Dolores Vicioso – Page 8209

The president of the Asociación Dominicana de Operadores de Tours (the local tour operators’ organization), Daisy Grullón, said last week that several hotels have dropped their rates by up to 40% to encourage tour operators to send groups during the election period. She explained that several international news services have commented adversely on the Dominican …

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On Monday 20 May, President Joaquin Balaguer formally authorized several airlines to fly to the Dominican Republic. Among these is Cubana de Aviación which has been operating in the country for the past three years. Cubana flies weekly to both Las Americas Airport in Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata Airport in Puerto Plata. Other airlines …

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The first tourist aircraft is expected to land in Barahona this 2 July. The Civil Aeronautics Board has approved the landing of a Boeing 727-200 with 170 seats. The Transmeridian Airways aircraft is being organized by Occidental Hotels, which operates the largest hotel in the area, the Riviera. The charter is expected to land every …

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The 300-room Renaissance Jaragua Hotel and Casino has announced that its summer rates will be US$140 for a garden club room, US$160 for a superior tower room and US$180 for a deluxe tower room. All prices are based on double occupancy from now until 16 December, 1996. The hotel is centrally sited, allowing its guests …

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The Renaissance Capella Beach Resort is promoting itself as an option for a beach holiday this summer. In Villas del Mar, the hotel offers guests a secluded world of luxury and relaxation. Each of the 283 rooms includes a king-size or two full-size beds, satellite TV, and hair dryers in every bathroom, individually controlled air-conditioning, …

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