2021 Travel News Archive – Page 3

The Dominican Republic has signed an open air agreement with China. The agreement still needs congressional approval. The agreement allows Chinese airlines to pick up passenger and cargo traffic here destined for third countries, and is a step in the direction of the logistics of converting the Dominican Republic into a leading regional hub. The …

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Felix García, president of the private Cibao International Airport announced RD$16 billion will be invested in the remodeling of Santiago’s international airport. He also announced famous Spanish architect Luis Vidal has been commissioned for the redesign. The Spanish firm of Luis Vidal + Architects has built a reputation after designing terminals in 15 international airports …

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Playa Encuentro beach, known for its excellent kiteboarding and surfing, was militarized last week to enforce the ruling to open the “Camino Viejo” path to the beach. Property owners had impeded the free entrance to the beach by way of the regularly used path. The military enforced a 2018 court ruling that had ordered the …

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The best practices of seven community ecotourism initiatives in the country’s northern region were recognized recently by the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur). The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been helping the ventures develop successfully over the years. During the recognition event, Takayuki Kondo of JICA was commended for the Project for the Strengthening of …

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From 11 December 2021, Portugal’s TAP will fly three round trip flights a week between Portugal and the Dominican Republic, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The Punta Cana (PUJ) to Lisbon (LIS) flight is the second air link to Latin America TAP has opened this year. The first was the Lisbon-Cancun route that started on …

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The United Arab Emirates and the Dominican Republic signed on 21 November 2021 an air services agreement to promote passenger and cargo air traffic between both countries. Jose Marte Piantini, president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) traveled to Dubai for the signing. Marte Piantini highlighted the agreement opens new opportunities for economic growth. Marte …

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The Ministry of Tourism and the Dominican Embassy in Qatar represented the Dominican Republic at Qatar Travel Mart, Qatar’s tourism business platform. Qatar is promoting itself as a connecting point for the Middle East, Gulf countries and Central Asia. The fair took place from 16 to 18 November 2021. The stand presented tourism lodging and …

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Architect Christiern Broberg, design director of the Dominican Airport Department, presented government projects to promote private aviation tourism in the Dajabón and Cabo Rojo landing fields in the western Dominican Republic in border provinces with Haiti during an activity organized at the Dajabon air field. Cristian Feliz, president of the Aeroclub, hosted a first small …

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First Lady Raquel Arbaje was present for the addition of the Bonye music band to the attractions of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo. Bonyé popularized the gatherings at the site of the San Francisco Monastery ruins to listen to good Dominican music and wait for sunset on Sundays. This past Sunday, 14 November 2021, …

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