Travel – Page 291

President Leonel Fernandez recently inaugurated the reconstruction of the Dajabon-Montecristi road, making it easier for Dominicans and foreign tourists to visit the tourist attractions of Cap-Haitien (La Citadelle) in northern Haiti by land. The new road connections also serve visitors to the northwestern beach city of Montecristi. Montecristi is one of the lesser known destinations …

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The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) will meet to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a Caribbean Tourism Summit at the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall in Jamaica from 15-16 June. Planned sessions will focus on: – International Aviation Policy – Its Impact on Caribbean Tourism – A Review of Existing Airlift Into and Within the Caribbean …

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The 16th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) is scheduled for 24-26 April at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is geared at emphasizing the need for public and private sector partnerships in order to maximize investment opportunities in the Caribbean tourism industry. “Tourism is our …

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For the first time ever, this June the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World League 2012 Championship will be held in Santo Domingo. The tournament brings some of the best men’s volleyball in the world to the DR’s capital city. The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced that from 15 to 17 June, Pool A of the FIVB …

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The Second Tribute-Fair to Nature in Jarabacoa with Puerto Rican singer Danny Rivera and singers from the Dominican Republic including Pavel Nunez, Roldan and Cheo Zorrilla, is a benefit to help farmers and the community of Los Dajaos, through funds raised by the admission fee and purchases of food, arts and crafts. The event showcases …

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The governments of Portugal and the Dominican Republic have renewed their previous agreement signed in 1995, allowing free access to both countries’ airports. The Air Services Agreement replaces the Agreement of 14 February 1995 and will allow for a more flexible approach to the needs of today’s market. The new agreement frees up access to …

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Professor Charles Beeker, director of the Academic Diving and Underwater Science at Indiana University Bloomington and Dr. Jeffrey Patchen, president & CEO of the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, will present the amazing story of Captain Kidd’s shipwreck and the archaeological research that has been taking place off the southeast coast of the DR as part …

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According to the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Magaly Toribio, a series of measures taken by Minister of Tourism Francisco Javier Garcia aimed at saving Puerto Plata as a tourist destination, appear to be bearing fruit. Hoy reports that hotels have reported an increase in tourists, mainly from the Canadian market, which Toribio says is thanks …

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Group Metro recently announced an increase in sales of over 300% in 2011. It also announced that Las Olas, one of its beachfront developments in Juan Dolio had now sold 97% of its units and had reached the final stage of construction, now focusing on the finishing details of the common areas including the swimming …

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As of March, Delta Air Lines has added new frequencies between New York (JFK) and Santo Domingo (SDQ) and Santiago de los Caballeros (STI). Delta said that it is doubling its daily flights from Santo Domingo and Santiago to JFK in New York due to the increase in demand. Delta Air Lines is including meals …

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