Category : Touristic guide

Dominican Republic secures promising agreements at Miami Trade Show

Miami, US.- The Trade Show organized by the Ministry of Tourism culminated in Miami, sealing 42 agreements between tour operators and travel agents from both the Dominican Republic and the Americas. These agreements are expected to usher in more than...

300 rooms hotel set for Punta Bergantín

Miami, US.- Karisma Hotels & Resorts has inked a significant agreement with the Punta Bergantín Trust, marking a pivotal moment in hospitality development. The collaboration sets the stage for a groundbreaking project featuring 300 rooms and a ca...

David Collado: Haiti situation poses no threat to Dominican tourism

Miami, US.- David Collado, the Minister of Tourism, expressed confidence on Tuesday that the Dominican Republic’s tourism sector will continue its robust growth trajectory, dismissing any perceived threats. Speaking from Miami, USA,...

Copa Airlines launches Santiago to Panama flights

Santiago, DR.- Copa Airlines marked the reopening of its operations in Santiago with a flight that touched down after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, extending a warm welcome to all passengers arriving from Panama. This renewed connection signifies a...

Dynamic Holy Week: Cap Cana’s family-friendly festivities

Cap Cana. – During the Holy Week holiday, Cap Cana orchestrated a plethora of activities catering to families, in line with its ethos of promoting a vibrant lifestyle for residents, owners, and visitors alike. The destination buzzed...

Mitur will showcase tourism offers at the trade show in Miami

Santo Domingo.- On April 3rd, at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami, the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) is set to host its second trade show in Miami, aiming to spotlight the Dominican Republic’s undeniable allure and offerings, solidifying its stat...

Air transport prices in the Dominican Republic jump 16.3%

Santo Domingo.- In February of this year, air transport prices surged by 16.3%, as reported by the Services Sector Producer Price Index (IPP Services). This index tracks price variations for a range of domestically produced services and serves as a g...

Successful emergency operations in Boca Chica during Holy Week

Boca Chica, DR.- The COE Emergency Operations Center in this municipality reported no unfortunate incidents, while registering 128 assistance cases in response to beachgoers who visited Boca Chica beach during the Holy Week holidays. The...

Politur delivers 7 new vehicles to reinforce tourism security in Santiago

Santiago—Minoru Matsunaga, director of the Tourist Police (Politur), delivered seven new units to the Santiago Tourist Destination Cluster to reinforce the tourist security of Santiago and the northern zone as part of the destination’s strength...

Hotels, bars and restaurants increased 10.6% in February 2024

Santo Domingo – The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported the preliminary results of the economic activity of last February 2024. Hotels, bars, and restaurants showed an inter-annual variation of 12.8% in February of this year,...

Puerto Plata Mayor’s Office reopens the doors of Paseo de Doña Blanca

Puerto Plata – Roquelito García, mayor of Puerto Plata, reopened the doors of the Paseo de Doña Blancas (Callejón Rosado) after several days of work to rehabilitate and maintain the tourist attraction. It is one of the most visited destinations...

Puerto Plata: Mitur and hotel sector expect to receive 50 thousand visitors

Puerto Plata—The North Coast is preparing to receive the thousands of vacationers who choose to spend the Holy Week holiday in the area. Hence, authorities of the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) said that Samaná, María Trinidad Sánchez, and Puerto Plata...

Tourist expansion drives surge in bank credit in Pedernales

Santo Domingo.- Credit allocated to the public sector saw a notable increase of 11.9% in 2023, with the southern region’s portfolio expanding by 16.5%, led by Pedernales province, which experienced the highest growth. This growth is...

Safety measures implemented for beach-goers in Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata, DR.- The Civil Defense in Puerto Plata has downgraded flag placements on the beaches of the Atlantic coast from red to yellow. This precautionary measure aims to ensure the safety of beachgoers, allowing swimming in designated areas at...

Emergency contacts for Holy Week 2024

Santo Domingo.- As the Holy Week 2024 unfolds, the Dominican government and emergency agencies have implemented a range of measures to prevent traffic accidents, alcohol poisoning, food-related illnesses, drowning incidents, and other common occurren...