Category : Touristic guide

Adriano E. says open skies agreement will boost flights and reduce prices

Santo Domingo —At the signing of the historic Open Skies Air Transport Agreement between the United States and the Dominican Republic, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat highlighted the multiple benefits this pact will bring to passengers and the eco...

Margaritaville Island resort leader in the country

Cap Cana —The prestigious World Travel Awards honored the hotel for the second consecutive year. Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Cap Cana has been named a Leading Resort in the Dominican Republic in 2024 after being honored by the prestigious Wo...

First edition of “Dominicanidad Week Index NY 2024” celebrated in New York

New York.- The Institute of Dominicans Abroad (Index) announced the celebration of the inaugural “Dominicanidad Week Index NY 2024” in New York City. The event aimed to promote national identity, strengthen the integration of the Dominican community...

U.S. and Dominican Republic sign Open Skies aviation agreement

Santo Domingo.- The United States and the Dominican Republic formalized the Open Skies aviation agreement on Friday in a ceremony at the National Palace, led by President Luis Abinader and U.S. Undersecretary José W. Fernández. The agreement aims to...

PARLACEN approves framework law to boost rural tourism

Guatemala.- The Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) has approved the Framework Law for the Promotion of Rural, Agricultural, and Community Tourism in Central America and the Dominican Republic. This initiative, authored by Dominican deputy Lui...

Asonahores credits incentives for tourism growth

Santo Domingo.- The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) marked its 62nd anniversary with a panel discussion titled “Past, Present, and Future of Tourism in the Dominican Republic.” The event underscored the critic...

300 flights canceled amid Venezuela-Dominican Republic suspension

Santo Domingo.- At least 300 flights have been canceled by six airlines affected by a suspension order from the Dominican Republic, which was imposed by the Venezuelan government. This situation has created uncertainty among hundreds of passengers wh...

Arajet and Boeing launch second Cadet Pilot Program

Santo Domingo.- Arajet, the Caribbean’s budget airline, has teamed up with Boeing to launch the second round of its Cadet Pilot Program. This program is designed to train young Dominicans for successful careers in the country’s aviation i...

Colombia’s “White City” Popayán ready for XXII Gastronomic Congress

Bogotá.- Popayán, known as Colombia’s “White City,” is set to welcome chefs, gastronomes and culinary enthusiasts from around the globe for the XXII Gastronomic Congress of Popayán, taking place from September 5-8. This event, now o...

Puerto Plata to welcome 30 cruise ships in August

Puerto Plata.- Atahualpa Paulino, the regional director of the Ministry of Tourism, announced that approximately 30 cruise ships are scheduled to arrive in Puerto Plata this August. According to the schedules provided by shipping companies and the tw...

UNESCO approves buffer zone for Santo Domingo’s Colonial City

New Delhi.- UNESCO and ICOMOS have approved the Dominican Republic’s proposal to establish a buffer zone for the Colonial City of Santo Domingo. The decision was made during the 46th World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi, running from J...

Dominican Republic seeks tech boost for Caribbean connectivity

Santo Domingo.- In a landmark address today, Vice President Raquel Peña called on the countries of the Greater Caribbean region to leverage aviation technology to enhance air connectivity and create robust communication networks. These efforts, she e...

Dominican Republic and Colombia host Bachata and Merengue workshops

Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Culture (MINC) and the District Institute of the Arts (IDARTES) of Bogotá, Colombia, will host an event from August 5 to 10 to promote bachata and merengue, which UNESCO has recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage o...

Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort earns AAA Four Diamond Award

Punta Cana.- The Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort Spa & Casino has earned the prestigious AAA Four Diamond distinction for the third consecutive year, highlighting its excellence in the all-inclusive segment in Punta Cana. This award, granted by the A...

Coral nurseries enhance tourism in Dominican Republic

Punta Cana.- The Dominican Republic is home to 181 reef zones, yet climate change and human activity have significantly diminished the average live coral cover. In popular tourist areas like Punta Cana, this coverage dropped below 10% by 2020. This w...