2016 Travel News Archive – Page 10

New York Times praises visiting Santo Domingo

Writing for The New York Times, Nell McShane Wolfhart discovers in 36 hours a new Santo Domingo and heartily recommends it to future visitors in a report in The New York Times on Monday, 21 January 2016. Calling Santo Domingo “a city that deserves more attention than it gets,” the writer highlights the night life, …

Regional taskforce for tourism and security

Minister of Tourism Francisco Javier Garcia was in Madrid for the FITUR tourism trade fair where he participated in the announcement of a new initiative of the ministers of tourism of Central America and the Dominican Republic, supported by UNWTO and UNODC, for the creating of a regional taskforce to engage tourism stakeholders and security …

Government ready to announce Pedernales development plan

Minister of Tourism Francisco Javier Garcia announced in Madrid that the master plan for development of tourism in the southwestern region has been finalized. As reported in El Caribe and El Dinero, it is imminent it will be announced. The plan will provide guidelines for investment in the region. Garcia said that the plan calls …

Dreaming of a boardwalk for La Romana

The municipality of La Caleta in La Romana is proposing a seafront boulevard for La Romana, as reported in Listin Diario. The project, if implemented, would be funded by Spanish investment but would also require the support of the Dominican government. It is proposing the construction of a three-kilometer boulevard at a cost of US$300 …

Hard Rock Hotel Santo Domingo to open in 2017

In an announcement made on 13 January 2016, Hard Rock International unveiled plans to start construction in April of a 40-story 400-room hotel in the midst of the booming commercial sector of Santo Domingo. The hotel will follow in the footsteps of the Holiday Inn, Embassy Suites, JW Marriott and Real Intercontinental (opening 2016) under …

Travelzoo recommends travel to Puerto Plata

The Ottawa Sun newspaper reminds Canadians that the Dominican Republic is a top value destination, even at times when the value of the Canadian dollar is dropping. In a recent report, the newspaper shares the top five value destinations for Canadians in 2016 according to the Travelzoo website. Travelzoo Deal Experts predict savings of up …

Punta Cana leads in tourist spending

The Global Destination Cities Index has listed Punta Cana as the Latin American tourist city with the highest spending. Visitors reportedly spent US$2.7 billion in Punta Cana, more than in any other Latin American city. Next were Buenos Aires and Mexico City with US$2.3 billion, Sao Paulo with US$2.2 billion and Lima with US$1.5 billion. …

Rally Frontera announced for February

The 16th Rally Frontera 4×4, the main Dominican off-road competition, has been announced for 25-28 February 2016 with the backing of the Ministry of Defense and the Quisqueya Auto Club. Around 600 participants are expected this year, up from 530 last year. This is an opportunity to tour off-the-beaten track areas with the support of …

“Voluntourism” opportunities in Puerto Plata

Tourists who wish to combine travel with volunteering should consider taking a cruise ship to Puerto Plata. Fathom, Carnival Corporation & plc’s new social impact travel brand is introducing a seven-night leisure and sightseeing activity option for guests sailing to the new Amber Cove Cruise Center on the north coast. The cruises include opportunities to …

DR travel up more than 8%

Once the final figures are in, travel to the Dominican Republic will show a growth rate of more than 8% in 2015, a record in foreign visitors. Most visitors came from the United States and Canada, reports Deloitte partner Nassim Jose Alemany. Next is travel from Germany, France, Spain, UK and Italy, Brazil and Argentina. …

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