2023 Travel News Archive – Page 12

During the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s 68th Regional Commission for the Americas meeting in Quito, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic received a unanimous vote to serve as president of the Regional Commission for the Americas for 2023-2025. Argentina and Paraguay will serve as vice presidents for the same period. The meeting highlighted the advances and …

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The presidents of the Dominican Republic’s Civil Aviation Board (JAC), José Ernesto Marte Piantini and Cuba’s Institute of Civil Aeronautics of Cuba (IACC), Armando Luis Daniel López signed an agreement for the strengthening of air connectivity between the two countries. Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, Minister of Transport of the Republic of Cuba and Juan Carlos Salazar, …

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The Ministry of Superior Education (Mescyt) and the National Authority of Maritime Affairs (Anamar) have signed an agreement to develop professionals for the country’s maritime sector. Anamar is working with the Italian Super Yacht Live Foundation (ISYL), collaborating for technical training and preparation of professionals in the local maritime sector. Superior Education Minister Franklin García …

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Salsa, bachata, merengue and typical music will again be the stars of the 22nd edition of the Latin Music Tour in Punta Cana. The event organized by Quepe Music & Events is set for Thursday, 31 August to Sunday, 3 September 2023 in Punta Cana. The event will take place at the Barceló Bávaro Grand …

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Minister of Tourism David Collado announced on 22 June 2023 the government support with RD$400 million to promote tourism in Santiago. Santiago is becoming a major hub for medical tourism. But with support from the government, the community wants to improve its attractions. The funds will also serve to work on developing a Santiago City …

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President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado announced the start of renovation works of an area of 17,925 square meters that makes up the La Caleta Submarine Park at the entrance to las Americas International Airport drive (Route 66). The government has allocated RD$395 million for this project. The La Caleta Underwater Park is …

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One of the most inspiring plays to be presented at the National Theater in Santo Domingo ever, Mariposas de Acero by Waddys Jaques and Pablo García is on the program again for 29, 30 June and 1 and 2 July 2023. The musical tells the story of the Mirabal sisters in rap, trap and urban …

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Merengue band stars are getting together on 30 June 2023 for a mega performance at the Hard Rock Café Santo Domingo at Blue Mall. These are Aramis Camilo, Fenix Ortiz, Carlos David, Peter Cruz, Monchy Capricho, Kaki Vargas and Los Kenton. Showtime is 10pm. Purchase tickets online:Uepa Tickets 27 June 2023

Punta Cana’s Eden Rock at Cap Cana and the Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club made the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award for the Caribbean for 2023. The Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best is given to hotels with a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month …

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The Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel) installed three internet Wi-Fi hotspots in the province of Puerto Plata. This brings the number of such facilities to 1,130 nationwide. The free Wi-Fi spots seek to reduce the digital gap and provide opportunities for citizens and visitors. The new Puerto Plata hotspots are located at the Club Deportivo de …

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