2003 – Page 23

The Altos de Chavon Amphitheater presents “Megamerengazo 2006”, featuring several top Dominican merengue stars, on Saturday, 30 September. Tickets cost RD$600 and VIP RD$1,600, and are available at Casa de Campo. For more information, call 809 523-8698 or write to reserva@ccampo.com.do

There will be seven Dominican long weekends for 2007/2008, including 1 January 2008. These are Duarte Day (January), Easter (April), Labor Day (April), Restoration Day (August), Constitution Day (November), Christmas (December) and New Year (December-January) long weekends. For a full updated list of holidays in the Dominican Republic, see http://dr1.com/travel/prepare/holidays.shtml

The 25th Annual Casa de Campo Open is on from Wednesday 20 September to Sunday, 24 September in La Romana. The golfing tournament is a 54-hole event that uses the modified stableford system and will be played on the Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and Links courses, under the direction of golf director Gilles …

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Ocean World Marina & Casino in Cofresi, Puerto Plata is announcing that rock’n roll band The Beach Boys will perform at the grand opening on 16 December 2006. A major boat show is also planned. Over 2,000 people, most of them movers and shakers from Dominican business, tourism and government, are expected to attend the …

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The new board of the National Hotel & Restaurant Association, Asonahores, has launched its work program for the next two years. Association president Luis Lopez presented the program during the inaugural cocktail party held at the Hotel Embajador last week. The program presents a new vision for tourism in the Dominican Republic, integrating culture, the …

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The legendary group Village People performs on 30 September at the Hard Rock Cafe in the Colonial City, followed by a concert by Australian rock group Men at Work in November. Next up is Joan Jett & the Blackhearts in December. The Hard Rock Cafe opened in August with a concert by Blondie. For updates, …

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Cap Cana has announced that all 18 holes of the Punta Espada course, part of the Cap Cana luxury tourism development, are now open and ready for play. The opening precedes the official inauguration that is set for 8 November with the participation of Jack Nicklaus, the golf legend, himself. The back nine holes opened …

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The Dominican Republic tourism sector is moving towards implementing the World Tourism Organization Global Code of Ethics for Tourism. Meetings are being held in the public and private sectors for the implementation of the code nationwide. The code sets a frame of reference for responsible and sustainable development of world tourism. While it is not …

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El Catey International Airport in Samana expects to open this winter season offering services from Germany (LTU and Condor), Canada (Air Transat and Sky Service) and Italy (Neos). Construction work by Aerodom is proceeding at a fast pace in order to have the airport operational as scheduled.

Luis Lopez is officially the president of the National Hotel & Restaurant Association as of Tuesday, 12 September. He began his work during a meeting held at the Hotel Embajador on Tuesday. Other members of the 2006-2008 board are Ventura Serra, first vice president; Roberto Casoni, second vice president; Simon Suarez, third vice president; Ernesto …

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