Category : Touristic guide

Frontier Airlines to launch direct Puerto Plata–Puerto Rico route

Santo Domingo.- Frontier Airlines is set to expand its operations in the Dominican Republic with the launch of a new nonstop route from Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The twice-weekly service, beginni...

Lopesan Group to open €320 million mega-resort in Punta Cana in 2026

Punta Cana, DR.- Lopesan Group is on track to open its second mega-resort in Punta Cana in March 2026. The €320 million project is being built on a plot of land next to the Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino. It will feature over 1,000 roo...

Abinader fast-tracks permits to boost tourism development in Barahona

Barahona.- President Luis Abinader announced plans to streamline permitting processes to accelerate the construction of tourism and real estate infrastructure in Barahona. Speaking via phone during the ceremony for the Barahona cruise terminal, he em...

Cabarete Tango event elevates boutique tourism in the Dominican Republic

Cabarete, DR.- With over 250 attendees, the exclusive event organized by Cabarete Tango and Fineta Records at Villa Taina Hotel solidified Cabarete’s status as a premier destination for high-end boutique tourism. The evening, which blended luxury, cu...

Dominican Republic opens stand at ITB Berlin

Berlin.- The Dominican Republic officially launched its participation in ITB Berlin 2025 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Tammy Reynoso, Vice Minister of Tourism Promotion and Development, at Messe Berlin in Germany. She was joined by key indust...

DGII launches taxpayer regularization project in Las Terrenas

Las Terrenas, Samaná.- The General Directorate of Internal Revenue (DGII) has launched a project to update and regularize the National Registry of Taxpayers (RNC) in Las Terrenas, Samaná, an area identified as having the highest commercial informalit...

Rainieri discusses sustainable tourism investment with Bukele

El Salvador.- Grupo Puntacana continues to expand its influence in the regional tourism industry with a key visit to El Salvador, where its founder, Frank Rainieri, and marketing director, Paola Rainieri, met with President Nayib Bukele at the Presid...

Panorama Media Group to broadcast “Tourism and Attractions 2025”

Santo Domingo.- Panorama Media Group, through VTV Channel 32 and Panorama FM 96.9, will broadcast the opening ceremony of the second edition of Tourism and Attractions 2025, set to take place from March 7 to 9 at Villas del Mar Hotel in Pedernales. T...

Dominican Republic showcases Pico Duarte to promote adventure tourism in Colombia

Colombia.- Tourism Minister David Collado presented a new strategy to promote ecotourism in the Dominican Republic during the ANATO 2025 fair, highlighting Pico Duarte as a premier adventure tourism destination. He introduced the “Orgullo de mi...

Dominican Republic secures major deals at ANATO 2025 to boost tourism

Bogotá.-In a significant move to boost tourist arrivals and strengthen air connectivity, the Dominican Republic secured a series of major agreements at the ANATO 2025 tourism fair, held over three days in Bogotá, Colombia. The Dominican delegation, l...

Puerto Plata reaches key agreements to increase Colombian tourism

Puerto Plata’s participation in the ANATO 2025 Tourism Showcase achieved significant progress in consolidating strategic agreements with the main players in the Colombian market. During the event, progress was made in negotiations with leading...

Tourism Minister announces intervention at Boca Chica beach

Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado announced an imminent intervention at Boca Chica Beach, emphasizing its significance as a key tourist destination and a heritage site for Dominicans. Acknowledging long-standing labor conflicts between l...

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...