2014 Travel News Archive – Page 10

Expo Turismo 2014 Santiago is set for 6, 7 and 8 June at the Hodelpa Gran Almirante, organized by the Santiago Tourism Cluster. Event spokesperson and organizer Yomaris Gomez said that there would be financing for travel and many discounts, with participation from San Jose de las Matas, Tamboril and Santiago.

Sosua has opened its first pedestrian street, Pedro Clisante Street. Restaurant owners and bars from Duarte to Dr. Rosen streets are free to set their tables out to attract pedestrians strolling by from 6pm to 6am. The move is expected to continue to create a pleasant atmosphere for partying and eating. The decision had the …

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The next hotel to open in Santo Domingo, the Embassy Suites at Silver Sun Gallery located at Av. Tiradente and Gustavo Mejia Ricart will have 180 rooms looking out to the Naco shopping and business district. The hotel will add 180 rooms to the city inventory, but also has eight meeting rooms with capacity for …

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The director of Bahia Cruise Services, Federico Schad announces that three mid-sized luxury cruise ships will be arriving in Samana for the 2014-2015 season. These are Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea Cruises and Oceania Cruises. New for this year also is Costa Crociere line’s Costa Mediterranea that will be arriving from Miami, Florida. The cruise …

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The Ministry of Tourism announced the International Cap Cana Billfish Shootout is taking place this coming 4-11 June at the Cap Cana Marina in Punta Cana. The event, in its 20th year, is considered the grand prix of billfish tournaments. In addition to world-class fishing, a full-week of accompanying festivities is planned including beach parties, …

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The Ministry of Tourism was a key sponsor of the People en Espanol’s “50 Most Beautiful” issue gala at New York City’s Capitale on 12 May. The 18th annual event followed in suit of the issue’s “circus theme” and honored well-regarded celebrities in the US Hispanic market. “We greatly value our ongoing partnership with People …

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Punta Cana is ranked 5th in the Top Ten International Summer Hot Spots for the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). The destination was chosen for its combination of a great beach, rest and relaxation possible at the resorts that also offer golf and many other activities and excursions within the 2.5-hour range making this …

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The Central Bank reports that the number of tourist arrivals to the Dominican Republic was up by 56,433 foreign non-resident visitors in April, for a total of 445,018 travelers in the month, up 14.5% when compared to the same month in 2013. The main reason was the strong growth in European arrivals during the period. …

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Travelers who prefer Newark International Airport (EWR) to the northeast of the US can now fly JetBlue. The leading air carrier to the Dominican Republic recently began its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cibao International Airport in Santiago. The new flight is part of JetBlue’s strategy to strengthen its positioning as the leading airline …

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The Santo Domingo Cluster, in cooperation with the Santo Domingo city government opened the “KiosKo Dominicano” at Plaza Guibia on the Malecon last week. USAID supported the venture by funding the kiosk that seeks to provide a recreational space for exhibiting the country’s traditions and customs. Freddy Ginebra, general coordinator for the Santo Domingo Tourism …

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