Travel – Page 508

2001 Travel News Archive Travel

Zero growth for air arrivals to DR in 2001

Hoy newspaper reports that while Mexico and Cuba saw increases in tourists of 29% and 11% respectively, air arrivals to the DR declined 0.04 in the first half of the year. Alan Ramirez, administrative director of the National Hotel & Restaurant Association, said that the decline is mainly due to a major drop in German …

Profitable National Parks

The Deputy Minister of Environment in charge of Protected Areas says that government revenues are up at national parks and ecological areas. Julio Cesar Ureña said that revenues are up to RD$15 million this year, with the most profitable park being the National Park of the East (Saona Island) which generated RD$7.5 million in revenues. …

Four companies to bid for Dominicana Airlines

Only four of 11 companies that showed an interest in the tender for Dominicana Airlines, the bankrupt state airline, have chosen to continue participating in the tender. The choice of a company to privatize the state airline will be announced on 19 September, according to the Commission for the Reform of State Enterprise (CREP). Interested …

2001 Travel News Archive Travel

Liz Taylor says the DR is “paradise”

Hollywood’s Elizabeth Taylor, speaking at the grand gala benefit of the Mir Foundation in Casa de Campo, described the Dominican Republic as “the paradise” she dreamed of. “I cannot wait to return,” she said. El Siglo reports that she visited after having befriended Oscar de la Renta’s nephew who studies acting and who led her …

2001 Travel News Archive Travel

Profitable National Parks

The Deputy Minister of Environment in charge of Protected Areas says that government revenues are up at national parks and ecological areas. Julio Cesar Ureña said that revenues are up to RD$15 million this year, with the most profitable park being the National Park of the East (Saona Island) which generated RD$7.5 million in revenues. …

2001 Travel News Archive Travel

Four companies to bid for Dominicana Airlines

Only four of 11 companies that showed an interest in the tender for Dominicana Airlines, the bankrupt state airline, have chosen to continue participating in the tender. The choice of a company to privatize the state airline will be announced on 19 September, according to the Commission for the Reform of State Enterprise (CREP). Interested …

American Eagle gets okay to fly to Herrera

The Civil Aviation Board has authorized American Eagle to fly to Herrera International Airport in Santo Domingo. Air Santo Domingo started the flights into the inner city, whetting the appetite of the American Airlines affiliate. The Civil Aviation Board authorized the flights under the condition that American Eagle maintains an equal number of flights into …

Tourism sector wants more government coordination

The President and Vice President of the National Hotel & Restaurant Association, Ramon Prieto and Arturo Villanueva, have both complained that government practices are hurting the tourism industry. Ramon Prieto told Hoy newspaper that the President has not fulfilled promises he made while campaigning and after becoming President. Prieto commented that recently the President met …

Elizabeth Taylor visits colonial city

Hollywood’s Elizabeth Taylor is staying more than a week in the DR. Diario Libre reports that she has been invited to the Mir Foundation Spring Gala Benefit at Casa de Campo, La Romana. She is staying at the resort but news reports say she has toured Santo Domingo’s colonial city and other parts of the …

Felix Sanchez qualifies with best time

Felix Sanchez, ranked 9th in the World by the IAAF, is the man to beat for the gold medal in the 400 meter hurdles at the Edmonton World Athletics Championship. He is representing the DR along with high jumper Juana Arrendel. His time was the best in the semifinals, at 48.07. The finals will take …

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Travel – Page 508

Zero growth for air arrivals to DR in 2001

Profitable National Parks

Four companies to bid for Dominicana Airlines

Liz Taylor says the DR is “paradise”

Profitable National Parks

Four companies to bid for Dominicana Airlines

American Eagle gets okay to fly to Herrera

Tourism sector wants more government coordination

Elizabeth Taylor visits colonial city

Felix Sanchez qualifies with best time