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UN coastal protection project underway for Samana and Montecristi

The Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Environment signed an agreement with the United Nations to develop a project for the protection of biodiversity in tourism destination coastal areas. The United Nations is funding US$2.8 million for the project that will implement environmentally-friendly policies, train people in these areas and support local environmentally-friendly business efforts. …
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Working to increase medical tourism to the Dominican Republic

Medical and tourism associations are working together to increase the number of tourists traveling to the Dominican Republic for medical services. A committee has been established to foster the effort. Representing the medical enterprises, committee members are the president of the Dominican Association of Medical Tourism Alejandro Cambiaso, the director of Cedimat Milagros Urena, the …
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DR could benefit from new Air China flights to the Caribbean

Air China begins flights to Havana, Cuba on 28 September 2015. This opens up opportunities for local travel business to lure Chinese tourists to the Dominican Republic. Cubana de Aviacion and Cubajet offer connecting flights from Cuba to Santo Domingo. Granma newspaper in Cuba reports that the new flight could turn Havana into a hub …