Dolores Vicioso – Page 191

An open skies agreement signed with the United States on 2 August 2024 is expected to kick in at the start of 2025, boosting new frequencies between both countries. The agreement received the okay of the Senate on 27 November 2024 and Chamber of Deputies on 6 December 2024. It had been cleared on 18 …

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The low cost carrier Avelo announces the start of flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), the gateway to the leading beach destination in the Caribbean located on the Dominican Republic’s eastern coast. Seasonal service is scheduled to begin 21 February 2025, with twice weekly service on …

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Punta Cana International Airport, the busiest in the Dominican Republic, is set to welcome eight million tourists in 2024. Frank Rainieri, founder and chairman of the board of Grupo Puntacana told Diario Libre, the forecast is then for an 8% increase in passengers in 2025. The remarks coincide with the passing in Congress of the …

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The Chamber of Deputies has given its final approval to a significant aviation treaty with Canada, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations. The agreement, signed on 2 February 2023 by Canada Ambassador Christine Laberge and Civil Aviation Board president Jose Ernesto Marte Piantini, was ratified alongside similar treaties with El Salvador and Italy. The …

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Minister of Tourism David Collado was in Canada where in the name of the country he signed agreements with Canadian airlines to increase their frequencies and destinations in the Dominican Republic during the 2025 high tourism season. According to the news report, some 50,000 new seats will be made available for travel between Canada and …

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Tourists visiting the Colonial City for the Christmas holidays will be here at a time when a major renovation project is about half way finished. Numerous iconic landmarks are still undergoing significant renovations, including museums, temples, chapels, sanctuaries and historical monuments, each with their own pace of construction. Crews are still burying cables underground, installing …

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For those who might think that a mixologist is some sort of Olympic athlete, it is not so. The dictionary defines a mixologist as someone who is very good a mixing alcoholic beverages or cocktails. Much more than a barkeep from the old days, a mixologist is a true master of the craft. Like all …

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Santo Domingo is a main venue for international concerts all year round. Now bachata fans favorite performer, Romeo Santos is attracting sell-out crowds for his performances at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium. Fans who have not booked a ticket have another chance. Aventura has announced it has booked a fourth performance this Christmas holidays for …

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Hilton has expanded its footprint in the Dominican Republic with the opening on 12 December 2024 of the 177-room Hotel Santiago Curio by Collection Hilton, catering to leisure and business guests. This city center hotel is a blend of modern luxury and local charm and offers moderate rates. Rooms start at around US$150 per night. …

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