1998 – Page 121

The U.S. travel industry is forecasting a record-setting summer. According to the American Society of Travel Agent/Fodor Travel Publications, consumer confidence in the economy is not showing signs of abating, and vacation travel is clearly a top priority for Americans. Both domestic and international travel bookings through American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) members are …

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"The ASTA/Fodor’s Summer Hot Spots Survey results demonstrate that Americans are taking advantage of the good economy to go out and literally see the world," said ASTA President and CEO Mike Spinelli. "In fact, through April of this year, travel agency sales reported through the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) were seven percent higher than last …

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All American Cables and Radio Inc., which has a public telephone operation concession, is in the process of being sold to WorldPort Communications Inc. for a combination of cash and stock. WorldPort Chief Financial Officer Phillip Magiera said the company is also clearing the acquisition of EnerTel NV of the Netherlands, in a filing with …

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The president of the Dominican Olympic Committee, Dr. José Joaquín Puello and the Deputy Minister of Sports Jay Payano were at the Las Americas International Airport yesterday to receive a group of 19 Cuban coaches. The coaches are coming to help complete the training of Dominican athletes that will be participating in the Central American …

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The Leones del Escogido signed a work agreement with the Cincinnati Reds effective the winter baseball season that opens in October 1998. Escogido team president, Daniel Aquino Méndez told the press the agreement will benefit both the Escogido as well as the Major League team. The new Escogido team manager is Mario Soto, a former …

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The public relations officer of the government said that the Police is again detaining motorcyclists driving without helmets. At the end of 1997 and beginning of 1998, over 9,000 motorcyclists were detained for not wearing their protective helmets, which sent thousands to stores to purchase the helmets. Nevertheless, the police grew lax and Dominicans stopped …

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Deputy Minister of Public Works Claudia Francheska de los Santos said that the government will build six pedestrian bridges over the 27 de Febrero Avenue. The avenue, that crosses Santo Domingo East-West, is under total renovation by the government. As part of the reconstruction, three underpasses (tunnels) are being built under the Winston Churchill, Abraham …

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Hatuey de Camps, Secretary General of the Partido Revolucionario Dominicano (PRD), was interviewed in the Listín Diario. Following are some of his responses to the questions. On what he would be willing to sacrifice to be President of the country, he said: "I never would sacrifice my principles. I am a coherent man. I have …

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The Dominican Republic is suffering under the effects of the Asian devaluation. The most benefited nations are Mexico (that recently also devalued its currency) and Israel that have free trade agreements with the US. Asian countries that have devaluated their currency are also benefiting with an increase in production orders. Dominican Republic ambassador in the …

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The president of the Dominican Olympic Committee, Dr. José Joaquín Puello said that 47 Cuban coaches are expected today, the first group of 57 that were hired by the Dominican government. Of the group, 19 will immediately start work helping to coach the national team that will compete in the Central American and Caribbean Games …

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