DR1 Travel News - 20 June 2017

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BTC 2017 to open 22 June 
Merengue, bachata, salsa and urban music at POP Amphitheater
Don Omar to open Punta Cana amphitheater
Dominicana Moda set for 18-21 October 2017



BTC 2017 to open 22 June 
The 21st Caribbean Tourism Exchange (Bolsa Turística del Caribe) opens on 22 June 2017 at the Dominican Fiesta convention center. BTC 2017 will continue through 24 June. Coming for the event are buyers and sellers from the Caribbean, Central America, North and South America. 

There will be a workshop on Accessible Tourism Congress, with the theme, “Social Innovation for Development” focusing on sustainable tourism. There will be an artisan exhibition, activities for travel agents, and a gastronomy festival with five chefs from five countries. 

The event is organized by Luis Felipe and Luisa Aquino. See the program at http://btc.com.do/


Merengue, bachata, salsa and urban music at POP Amphitheater
Puerto Plata’s new amphitheater presents a show with Magic Juan, Miriam Cruz, Eddy Herrera, Yiyo Sarante, El Alfa and Krisspy on Saturday, 24 June 2017. The amphitheater programs tropical music shows the last Saturday of every month. This will be an evening of merengue, salsa, bachata, dembow, merenhouse, tecnotipico and fusions of tropical beats. All guests staying at Puerto Plata hotels can request a free pass to the show. 


Don Omar to open Punta Cana amphitheater
Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Don Omar will inaugurate the Punta Cana amphitheater located at the Blue Mall Punta Cana. The Puerto Rican urban music singer is known for his best hits: "Danza kuduro", "Salió el sol", "Dile", "Angelito" and "Sexy robótica".

The new Blue Mall stage has capacity for 3,000 persons and is located five minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport. 


Dominicana Moda set for 18-21 October 2017
The leading annual Dominican fashion event, DominicanaModa this 2017 will take place at settings in the Colonial City from 18-21 October. The event this year has the backing of the Santo Domingo Municipality and Mayor David Collado. The event is a benefit with funds this year dedicate to Voluntariado del Hospital General de la Plaza de la Salud. 

The leading fashion show will be by Colombian designer Silvia Tcherassi. She is regarded as one of the most acclaimed figures of Latin American fashion and a role model for a new generation of creators. She was the first Latin American designer to be invited by the organizers of Milano and Paris fashion weeks to participate in their official calendar. For her contributions to fashion, the French government awarded her the title of "Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters.” 

The event organizers are Mirka Morales, Fidel Lopez and Socrates McKinney and Mayor David Collado. 

https://www.silviatcherassi.com/