Category : Touristic guide

Airbnb Expresses willingness to pay taxes in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Airbnb executives have expressed a willingness to pay taxes in the Dominican Republic, provided the government updates its tax system to align with international standards for digital platforms. Carlos Muñoz, head of Public Policy and...

Infotep enhances infrastructure to address growing tourism demands

Santo Domingo.- Rafael Santos Badía, General Director of the National Institute for Technical and Professional Training (Infotep), emphasized the institution’s proactive response to the evolving demands of the tourism sector and the broader eco...

ASONAHORES calls for careful analysis in upcoming Tax Reform

Santo Domingo.- The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES) has urged the government to conduct a thorough cost-benefit analysis of the current tax structures as part of the proposed Tax Reform. While acknowledging th...

Riu just relaunched this Punta Cana all-inclusive resort with nearly 1,000 rooms

Punta Cana – It wasn’t your typical renovation in the Caribbean. All-inclusive brand Riu demolished one of its Bavaro Beach-area resorts to pave the way for a massive expansion of the one next door. The result? The new-look, significantly large...

SkyHigh opens competition to JetBlue with new link between Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico

Santo Domingo – Skyhigh Dominicana made the inaugural flight of its new route connecting Santo Domingo with Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The flight, which departed from Las Americas International Airport (AILA), marks a milestone in the expansion of...

US$12 million available for projects against sargassum

Santo Domingo – The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) reported that it has 10 million dollars to sponsor research or projects that minimize the impact of sargassum on the Dominican coasts. The minister, David Collado, indicated that next week there w...

Gastronomic offer, key to promoting and diversifying tourism in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has a great geographical location. The tourist industry is one of the economic pillars, and gastronomy is a powerful ally in attracting visitors from all over the world. Josélin Sosa, an expert in Hospitality, explained that &#...

Open Skies agreement seen as a major catalyst for aviation and tourism growth

New York.- Igor Rodríguez Durán, Director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), emphasized that the Open Skies agreement with the United States presents a significant opportunity for both the civil aviation industry and its users. Duri...

Raquel Peña: Dominican tourism is a model for the Americas

Punta Cana.- The Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Raquel Peña, described the country’s tourism industry as a model for the Americas during the first UN Tourism Summit for Africa and the Americas, held in Punta Cana. Peña emphasized the...

Sosúa 10K race returns for its ninth edition in 2024

Sosúa, Puerto Plata.- The Sosúa Sustainable Development Association (ADSS) announced the ninth edition of the SOSÚA 10K ADSS, set to take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. The race will feature an 8.1-kilometer single-loop route, starti...

Dominican Republic and Argentina to sign open skies agreement

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s Minister of Tourism, David Collado, announced the upcoming signing of an Open Skies Agreement with Argentina, aimed at enhancing air connectivity between the two nations. This agreement will allow national air...

Dominican Republic and Honduras strengthen bilateral relations

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic, led by President Luis Abinader, continues to deepen its diplomatic and trade relations with Honduras under President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya. From 2022 to 2023, trade between the two nations grew by 25.8%, wit...

Dominican Republic takes center stage as UN Tourism Summit unites Africa and the Americas

Punta Cana, DR.- The Dominican Republic’s leadership in global tourism has been reaffirmed as it hosts the UN Tourism Summit uniting Africa and the Americas for the first time in history. The high-profile event, held from Thursday through Satur...

Port Cabo Rojo’s second phase set to open on October 16

Pedernales, DR.- The Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) has announced the inauguration of the second phase of Port Cabo Rojo in Pedernales, set for October 16. Coinciding with the inauguration, the port will welcome its third cruise ship, Royal Carib...

Victrola 037 Arte Café opens as new tourist attraction in Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata, DR.- A new cultural and culinary destination, Victrola 037 Arte Café, recently opened its doors along the Puerto Plata boardwalk. This inviting space is designed to merge art and gastronomy, creating a unique tourist experience. Featuri...