Category : Dominican Republic

Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection wins gold at National Quality Awards

Santo Domingo.- The Inclusive Collection hotel chain was awarded the Gold Medal in the “Large Service Company” category at the sixth National Award for Quality in the Private Sector of the Dominican Republic. The event, organized by the National Asso...

Playa Nueva Romana inaugurates ‘Aire,’ a leisure and business center

Santo Domingo.- Grupo Piñero, a renowned Spanish multinational with nearly 50 years of experience, has inaugurated AIRE in Playa Nueva Romana, a cutting-edge leisure and business center that enhances its real estate offerings. With an investment of a...

198 Canadian travel agents explore Puerto Plata’s attractions

Puerto Plata.- A group of 198 travel agents from the Montreal-based tour operator TravelBrands visited Puerto Plata to explore its historical and cultural attractions. The agents were aboard the Carnival Celebration cruise ship, which brought 5,648 p...

Air Caraïbes cuts winter flights to Dominican Republic

Punta Cana.- Air Caraïbes, the French Caribbean airline, has released its winter 2024-2025 schedule, announcing a reduction in flights to Spanish-speaking destinations, particularly to the Dominican Republic. The airline has removed Santo Domingo fro...

Air Century unveils Gulfstream IV-SP luxury jet at World Travel Expo

Santo Domingo.- Air Century recently showcased its charter flight services at the World Travel Expo (WTE) in Miami Beach. Represented by Farah Kasse, commercial agent for the charter division, the airline highlighted its diverse fleet, which includes...

Arajet celebrates first all-Dominican crew flight

Santo Domingo.- Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s flag carrier, celebrated its first flight crewed entirely by Dominican personnel, underscoring its commitment to local talent and the national aviation industry. Arajet’s CEO expressed pride in t...

Asonahores and Aderes unveil seventh edition of Restaurant Week 2024

Santo Domingo.- The Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) and the Dominican Association of Restaurants (Aderes) have announced the upcoming seventh edition of Restaurant Week Santo Domingo, set to take place from November 11 to 17, 2024. Thi...

Dominican tourism sets record with over 8 million visitors in 2024

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s tourism sector reached a historic milestone with 8,362,285 visitors from January to September, the highest number ever recorded for this period. Tourism Minister David Collado announced the figures, high...

Dominican Port Authority addresses minor damage to Miches pier

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) announced that recent strong waves and adverse weather conditions lifted some boards at the Miches pier, though no significant damage was reported. The pier remains operational, with safety measu...

Puerto Plata consolidates in cruise ships: it will receive 46 ships in November

Puerto Plata is preparing to receive the arrival of 46 cruise ships during the month of November. The vessels will arrive through the ports of Amber Cove and Taino Bay, which play a strategic role in strengthening tourism in the region. The director...

Sky High competition drives prices lower on flights between Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico

Santo Domingo—Sky High Dominicana’s entry on the Santo Domingo—San Juan, Puerto Rico route has significantly impacted the market, leading other airlines to adjust their prices to stay competitive. However, Sky High Dominicana distinguishes itse...

Dominican Republic to see Increased ALG Vacations flights

Santo Domingo.- At the 2024 Cancun Travel Mart, ALG Vacations President Ray Snisky shared insights on anticipated airfare hikes for Caribbean and Mexican destinations, citing reduced airline capacity as the primary cause. As ALG Vacations is a signif...

Dominican Republic hosts tourism Roadshow in Orlando

Orlando, Florida.- The Dominican Republic recently hosted its third tourism Roadshow in Orlando, Florida, drawing over 350 industry professionals, including tour operators, travel agents, and airline representatives. During the event, Tourism Ministe...

Popayán Gastronomic Congress 2024 celebrates Colombia’s flavor and culture

Popayán, Colombia.- From September 5 to 8, 2024, the city of Popayán, a UNESCO-designated City of Gastronomy and member of the World Network of Emerging Destinations, hosted one of Colombia’s most celebrated culinary events: the Popayán Gastron...

JetBlue announces new routes to Puerto Rico from the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- JetBlue has announced the launch of five new routes to Puerto Rico, expanding its connectivity with destinations including Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic, Providence (Rhode Island), Westchester County (New York),...