2022 Travel News Archive – Page 23

The director of the Dominican Port Authority, Jean Luis Rodríguez, announced the renovation of the Samaná city dock at the cost of RD$76 million and the construction of the tourist port in Sánchez, a RD$62 million investment to allow for the arrival of larger tourist vessels. Likewise RD$14 million would be invested to improve the …

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The Civil Aviation Board (JAC) announced the signing of an agreement with Costa Rica for the strengthening of air transport for tourism and trade. It is expected to result in the opening of new routes between both countries. The agreement was signed during the 13th Air Transport Services Negotiations Conference (ICAN/2021). The agreement was signed …

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AeroRepública is approved to fly the Medellín/Santo Domingo/Medellín route, announced Jose Marte Piantini, president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC). The Colombian airline is authorized through 9 May 2024 to transport passengers, cargo and mail between Colombia and the Dominican Republic. The flight would be biweekly, yet the company has not announced the start date. …

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Bavaro Beach, the central section of Punta Cana, was included in the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice list of the Top 25 Beaches in the world. The beach is in the 23rd place. .Other Caribbean beaches on the list are: Grace Bay Beach (Providenciales, Turks & Caicos); Varadero Beach (Cuba), Eagle Beach (Aruba), Trunk Bay Beach and …

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Punta Cana International Airport is advancing on the expansion of its Terminal B that caters to US travelers. An investment of US$80 million is in the works to extend the airport capacity to handle 3 million passengers. The expansion of Terminal B is part of a project that covers an area of approximately 25,000 m² …

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Iceland’s premier travel operator FiTravel (Ferðaskrifstofa Íslands) delivered the first group of sun-seeking tourists to Punta Cana, the prime resort’s destination in the Caribbean. The Icelandair charter flight is one of many expected to land after the tour operator is backing selling travel to Punta Cana after more than a decade, a Ministry of Tourism …

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Germany has removed the Dominican Republic from its list of high-risk countries due to Covid-19. The German government agency responsible for disease prevention and control, Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced on 12 February that the country is no longer seen as a country reporting high infection rates. Travelers from high-risk areas must present proof of …

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The Minister of Tourism and Development of Saudi Arabia, Al-Khateeb met with President Luis Abinader at the Presidential Palace last week. The Presidency reports that future investments were discussed. Foreign Relations Minister Roberto Alvarez said that Al-Khateeb presented Saudi Arabia’s development fund, which has investments in approximately 100 countries and more than 700 companies worldwide. …

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Marriott is promoting its new Ocean Club. It is the new place to stay on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The hotel is located at Calle Bruno Philip No 5, in Sosua, Puerto Plata. Accommodations start at US$750 per night and include breakfast and airport transfers. The Puerto Plata International Airport is a …

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To spread the news on the direct flights now available from leading Texas cities to the Dominican Republic, the Ministry of Tourism took its DRTours roadshow to Houston, Texas, on 17 February 2022. A presentation was made to more than 300 tour operators and travel agencies in the state of Texas. Tourism Minister David Collado …

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