2024 Travel News Archive – Page 10

Tourism in all its forms is the major moneymaker for the Dominican Republic. And it appears that 2024 will be another record year. So far, between January and July very close to seven million people have visited the country. Government officials also note that from August 2020 to July 2024, almost 32 million visitors have …

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Socrates McKinney, of Dominican Fashion Week-fame, is organizing the RD Bridal Fashion Week 2024 for the recently-opened Kimpton Las Mercedes. The hotel opened in a renovated historic edifice on Calle Las Mercedes in the Colonial City. The bridal promotion event will take place 6 to 8 September 2024. The Colonial City is a popular destination …

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The Dominican Republic has successfully passed an audit conducted by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and keeps its Category 1 rating in the civil aviation system, the government announced on Tuesday, 13 August 2024. Tourism Minister David Collado, who oversaw the FAA audit, revealed that this was the first inspection of its kind …

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On 15 August 2024, King Felipe VI of Spain, accompanied by President Luis Abinader and other heads of government, toured the recently opened Santo Domingo Cathedral Museum. The heads of government had just participated in a welcome reception at the nearby Fortaleza Ozama that evening that preceded the 16 August 2024 inaugural of the second …

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The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic invited around 250 travel agents, tour operators and allies from New York’s tourism sector to “Taste the Paradise” in an immersive and experiential dinner that celebrated and paid homage to the flavors of Dominican cuisine at Hall des Lumières in New York. The event featured a four-course …

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President Luis Abinader announced that a cruise ship will dock in Cabo Rojo, Pedernales on the southwesternmost coast of the Dominican Republic every eight days starting in October 2024. This frequent service is part of a comprehensive plan developed by major cruise lines for the region, including Carnival Cruise Line, the Ministry of Tourism reports. …

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Mastercard Economics Institute research indicates the top 10 trending destinations from June to August 2024 for American travelers include Oranjestad, Aruba (2nd), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (5th), San Juan, Puerto Rico (6th), and Santiago, Dominican Republic (10th). A robust economy and a growing desire for experiential travel are fueling a record-breaking year for the tourism …

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In a significant move expected to strengthen bilateral relations between Bolivia and the Dominican Republic, both countries have signed a visa waiver agreement. This means Dominicans will no longer need to purchase a visa to travel to Bolivia and neither will Bolivians need a visa to travel to the DR. The agreement was signed by …

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Arajet, the leading Dominican Republic-based airline, is poised to challenge US carriers for the coveted US travel market. Once the Constitutional Court and the Senate clear the Open Skies Agreement between the Dominican Republic and the United States, Arajet will be free to compete directly with major US airlines. The Open Skies Agreement marks a …

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The Dominican Republic has built its tourism industry since the early 80s based on a generalized policy of open skies. While the current agreement between the United States and the Dominican Republic only authorized flights to Miami, New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico, for years, the Dominican aviation authorities have looked the other way …

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