2023 Travel News Archive – Page 22

Isle of Light returns to Parque del Faro, Punta Torrecillas, Sans Souci in eastern Santo Domingo, a with global rock, indie, pop and electronic music. Isle of Light is also a multicultural event with artisan vendors, art installations, gourmet food selections and good vibes. The DJ lineup includes ALT-J, Nicki Nicole, Polo & Pan, Maya …

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The JW Marriott on Av. Winston Churchill and Gustavo Mejía Ricart in Santo Domingo announces that on Thursday, 16 March 2023 the member restaurants of the Dominican Association of Resturants are getting together for a gastronomic night featuring many of the delicious creations that were offered during the recently past Santo Domingo Gastronomy Week. The …

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The Dominican Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) announces DATE 2023 will be held in Punta Cana from 26 to 28 April 2023. This event is the lead hotel and tourism business booking event for the Dominican travel industry. It will take place at the Barcelo Bavaro Convention Center in Punta Cana. A Dominican Night …

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The president of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTCC), Julia Simpson visited the Dominican Republic on occasion of the signing of a country agreement with the National Hotel & Tourism Association (Asonahores). Tourism Minister David Collado received Simpson at the Ministry of Tourism. She was accompanied by the president and executive vice-president of the …

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The Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) announced conversations are advanced for the converting of the former Hotel Hispaniola on Av. Independencia into a convention center. President Luis Abinader had announced the construction of the convention center during his participation in Fitur 2022 in Madrid. At the time, President Abinader said the state-owned Banco de Reservas would …

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President Luis Abinader was in Barahona to supervise the completion of tourism infrastructure works that make the Barahona tourism experience better. The government invested RD$150 million in the works at the beach areas of Los Patos and El Quemaito, and roadworks to access the Riocito-Playa Saladillas. The works were covered with funds from the Executing …

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For the second time, the Dominican Republic will be the guest of honor of Colombia’s Anato Travel Show, its main travel booking event. With the start of low-cost carriers offering attractive airfares between both countries all year round, the Dominican Republic is now ranked as the fourth most popular destination for Colombians traveling abroad. The …

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Hyatt announced on 16 February 2023 the opening of Dreams Flora Resort & Spa in the Punta Cana area. The 520-room resort is located relatively near the Punta Cana International Airport in the Cabeza de Toro beach. The resort is part of the Hyatt Inclusive Collection and targets families. Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported the resort …

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Air France will fly from Paris, France to Santo Domingo from October to March, the winter season. Previously, the French airline had flown the frequencies year long. The last flights are scheduled to be on 25 March, resuming in October of this year. The airline operates flights to Las Americas International in Santo Domingo and …

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APEC University in Santo Domingo launched its Master’s Degree in Management and Innovation of Sustainable Tourism Destinations. The academic program seeks to train master’s degree students in high-level management competencies focused on the tourism industry, announced Enrique Leonides Pacheco Martínez, director of the School of Tourism. He pointed out that the program will provide students …

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