2012 Travel News Archive – Page 20

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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Listin Diario-Ritmo Social invites sailing enthusiasts to the I Regata Ritmo Social in the waters of Samana Bay from 23-25 March starting from Puerto Bahia. Dozens of sails are expected to participate, with many sailors coming from abroad. The itinerary will run from Puerto Bahia marina along the coastline, passing on to Cayo Levantado and …

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The Dominican Oscars Night is scheduled for 13 March at the National Theater in Santo Domingo. This year’s lineup of stars includes Natalia Jimenez (La quinta estacion, Por ser tu mujer-fame), Puerto Rican singer Victor Manuelle, merengue star Miriam Cruz and bachata favorite Zacarias Ferreira. Jimenez is also known for her songs Recuerdame, a duo …

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The Ministry of Tourism reports that travel from Europe was significantly up in 2011. Despite the economic crisis affecting most European economies, 2011 ended up being a year of recovery for Italian travel to the Dominican Republic. After three years of decline, 2011 showed a 5% increase in Italian arrivals. Neyda Garcia, director of the …

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Major urban renewal works for the old city of Santo Domingo are scheduled to start this spring. The US$30 million program is being financed by the Inter-American Development Bank. Jorge Daries, executive director of Epysa, the firm behind the feasibility study for the loan, and which will continue in an advisory role, said that a …

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If you’re in Santo Domingo, don’t miss the Sunday, 4 March carnival parade along the Malecon oceanfront boulevard. The carnival brings together floats, dancing troupes and carnival groups from all around the country. It is organized by the Ministry of Culture with the sponsorship of Presidente beer. The parade starts at 3pm, and this year’s …

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The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism has taken the idea of social networking to a new level with its 2012 Dominican Republic social media-inspired ad campaign. In a follow-up to the successful 2011 launch of the social media-friendly godominicanrepublic.com website, the Ministry is introducing a multi-channel campaign featuring print, online and broadcast that generate engagement …

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Medical tourism to the DR is expected to receive a boost with all the attention generated by 2005 Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Bartolo Colon’s rehabilitation treatment. Five years after winning the award, his career appeared to be over after he suffered from elbow ligament and rotator cuff problems. But he traveled to his native DR …

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