Category : Touristic guide

Dominican Republic aims to welcome 3 Million cruise passengers in 2024

Santo Domingo.- Authorities anticipate that the Dominican Republic will exceed 3 million cruise passengers by 2024 with the expansion of port infrastructure dedicated to accommodating cruise ships. Jean Luis Rodríguez, executive director of the D...

Minister of Tourism inaugurates $53 Million Bayahíbe road project

Bayahibe, La Altagracia.- On Monday, Minister of Tourism David Collado inaugurated the construction of road infrastructure in Bayahíbe, a key tourist area, at an approximate cost of 53 million pesos. The project involved reconstructing 11 road axes w...

Spanish group Acciona awarded contract for Cabo Rojo International Airport Construction

Pedernales.- Acciona, a Spanish business group, has secured a nearly 62.4 million euro contract for the construction of the new Cabo Rojo International Airport in Pedernales, Dominican Republic, near the Haitian border. The project, initiated by the...

Arajet to begin operations at Punta Cana International Airport

Punta Cana.- Dominican low-cost airline Arajet and the Puntacana Group announced on Sunday that Arajet flights will begin operating from Punta Cana International Airport starting November 1st. Frank Elías Rainieri, Executive President of the Punt...

Dominican Republic and Jamaica sign memorandum to strengthen port systems

Santo Domingo.- The director of the Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM), Jean Luis Rodríguez, and his Jamaican counterpart, Gordon Shirley, President and CEO of the Jamaica Ports Authority, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the port...

Paradisus PC to rise from the ashes to become one of the best in the world

Punta Cana – Paradisus PC to rise from the ashes to become one of the best in the worldThe CEO of Melia Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer, recalled the growth and improvements in the brand’s properties in the Dominican Republic, stat...

Government to build 500 million pesos tourist boulevard in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo – The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, announced that the Government will begin the construction of a tourist boulevard in the National District. He indicated that within the next 20 to 30 days, President Luis Abinader will giv...

Spanish company wins Cabo Rojo airport bid despite being the most expensive one

Acciona Construcción S.A., was the favored company for the Construction of the Cabo Rojo International Airport Airfield, despite the fact that it presented the highest economic offer of the seven companies that participated in Open Tender No. FID-202...

Economic impact of Medical Tourism in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Health tourism has become a “very important” sector in the Dominican Republic’s economy due to its contribution to resource generation, job creation, and technology transfer. Alejandro Cambiaso, president of the...

Frank Rainieri appointed as Tourism Mentor for Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo.- The Council of Aldermen of the National District, representing Mayor Carolina Mejía, approved the appointment of businessman Frank Rainieri as a tourism mentor for the city of Santo Domingo this Thursday. During a ceremony at the Town...

Dominican Republic tourism: Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers drive potential

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s tourism industry is undergoing a significant shift, with a growing demand for urban destinations and unique experiences. According to national authorities, by 2024, 49% of trips will be to urban areas, 5...

Sargassum invasion impacts Boca Chica

Boca Chica.- Commercial activities in Boca Chica have significantly decreased in recent days due to the accumulation of sargassum affecting the beach. Merchants consulted by N Digital reported that tourism has also taken a hit, as people avoid the be...

Dominican Popular Bank joins World Tourism Organization as Affiliate Member

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Popular Bank has become an affiliate member of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) following approval by the Committee on Issues Relating to the Collective of Affiliated Members during the 121st executive session...

Dominican tourist ports generate over $20 Million in May

Santo Domingo.- Dominican tourist ports generated approximately $20,840,040 in May, with each cruise tourist spending an average of $100 to $120 per day. According to a report by the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), the Dominican Republic welcomed...

Raquel Peña oversees arrival of Arajet’s tenth aircraft

Santo Domingo.- Arajet has welcomed its tenth Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, named “Los Haitises,” featuring the Dominican Republic flag in its design to emphasize Dominicanness and provide travel opportunities for Dominicans, according to th...