcomed the Oasis of the Seas, with 6,502 passengers and 2,126 crew members on board. This event positioned this port as an important cruise destination in the Caribbean. The ship is Royal C...

Arajet lands 5 Boeing 737 MAX jets from SMBC, becomes new client to power growth

Santo Domingo.- Dominican ultra low-cost carrier Arajet has finalized a significant fleet expansion deal with global aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital, securing five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The agreement, structured as a Sale and Leaseback (SL...

Yenny Polanco Lovera steps down from ADOMPRETUR, announces bid for FIPETUR presidency

Santo Domingo.- After over a decade of dedicated service to the Dominican Association of Tourist Press (ADOMPRETUR), journalist Yenny Polanco Lovera has announced the close of a significant chapter in her professional life and revealed her next major...

Cabo Rojo welcomed Oasis of the Seas for the first time

Pedernales.- For the first time, the port of Cabo Rojo in Pedernales welcomed Oasis of the Seas, one of the world’s largest cruise ships operated by Royal Caribbean International. Carrying 6,502 passengers and 2,126 crew members, the ship’s arr...

RED Air launches new Santo Domingo–Curaçao service

Santo Domingo.- RED Air has announced a new thrice‑weekly route between Las Américas International Airport (AILA) in Santo Domingo and Curaçao, starting May 2, 2025. Flights will operate every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: outbound L5 301 departs Sa...

Government to launch tourism sector salary increase in June

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the “Dominicanization” of the workforce, particularly in the tourism sector and free trade zones. To attract more local workers and reduce dependence on...

Club Med sees over 35% growth at Miches Resort in the Dominican Republic

Punta Cana.- Club Med reported a 7% increase in overall revenue for the past year (at constant exchange rates), helping the company maintain operating income levels comparable to 2023. This performance reflects the brand’s ongoing transformation into...

Dominican Republic on track to surpass 3 million cruise passengers in 2025

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is on track to exceed 3 million cruise passengers by the end of 2025, driven by record-breaking monthly arrivals and the expansion of key ports. According to the Central Bank, March 2025 saw a record 324,704 cru...

Collado: Holy Week 2025 sets record for tourist arrivals in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado declared that Holy Week 2025 marked the best in Dominican Republic history for tourist arrivals. Between Monday and Friday of the holiday week, approximately 170,000 tourists arrived—out of an expected 2...

Hoteliers in La Romana support security measures during Holy Week

La Romana, DR.- La Romana consolidates its position as one of the favorite destinations for international visitors during Holy Week 2025, registering a hotel occupancy rate of more than 90%. Ana García-Sotoca, executive director of the Tourism Cluste...

North America strengthens its predominance in Dominican Republic air arrivals: it accounts for 58% of arrivals

The economic crises that have shaken Europe following the COVID-19 pandemic have caused many tourists to limit their budgets for visiting other destinations, including the Dominican Republic. This trend is slowly beginning to change for those residin...

La Romana hotel sector backs security efforts during Holy Week

La Romana.- La Romana has emerged as one of the most popular destinations for international tourists during Holy Week, with hotel occupancy rates surpassing 90%. Ana García-Sotoca, executive director of the La Romana-Bayahibe Tourism Cluster and Hote...

Boca Chica merchants concerned over Easter restrictions

Boca Chica.- Despite national mourning following the Jet Set nightclub tragedy, Boca Chica beach merchants have voiced frustration over government restrictions imposed for the Easter holiday. Authorities have banned mass beach parties and regulated a...

Ángel Marie Polanco: Dominican excellence takes center stage at Vancouver Fashion Week 2025

Vancouver, Canada.- In a stunning display of talent and national pride, Dominican model, actress, and dancer Ángel Marie Polanco has once again commanded the runway at Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) 2025, marking her fourth consecutive year as the sole...

Air arrivals dip as cruise tourism surges in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic set a new tourism record in the first quarter of 2025, receiving 3,348,716 visitors, marking a 4% increase over the same period in 2024 and 16% more than in 2023, according to Tourism Minister David Collado. Whi...