2005 Travel News Archive – Page 8

US tourists traveling to Caribbean countries by air may not have to present their passports when re-entering the US until 31 December 2006. The new passport requirement is part of the Western Hemisphere Initiative section of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 that seeks to strengthen US border security. The Caribbean tourism …

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Ocean World Adventure Park broke its attendance record on Sunday, 14 August 14th, with 1,812 people. The make-up was about 1,200 Dominicans and 600 international visitors. The Merengazo fest in Cofresi and the long holiday weekend were big contributing factors. Stefan Meister, of Ocean World, says the park has been averaging 700 people per day …

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Ocean World Marina is slated for completion by the winter season. Stefan Meister, in charge of the project says that the dredging is finally finished and the installation of the concrete piers has started and is progressing well. The Dominican construction company, Fortuna, is actually moving ahead of schedule. Contracts have already been signed for …

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The general manager of Secrets Excellence Punta Cana, Emilio Huhn has been promoted to regional director for AMResorts in the Dominican Republic. The company oversees the Secrets Resorts & Spas and Sunscape Resorts & Spas brands in the DR. A native of Switzerland with over 25 years of international experience in the hospitality industry, Huhn …

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The Association of British Travel agents (ABTA) members have cited Dominican Republic as being ‘Hot for 2005’ and reported a 9% growth in bookings for the island this year. Frances Tuke, PR Manager, ABTA says “The Dominican Republic has been a fantastic introduction to the Caribbean for many, who would otherwise consider the region just …

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The Dominican Republic will play in the Group B against Uruguay, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Argentina in the FIBA-Americas Championship scheduled for 24-28 August in Santo Domingo. Group A will be made up by Panama, US, Venezuela, Brazil and Canada. The teams are opting for the four slots in the World Games scheduled for 2006 …

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Mareba Scott, a graduate of the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) is the new Sustainable Tourism Product Specialist of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). Scott, who also studied at the University of West Indies, holds a Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Scott has worked and conducted research in Bahamas, Jamaica, …

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Spas at Coral Hotels & Resorts recently launched its own chain of spas in Coral by Hilton hotels in the Dominican Republic. A fourth spa will offer these services as of December in Juan Dolio. The new chain is branded as “inSense SPA & Salon” and services will be available at the Hamaca Coral by …

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Massimo Ferragamo, president of Ferragamo USA, will be in Puerto Plata for the 5 November Listin Diario’s Ritmo Social-Ferragamo Golf Tournament. Now in its 5th year, the event will take place at the Playa Dorada Golf Course and will attract Dominican and foreign jet setters. Ferragamo himself will present the awards at a ceremony at …

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Diane and Cyril, a young French couple who have lived in the DR for six years, are the new management team that has taken over the eight-room Hotel Moorea Beach in Las Galeras. The hotel also has a two-room apartment for rent. Located on the eastern side of the Samana peninsula, the hotel is an …

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