2000 Travel News Archive – Page 21

In an interview in El Siglo newspaper, the new director of the Oficina de Patrimonio Cultural set forth the philosophy that will guide his work. The OPC is the government agency in charge of edifices considered part of the cultural heritage of the nation. The new incumbent, former Dominican Ambassador Cesar Ivan Feris to the …

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The Ministry of Industry and Commerce authorized an increase of RD$3 on AVTUR (aviation fuel) and kerosene. Government also authorized increases of RD$1.10 on diesel used for power plants, and RD$0.85 to regular CDE EGP fuel. Avtur now sells for RD$23.15. (18 September 2000)

Ambassador of France Francois-Xavier Deniau said French investment is up to US$400 million in the DR. Consolidated investments in tourism, telecommunications and trade have taken place in recent years. Accor (hotels), France Telecom (telecommunications) and Carrefour (shopping mall) recently have opened operations in the DR. (18 September 2000)

Occidental Hoteles finalized the purchase of Allegro Resorts. The Spanish hotel chain reportedly paid US$455.2 million for the 22 hotels (6,300 rooms) that Allegro operates in 10 countries. Occidental is now the largest hotel operator in the Caribbean. The company has worldwide 85 hotels, 20,390 rooms in 54 destinations in Europe, America and Africa. In …

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The small airport on the west end of Santo Domingo, Herrera International will continue in operation for some more time. The director of the Departamento Aeroportuario, Carlos Alvarez told El Siglo newspaper, that the authorities are still undecided regarding the closing of the airport. The past government invested about RD$500 million to build the La …

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US Airways announces special sales fares for passengers that will be traveling to and from Santo Domingo and that buy their tickets no later than 22 September 2000. The sales fares are available for travel 12 November 2000-28 February 2001. The fares for Santo Domingo are valid for travel on Tuesday-Thursday. Travel blackout dates to …

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Dominicans Juan Luis Guerra (3) and Michel Camilo (1) won Latin Grammy Awards last night during the First Annual Latin Grammy Awards presented by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Inc. Juan Luis Guerra’s album "Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual" won awards for the Best Merengue Performance, the Best Tropical Song …

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