2018 Travel News Archive – Page 5

The impact of the tourism industry in the Dominican Republic economy is undeniable. The Central Bank says that in 2017 tourism receipts were US$7.18 billion, or around 38% of the total of goods and services exports. Tourism generates 25% of all the country’s hard currency. Foreign exchange receipts in 2017 were US$8.84 billion. The Central …

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The most recent report about the flow of tourists issued by the Central Bank shows that 57.6% of the foreigners who visited the country during the period January to September 2018 were aged between 21 and 49 years. According to the report there were 5,009.417 non-resident visitors who arrived in the period that is 297,931 …

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Tour operators members of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) for the fourth time have voted the Dominican Republic Latin America and Caribbean’s regional best. The IAGTO announced the Dominican Republic as the winner of the “2019 Golf Destination of the Year” award on 18 October 2018 during the IAGTO Awards Gala Dinner …

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For second consecutive year, Hola Punta Cana is organizing the Pork Fest Punta Cana on Saturday, 20 October and Sunday, 21 October 2018 at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Puntacana Village. Chefs from several restaurants and food trucks will be participating. The event includes a pet-friendly zone sponsored by Royal Canin. http://puntacana.com/monthly-events/item/pork-fest-punta-cana 16 …

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Caicos Express Airways, based in Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands, announced the start as of 18 November of a 3pm flight from Providenciales to Santiago’s international airport. The one-hour long new Sunday flight is a response to the demand for another frequency. The airline has flights to Santiago (Cibao International Airport – STI) and Santo …

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Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort in Punta Cana is hosting its Culinary Week from 21 to 28 October 2018 with a focus on Caribbean, Dominican, Mexican and international cuisine. The event, nevertheless, will highlight Dominican cuisine and the international cuisine available in Santo Domingo-based restaurants. Participating chefs are: Nelson Yobanny Peña, Joaquín Renovales, Nicolás Frigero, Paula …

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Colombia’s Shakira is performing this Thursday, 18 October 2018 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana. Her fans will be able to enjoy her “El Dorado” world tour where she will be performing several of the great hits of her most recent album “El Dorado.” Listen to her music. Tickets are for sale online …

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The Dominican Republic and the People’s Republic of China now have an Aviation Services Agreement (ASA) covering a wide range of aviation topics. The document was signed following two days of negotiations on 11 and 12 October 2018 at the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) offices in Santo Domingo. On Friday, 12 October, Foreign Minister Miguel …

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The Ministry of Tourism, in a strategic alliance with the Embassy of Japan in the Dominican Republic, and the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), participated in the Travel Tourism Expo Japan held 20-23 September 2018 at the Tokyo Big Sight Conference Center. This was an opportunity to present Dominican travel vacations to the Japanese market. …

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Congress approved last week the opening of a new justice of peace in the touristic municipality of Verón-Punta Cana. This will make weddings in the area easier. In the past, the judge presiding over the weddings in Punta Cana had to travel from the city of Higuey. Deputy Juan Julio Campos Ventura (PLD-La Altagracia) is …

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