2001 Travel News Archive – Page 11

The Boca Chica Pro Tourism Development Association objects the construction of the Punta Caucedo megaport after studying the environmental impact report prepared by Mouchel Consulting on behalf of the port promoters. A study of the report carried out by environmental specialists Francisco Geraldes and Omar Ramirez indicates that the construction would endanger the coral reefs …

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Italian ambassador Stefano Canavesio says that more than 20,000 Dominicans have married Italians and moved to Italy. He said the Embassy/Consulate of Italy in the DR receives about 200 requests a day for residency visas from Dominicans who have married Italians. He said about 150,000 Italians tourists will visit this year, and exports from Italy …

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Flights to and from the Dominican Republic and US points are arriving and departing full as passengers affected by the recent flight suspensions resume their travel plans. News reports refer to stepped up precautions at Dominican airports. As of a Federal Aviation Agency report dated 16 September, the Las Americas, Punta Cana and La Romana …

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Passenger traffic is down 1.2% from January to August 2001 compared to the same period in 2000. According to a report in the Listin Diario, the 2,274,529 travellers came during the first eight months of the year compared to 2,302,248 last year. Non resident foreign arrivals were down 0.5% for the period, or 1,734,697 arrivals …

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Listin Diario reported that security checks at Dominican airports have increased following recommendations made by the Federal Aviation Agency in the wake of terrorist attacks in the US. The new measures require passengers to arrive earlier for their flights. Listin Diario also reports that state security forces increased vigilance at Dominican airports and ports to …

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American Airlines announced that passengers ticketed for travel between 11 September and 25 September may get their tickets reissued for the next available AA, American Eagle, or TWA flight. Change fees are being waived. Another option is to change reservations for future travel. Changes are allowed for new travel on or before 15 November 2001. …

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