2024 Travel News Archive

Tourism leaders from both Africa and the Americas met in Punta Cana last week and committed to continue working together to make the sector a pillar of collective sustainable and inclusive development across both continents. Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez and Tourism Minister David Collado welcomed the delegates from Africa and the Americas. The “Punta Cana …

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The Abinader Administration has earmarked the economic development of the Southwest of the Dominican Republic as a top priority, and the construction of cruise ship facilities along with hotels and other tourism-oriented projects are just part of the picture. The construction of the “Fishermen’s Wharf” at Cabo Rojo is another piece of the plan. The …

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Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announces the signing of a deal that calls for opening five Sonesta ES Suites hotels in the Dominican Republic through 2031. Sonesta joins the many international chains that are booking their customers into Dominican hotels. The corporation announces that its first property, the Sonesta ES Suites Elements Jarabacoa is scheduled to …

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The humor, romance and unforgettable music of Mamma Mia is scheduled for a first performance in the Dominican Republic at the Bellas Artes Theater in Santo Domingo starting 14 November. The local version of the 1999 classic by British playwright Catherine Johnson and successful Broadway musical is produced by veteran Dominican actress Maria Castillo to …

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To celebrate its 50th milestone, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas is offering exclusive getaways and commemorative packages for guests, hosting special events and activities throughout the year including a concert series at Altos de Chavon’s 5,000-seat amphitheater, and more. To warm up, Casa de Campo has programmed an Oktoberfest event for Altos de Chavon …

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The Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo is taking bookings for reservations as of 24 October 2024. The 4-star 130-room hotel is located at Winston Churchill and Paseo de los Locutores in the modern commercial and residential Piantini area of Santo Domingo known as Poligono Central. Hyatt Corporation operates several all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic under …

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La Romana is best known for its Casa de Campo Resort, and for Dominicus and Bayahibe resorts that cater to Italian tourists. The area is served by a jewel of a small airport, the La Romana International Airport (Casa de Campo), LRM. The airport is located between the two giants of the Dominican Republic, Punta …

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The new Cabo Rojo Cruise Ship Port in Pedernales, in southwestern Dominican Republic, continues to welcome cruise ships as these test the port with their passengers in the upcoming months. The Dominican government allowed for the installation of the major cruise ship terminal that has opened up one of the most pristine secluded beaches in …

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President Luis Abinader last weekend toured the El Dorado Water Park in Cap Cana, the resort and residential area on the southern coast of Punta Cana. The park has been in operation since May 2024. El Dorado Water Park is the new attraction in Punta Cana. Located in the southern stretch of the Punta Cana …

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The new Via Sacra connects two historic churches in the eastern capital city of Higuey. On Friday, 13 September 2024, President Luis Abinader himself was in Higuey to inaugurate the pilgrimage boulevard that honors the La Altagracia Virgin. The RD$115 million project also included the reconstruction of several streets surrounding the Basilica of Our Lady …

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