2024 Travel News Archive – Page 22

President Luis Abinader was in Samana province for the start of works of Port Samana that will now be built where the Arroyo Barril Port is located. The port area will now be renovated to prepare for cruise ship travelers. An estimated US$68 million will be invested by the private partner in the venture that …

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With a first La Quinta by Wyndham San Francisco de Macoris already under construction, promoters took advantage of the recent Anato Tourism Trade Fair in Bogota, Colombia to present what will be Puerto Plata’s newest city hotel, the La Quinta by Wyndham Puerto Plata. The 115-room hotel was presented in Bogota by businessman Edward De …

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A large mission of Puerto Plata tourism business people traveled to Bogotá, Colombia to participate in the Anato Tourism Fair from 28 February to 1 March 2024. Arajet recently opened a direct flight to Bogotá, Puerto Plata, and the expectations are for more Colombians to come and enjoy the tourist attractions of the north coast. …

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The Dominican Republic is currently celebrating the Lenten season that leads up to Easter Sunday, 31 March 2024. Aside from the very important religious significance of this time of year, there is also the carnival, a very old tradition with roots very far back in Spanish and African history. Most of the major urban centers, …

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Santo Domingo continues to reinforce its positioning as the hub for the Caribbean with direct flights to capitals of the English-speaking Caribbean. Santo Domingo’s Las Americas, with Arajet, Sky High and Sky Cana are connecting the insular and continental Caribbean. Likewise, Air Century also maintains regular service to and from several islands in the Caribbean. …

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The Marriott Courtyard Santo Domingo Piantini is the most recent to open in the Polígono Central. There are now two Marriott Courtyard hotels in Santo Domingo. The oldest one, and first Marriott in the Dominican Republic, is located on Av. Maximo Gomez in the central Gazcue area of Santo Domingo, walking distance from the National …

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Sports tourism continues to grow in the Dominican Republic, with tennis one of the sports leading the way. The U16 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge and the Juniors Davis Cup tournaments are underway at the Parque del Este National Tennis Center in eastern Santo Domingo, with competitors – 37 girls and 50 boys — …

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Voting is now open for the 31st World Travel Awards. Industry professionals, the media and consumers worldwide can vote for their favorite travel brands. The Dominican Republic is a leading nominee in 24 categories. The voting window closes on 7 April 2024 for the Caribbean. The nominee gaining the most votes in a category will …

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Latin music lovers are in for a treat this coming Saturday, 2 March 2024 when Papo Lucca and his legendary Sonora Ponceña comes from Puerto Rico for a first time presentation in the Dominican Republic. The salsa group will be performing at the Jaragua La Fiesta venue in Santo Domingo. The group is known for …

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Tourism Minister David Collado was in Montecristi on 20 February 2024 for the inauguration of renovation works carried out at the Duarte Park (4,935 square meters) in the northwesternmost provincial capital city. “Today we return here fulfilling our commitment to deliver this emblematic Montecristi park refurbished,” said Minister Collado. He stated that this work is …

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