Category : Dominican Republic

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...

DR Tourism Minister urges more Colombian visitors ahead of ANATO fair

Bogotá.- In a bid to further boost the Dominican Republic’s tourism industry, Tourism Minister David Collado called on Colombians to continue choosing the Caribbean nation as their top vacation destination on the eve of the Vitrina de ANATO fair, whi...

Punta Cana Carnival 2025 celebrates culture and sustainability

Punta Cana.- The sixteenth edition of the Punta Cana Carnival took place on February 22 at The Village Puntacana’s First of November Boulevard, bringing together hundreds of local and international visitors. Organized by the Puntacana Group, the even...

Higüey suspends Larimar macro project and other developments

Higüey, La Altagracia.- The Higüey Municipal Council has issued Resolution No. 09-2025, ordering the immediate suspension of construction on several major real estate projects, including Larimar City and Resort, Alta Vista Village I & II, Cruise...

JetBlue pulls campaign in Puerto Rico over Arajet’s trademarked slogan

JetBlue has withdrawn a promotional campaign in Puerto Rico after using the slogan “Vamo’ Arriba,” which has been registered and exclusively used by Dominican airline Arajet since its founding in 2022. The American airline had emplo...

New technical training center to support tourism growth in Sabana de la Mar

Sabana de la Mar, DR.- President Luis Abinader inaugurated the Villa Suiza Technical Training School, a new facility aimed at preparing skilled workers for the growing tourism sector in the region. The center, managed by the National Institute of Tec...

Air Europa increases its weekly flights between Madrid and Punta Cana to five

Air Europa began 2025 presenting record figures in its long-haul operation, especially in the Americas, and increasing frequencies to key destinations and strategic routes, which goes hand in hand with the growth of its fleet The company will take de...

Collado: “Committed to advancing multi-destination tourism with Puerto Rico”

San Juan, Puerto Rico.- The Dominican Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) hosted a major event at the Fairmont Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, bringing together over 200 tour operators, travel agencies, and industry leaders from both countries to strengt...