2001 Travel News Archive – Page 25

President Hipolito Mejia said he would include the East Coast areas of Uvero Alto, La Otra Banda, Macao and other nearby towns in the Tourism Incentive Bill pending for his signing into law. President Mejia went East over the weekend where he met with area businessmen who made the petition. (2 July 2001)

Minister of Public Works Miguel Vargas Maldonado announced yesterday the government’s plans to build the Coral Highway linking eastern tourism destinations. The new highway would link the tourist areas in San Pedro de Macoris (Juan Dolio and Guayacanes), La Romana (La Romana, Bayahibe and Dominicus), with the city of Higuey and with Veron (cross point …

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The Banco de Reservas launched its program “Vacaciones Felices” (Happy Holidays) whereby the bank will finance holidays for Dominican residents. The program was developed by the National Hotel & Restaurant Association to increase domestic travel. It stipulates a three month grace period, and six month quotas at 2% interest on the pending balance. The program …

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The International Commission for Sustainable Development of the United Nations and the Ministry of Environment chose Punta Cana Resort and Club as a model of sustainable tourism development in the Caribbean. The award was presented during the International Conference on Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism held in Santo Domingo. (28 June 2001)

Minister of Environment Frank Moya Pons announced that for the winter tourism season the Cueva de las Maravillas, a cave located between San Pedro de Macoris and La Romana, will be readied to receive visitors. The Minister says they expect 400,000 tourists will visit the cave in its first year. The cave has pictographs and …

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