2004 Travel News Archive – Page 16

Playa Dorada goes back to its origins

During the first years after the Playa Dorada hotels opened in the mid 70s, the north coast beach destination attracted an affluent middle class well traveled Americans, interested in the new Caribbean experience. Thousands of US tourists came, many even returning to purchase real estate, leading to the first boom of the area. Gradually price …

DATE fills expectations

Johnny Bernal, president of the National Hotel & Restaurant Association, said at a press conference in Puerto Plata last Friday that DATE Puerto Plata had filled all expectations. An estimated 10% more buyers came this year, and buyers were impressed by the comprehensive approach to selling the destination while offering guests a comfortable place to …

Starz bets on culture and environment

Starz Resorts announced during the Dominican Annual Travel Exchange the agreement with Counterpart International for the establishment of the first coral gardens in the Dominican Republic. The program fosters the renewing of coral reefs in the area. Sosua promotes itself as a diving and snorkeling destination and coral reefs are an essential part of its …

Coral by Hilton backs environment

Coral by Hilton?s Simon Suarez, who is also president of the Caribbean Hotel Association, confirmed the company?s commitment to integration with the community. He mentioned that from the decoration of Coral by Hilton hotels that highlight the cultural identity of the region to major initiatives to provide a better living for those who live in …

DATE 2005 set for Santo Domingo

Roberto Grissi, general manager of the Hotel Jaragua Renaissance announced DATE 2005 will be held in Santo Domingo. Grissi called the celebration of DATE 2005 ?a challenge? after the success of the Puerto Plata DATE. He said that Santo Domingo will be highlighting the 500-year old attractions of the largest city in the Caribbean that …

DATE in Puerto Plata

The Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange, the premier event for booking Dominican hotels, is set for this week (28-30 April) in Puerto Plata. With the activities scheduled, tour operators will get an overview of some of the best Puerto Plata has to offer. For instance, on Wednesday 28 April, a morning golf tournament is scheduled for …

Provenance of DR travelers

The Dominican Republic?s Central Bank statistics show that the United States continues to lead in the number of foreign air arrivals. The numbers show US travel for the first quarter of the year accounting for 28.6% of the total 243,264 tourist arrivals ? a slight increase over last year when US travelers accounted for 28.5% …

Horseback riding in Juan Dolio

Guavaberry Equestrian Center, belonging to the facilities of the Guavaberry Golf & Country Club, opened to the general public on Thursday, 22 April in the town of Juan Dolio. Horse loving guests who book from among 3,000 hotel rooms in the Juan Dolio-Guayacanes beach area can now book trail rides or horse riding lessons. One-hour …

Business & incentive travel

Reed Travel Exhibitions, the world?s leading trade show organizer, and ABAV (the Brazilian Travel Agents Association) have announced their plans for the first Latin American & Caribbean Incentive and Meetings Exhibition (LACIME) to be held in Sao Paolo, Brazil from 23-25 June 2004. LACIME is an excellent platform for those tourism companies wishing to capitalize …

Inaction costs more than action

Visiting Dean of the University of Central Florida hospitality school, Dr. Abraham Pizam, speaking at the Fundacion Global, urged Dominicans to act now to find a balance between economic interests and the sustainable environment and cultural and community interests. He referred Dominicans to the guidelines for sustainable tourism development as presented in Agenda 21 for …

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