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In the works: direct ferry connection for San Pedro de Macoris with Puerto Rico

The Dominican government has signed a public-private partnership deal with Balearia, a Spanish ferry company, for US$80 million in improvements in San Pedro de Macoris port and the establishment of a ferry between San Pedro and Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The deal spells good news for San Pedro de Macoris as the company will be contributing …
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Concacaf builds state of the art football facility in Cap Cana

The Covid-19 pandemic proved the worth of Punta Cana resorts that served as a bubble for sports events during 2020 and 2021. Sports tourism continues big in Punta Cana. Now, the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) is taking the development of the Dominican Republic as a destination for football a …
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David Collado at Times Square to invite New Yorkers to switch coats for bathing suits

Tourism Minister David Collado was in New York City over the weekend to launch the “Change the Season” campaign officially to the general public. The New York area is the most important generator of tourists for the Dominican Republic. There are expectations the number of US visitors could reach four million as the country moves …
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Travel Weekly says Caribbean can expect a good winter season

The Caribbean, with the Dominican Republic leading the way, is working for a record tourism season as thousands of travelers head south from the United States. Travel Weekly reports on the performance of tourism in the region and highlights among the reasons for its bullish forecast the present strong demand for outbound travel from short-haul …
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Insides and outs of airport contracting

Interested in the government contract for the Las Americas (SDQ), Puerto Plata (POP), Samana (AZS) airport contracts? A “bad” contract will mean higher airport fees for travelers. Now Diario Libre reporters have been looking into what’s included in the announced renegotiation of the Aerodom-Vinci Airports contract. The Aerodom contract has passed from company to company …
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President Abinader inaugurates Cayo Levantado resort in Samana

President Luis Abinader was in Samana on Friday, 17 November 2023 to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Piñero Group’s Cayo Levantado islet property in Samana Bay. The Spanish hotel chain renovated the luxury resort’s 218-room hotel at Cayo Levantado in Samana Bay and reopened to customers this summer. Speaking at the event, President Abinader noted …