DR1 Travel News - 16 October 2018

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DR and China sign aviation services agreement
Shakira at Hard Rock Punta Cana
Culinary Week at Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort
Caicos Express Airways to add afternoon flight to Santiago
Pork Fest Punta Cana this 20-21 October, bring your dog



DR and China sign aviation services agreement
The Dominican Republic and the People’s Republic of China now have an Aviation Services Agreement (ASA) covering a wide range of aviation topics. The document was signed following two days of negotiations on 11 and 12 October 2018 at the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) offices in Santo Domingo.

On Friday, 12 October, Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas signed the agreement on behalf of the Dominican Republic. Previously, the agreement had been signed by the deputy manager of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Wang Zhiqing, who served as the chief negotiator for China and Ernesto Camilo, director of the JAC in the Dominican Republic. The final signing of the aviation agreement will actually take place in Beijing in November 2018, when President Danilo Medina meets China President Xi Jinping.

"With this agreement we establish the air interconnectivity to ease the long journey between our countries. Wee consider this a fundamental factor to progress in our relations in the field of tourism, trade, culture, among others," said Minister Miguel Vargas, during the signing ceremony held in the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Relations, in the presence of the Chinese ambassador Zhang Run.

Prior to the signing, Luis Ernesto Camilo, president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) and Zhiqing had signed a Memorandum of Understanding whereby the Dominican Republic and the People’s Republic of China express interest in developing commercial aviation.

Zhiquing head a Chinese delegation made up also by executives of Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. As part of the talks, local aviation company executives from Air Century, Sky High Aviation and Dominican Wings/Fly Cana, presented their companies and expansion plans to the Chinese aviation executives.

The Dominican Republic’s very open skies policy is seen as the backbone to the successful development of the tourism industry in the country.

http://www.jac.gob.do/index.php/not...-y-china-establecen-relaciones-aerocomeciales


Shakira at Hard Rock Punta Cana
Colombia’s Shakira is performing this Thursday, 18 October 2018 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana. Her fans will be able to enjoy her "El Dorado" world tour where she will be performing several of the great hits of her most recent album "El Dorado." Listen to her music. Tickets are for sale online at Tu Boleta
https://desktop.shakiraeldorado.com/
https://www.shakira.com/tour
https://eventos.tuboleta.com.do/


Culinary Week at Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort
Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort in Punta Cana is hosting its Culinary Week from 21 to 28 October 2018 with a focus on Caribbean, Dominican, Mexican and international cuisine. The event, nevertheless, will highlight Dominican cuisine and the international cuisine available in Santo Domingo-based restaurants.

Participating chefs are: Nelson Yobanny Peña, Joaquín Renovales, Nicolás Frigero, Paula Fernández, Ciro Casola, Philippe Mongereau and Francis Pena. Also Jaqueline Henríquez and Leandro Díaz.

Also participating are chefs from well known Dominican restaurants serving Peruvian, Mediterranean, Italian, Mexican, French, and Spanish cooking – Muelle 47, SBG Sofia Group, Nipau, El Gallego, Ciro Cucina, among others.

https://www.diariolibre.com/revista...estival-gastronomico-culinary-week-DC11023145


Caicos Express Airways to add afternoon flight to Santiago
Caicos Express Airways, based in Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands, announced the start as of 18 November of a 3pm flight from Providenciales to Santiago’s international airport. The one-hour long new Sunday flight is a response to the demand for another frequency. The airline has flights to Santiago (Cibao International Airport – STI) and Santo Domingo (Las Americas International Airport – SDQ).


Pork Fest Punta Cana this 20-21 October, bring your dog
For second consecutive year, Hola Punta Cana is organizing the Pork Fest Punta Cana on Saturday, 20 October and Sunday, 21 October 2018 at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Puntacana Village. Chefs from several restaurants and food trucks will be participating. The event includes a pet-friendly zone sponsored by Royal Canin.

http://puntacana.com/monthly-events/item/pork-fest-punta-cana