2012 Travel News Archive – Page 7

The First Annual Puerto Plata Trade Show, POP Discover 2012 is scheduled for 19-21 October at the Ocean World Park. This is THE event for learning about the great advantages and attractions of the north coast region. The event is organized by the Puerto Plata Tourism & Cultural Cluster (CTDPP) and the Association of Hotels …

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Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, La Romana is welcoming sailors of all ages for its III Light Sails Regatta Viva 2012. The event, which is scheduled for the weekend of 5, 6 and 7 October, is sponsored by Viva Wyndham Resorts and organized by WT Events. Competitions are held to commemorate the Dominican Republic’s …

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The Dominican Surfing Federation has a training program for young people in Barahona province to become surfers. Volunteers Mateo Holmes and Raylin D. Romero Feliz spent the month of August in Playa San Rafael where surfboards and training were provided. The goal is to educate local youngsters so they can learn the sport while contributing …

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The Medina administration has been downsizing government and instead of dozens of deputy ministers, a common feature of previous administrations, it has appointed just six. The six deputy ministers of tourism appointed on 1 September by Decree 532-12 are: Radhames Martinez Aponte, Ramon Cruz Dilone, Fausto Rafael Fernandez, Cesar Jose de los Santos, Rafael Baron …

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Minister of Tourism Francisco Javier Garcia has accepted the challenge of turning the Dominican Republic into the destination of choice for visitors from the People’s Republic of China. He said that attracting this emerging and growing market could make the difference in meeting the target of 10 million tourists announced by President Danilo Medina in …

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Viva Wyndham Dominicus resorts are extending a welcome to visitors with special needs. Accessibility is an important priority at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach and Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace that wants to make sure that all guests are able to make the most of the activities the hotels have to offer. Guest rooms at the hotel …

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Merengue and bolero singer Sergio Vargas takes the stage of Santo Domingo’s National Theater for two performances at the main Carlos Piantini hall on Friday, 14 September and Saturday, 15 September. He is celebrating his 30 years in show business. This is a Guillermo Cordero production. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wAGBPEuyxA For more on upcoming events, see www.dr1.com/calendar

Daniel Hernandez, general manager of Casa de Campo, is the new president of the La Romana-Bayahibe Hotels Association (2012-2014). A graduate of the Universidad Externado hotel school in Colombia, Hernandez has worked in the industry for more than 30 years. He has worked at La Fontana, Hoteles Royal, Suites Lugano Imperial in Colombia, at the …

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Since the City Government of Santo Domingo remodeled the sea-front park at Guibia, the area has become very popular with city residents, with hundreds of visits every day. But on Friday, 30 August the beach area of the park received a most unusual visitor. Guiby, the Eretmochelysimbricata turtle was back to lay her eggs. Several …

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Italian-American pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi will be playing with the National Symphony Orchestra this coming Wednesday, 26 September, as the Fall Season continues. Maestro Jose Antonio Molina is conducting the orchestra. The program for Wednesday, 26 September, is: 26 September 2012: * Jose Antonio Molina (director)/Antonio Pompa-Baldi, piano * “At Sunset” by Dominican maestro, the late …

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