2019 Travel News Archive – Page 9

Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts announces the company plans to contribute to enhancing the ecotouristic potential of the northeastern province of Samaná. “Our strategic proposal responds to the main environmental needs that exist in the area, such as waste management, involving local actors to be the catalysts of change to allow the differentiation and positioning …

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Long-term parking at Las Americas International Airport is very reasonable. It is now an option for those who travel abroad. Enjoy the convenience of arriving at the airport in your car and then departing in your vehicle. The parking fees can cost about the same as a low-cost Uber taxi. A 24-hour car stay is …

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Marriott International announced last week that it plans to open a 650-room all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana in 2022. The new resort falls under the Autograph Collection of Marriott. “Our new all-inclusive resort platform is a natural progression for Marriott International,” said Tony Capuano, Marriott’s executive vice president and global chief development officer. As reported …

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Travelers arriving this Christmas to the Santo Domingo city international airport will be pleasantly surprised by a new arrival area. Aerodom announced that major renovation works are already underway of the central atrium of the capital city’s airport. The renovations include new flooring (in an area of 3,000 meters), new furnishing and equipment, and bathroom …

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Air Canada will be offering direct service between Quebec City (YQB) to the popular sun destinations Punta Cana, Dominican Republic this winter 2019. Service to Punta Cana begins 22 December 2019 and will continue until 12 April 2020. The flights will be operated on a 200-seat all-economy Air Canada Rouge Airbus A321. Lucie Guillemette, executive …

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Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina laid the first stone for construction of the Pure Salt Orchidarium in the northern Uvero Alto area of greater Punta Cana. The activity took place 11 July 2019 in Punta Cana. The Pure Salt Orchidarium is a EUR75.3 million investment. The 269-room adults-only resort will feature pools, five-themed restaurants, four …

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Casa de Campo presents its 5th Annual Casa de Campo Latin America Pro-Am from 6 to 10 August 2019. It is a 54-hole team event with the participation of professionals and amateurs. It is played at Teeth of the Dog, ranked among the top 50 in the world. Teams must consist of four amateur golfers …

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The Profusion Group is planning a US$100 million expansion of Wyndham’s La Quinta brand across the Dominican Republic, encompassing eight hotel projects. The first four properties would launch as early as 2021 developed in Punta Cana, La Romana, Boca Chica and Greater Santo Domingo (Puerto Caucedo). The portfolio would be managed through an SPV administered …

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Opening December 2019, Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda is marketing a premium vacation at their new Exclusive Collection. The family resort is 95km from the Punta Cana International Airport, the preferred gateway to get there. The resort is offering deals of US$156 per person per night for those booking now. Read more:Club MedThe TimesTravel Weekly …

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The International Triathlon Xterra Samaná will take place in the province of Samaná from 31 August to 1 September 2019. The elite event is a qualifier for the World Triathlon Cup in Maui, Hawaii. Athletes will compete in several events. These are the 1,500m swim, 30km bike and 10km run. Also the sprint category that …

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