2013 Travel News Archive – Page 8

Non-resident travel to the DR in July was up 3.62%, maintaining the positive trend that began in May. The year began with January, February and April showing declines in travel, but there have been slight increases in May, June and July, reports the Central Bank statistics department. Travel in July was up 16,415 compared to …

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The Ministry of Tourism reports that the German airline Condor and the TUI tour operator will be adding six new direct frequencies from Germany. Five of the weekly flights will be from Munich and Hamburg at the start of the 2013-2014 high season. The Ministry of Tourism says the flights will begin in November 2013. …

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Organized by the Dominican Republic Art Galleries Association, every third Thursday of the month from August to December, the country’s leading art galleries are staying open until late with special activities for visitors. This is a wonderful way to become familiar with quality Dominican art. The gallery owners themselves will be available for explanations about …

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The Punta Cana Poker Classic will again be held at the Punta Cana Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the Dominican Republic. Players will be playing for a piece of $500,000. American Cardroom is promoting the event by hosting daily events where players can win a Punta Cana Poker Classic participation package worth US$4,100 that …

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Leading cigar manufacturers in the Dominican Republic are again hosting the Pro Cigar event. Pro Cigar combines cigar-related educational opportunities, entertainment, leisure activities and premium cigar smoking. The event allows everyone involved in the cigar world to interact by bringing together cigar manufacturers, retailers and consumers. The ProCigar Festival 2014 will be held from 16-21 …

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The National Hotels and Tourism Association, Asonahores has announced that its annual travel industry trade show will take place from 18-20 September this year at the Barcelo Bavaro Convention Center in Punta Cana. Now in its 27th year, the event will be dedicated to the Banco Popular that has financed US$625 million in tourism projects …

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The La Romana Bayahibe hotel association and the regional tourism cluster are organizing the 10K Bayahibe run for this coming Saturday, 28 September. Registration is RD$500 and the run starts at 5pm. For details, contact info@explorelaromana.com or call 829 520-7391.

Now in its fifth year, this year’s Taste Santo Domingo event will be held at the Sambil Mall in Santo Domingo on 3, 4, 5 and 6 October. The gastronomic festival includes culinary talks, exhibition of products, a gastronomy forum, workshops and the Grand Tasting. Learn about cooking from Xabier Gutierrez from the famous Arzak …

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Santo Domingo 2013, Destination Capital City will take place at the Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino on 14 and 15 October. Buyers from all around the world will be attending talks and meetings focused on the capital city’s diversity and versatility. The program also includes a gastronomical festival and a tour of bars …

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Latin jazz at its best, the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival, now in its 17th year, will be held in Puerto Plata from Thursday, 31 October to Sunday, 3 November. The first performances by jazz musicians are scheduled for Thursday, 31 October at the Parque Independencia in Puerto Plata. On Friday, on 1 November, there will …

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