2004 Travel News Archive – Page 3

DR to 87 tourism travel fairs

Tourism Minister Felix Jimenez said that the DR would participate in 87 international travel fairs next year. He highlighted the DR needs to be present in its source markets and likewise participate in specialized niche market fairs such as those targeting golf, scuba diving and culture groups. He mentioned that the country has plans to …

Another surcharge on airfare?

Tourism Minister Felix Jimenez told the Spanish press that a surcharge of US$5 may be added to airfares as of February 2005, as reported in Diario Libre. The money would become part of a fund for the construction of infrastructure and improvements in beaches in tourism areas in the north, northeast and southeast. A two-year …

DR-Haiti Ecotourism fair

President Boniface Alexandre and Tourism Minister Danielle Saint-Lot of Haiti were present for the opening of the First Binational Ecotourism Fair in the Haitian border town Fonds Parisien. Speaking at the opening, President Alexandre highlighted the common interests of both countries. The fair opened 20 November and will continue through 5 December. Niky Fabiancic, representative …

Westin to be built in Macao

President Leonel Fernandez traveled to Macao last Thursday, 11 November for the ground-breaking ceremony of the hotel and residential complex, the Westin-operated Roco Ki Beach & Golf Resort, north of the Punta Cana area. The future five-star establishment calls for an initial investment of US$122 million over a 1.2 million square meter area. A second …

Major league players in action

As of the second half of this month, and as the Dominican Winter Baseball Regular Season enters into its final phase, several Dominicans who play in the Major League are gradually joining their teams. Among the names being mentioned are Enrique Wilson (NY Yankees), Alberto Reyes (St Louis Cardinals), Juan Uribe (Chicago White Sox), Josias …

Star Airlines adds Punta Cana from Paris

Star Airlines has added Punta Cana to its schedule to the DR. The airline also promotes its connections to the La Romana and Puerto Plata airports. As reported on the DR1 Airline Info Forum, the French aviation company has scheduled new regular service from Paris to Punta Cana (CDG-PUJ-CDG). The company that celebrates its 10th …

Caribbean Sun Airlines to fly to San Juan

Caribbean Sun Airlines has plans to join American Eagle, American Airlines and Pan American in offering direct flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico starting next month. The route is presently the most profitable route for airlines flying to the Dominican Republic, as rates charged for the half hour trek by jet are comparable to those …

Permanent bridge over Chavon ready soon

John Modesto, vice president of Grupo Modesto announces that the permanent bridge over Chavon River will be in operation by 15 November. The bridge has cost RD$71 million and was built higher than the previous structure so that it would not be vulnerable to a collapse, as happened following the surge of waters caused by …

Civil Aviation Board members

The Department of Civil Aviation (DGAC) announces the new members of the Civil Aviation Board. They are: Minister Norge Botello, Carlos Veras, legal advisor to the Executive Branch Cear Pina Toribio, and Brigade General Pedro Pena Antonio. Other members are engineer Luis Rodriguez Ariza, who is deputy director of the Civil Aviation department; engineer Amin …

El Portillo in Samana reopens

El Portillo Beach Resort in Las Terrenas announces it is again open after a summer renovation. The hotel had closed in July to carry out major renovations converting it into a four star hotel on the beach. The renovated rooms now all feature air-conditioning and television. New play areas have been incorporated, as well as …

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