2024 Travel News Archive – Page 3

Early on, Spaniard Gabriel Escarrer bought into the vision of the development of the Punta Cana destination and built one of the first resorts – the Melia Punta Cana. He is mourned in the Dominican Republic as one of the founders of the leading Caribbean destination. The family announced Escarrer’s passing on 26 November. He …

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The low-cost Dominican-based airline Arajet officially began its operations from Punta Cana International Airport on Monday, 25 November 2024. The inaugural flight, a Boeing 737 Max 8 carrying 150 passengers from Sao Paulo, Brazil, marked a significant milestone for the airline, Diario Libre reported. Arajet CEO Víctor Pacheco expressed his enthusiasm for the expansion, stating: …

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While the Dominican Republic’s tourism sector is experiencing a robust recovery and contributing significantly to the nation’s economy, the industry is not without its challenges. According to Jackeline Mora, Technical Vice Minister of Tourism, the sector must address several key issues to ensure its continued growth and positive impact on local communities. Speaking at a …

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The Ministry of Tourism reports significant steps were taken this month for the restoring and revitalizing of Sosua Beach in Puerto Plata. Structures that had been illegally erected within the 60-meter coastal zone were demolished and removed. The Executive Unit for the Readecuation of Neighborhoods and Environments (URBE), under the Ministry of the Presidency, initiated …

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The Taino Cultural Center at Casa del Cordón is the newest attraction open to the general public in the Colonial City. The colonial building dates back to 1503 and is regarded as the first stone and two-story house in the New World. It now houses the permanent exhibition of approximately 350 pre-Hispanic archeological pieces donated …

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A dedicated group of Dominican chefs rose to the challenge of preparing the world’s largest majarete, the corn pudding Dominican style. The majarete desert weighed a staggering 858.95 kilograms. It took around eight hours of preparation and six hours of cooking. The team was led by Chef Solangel Velázquez and a team of 19 culinary …

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The American Express Global Travel Trends Report reveals that a staggering 77% of tourists are placing a higher premium on the quality of their travel experiences than on the cost. Furthermore, 78% seek more spontaneous trips, according to the report. The Dominican Republic, noted for its high levels of tourist satisfaction, is capitalizing on these …

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H&M has opened a 1,900 m2 store in the first floor of Agora Mall (Av. Abraham Lincoln corner Av. John F Kennedy) in time for Black Friday and Christmas shopping in the capital city. H&M is inviting buyers to come take a look at all that is available in the large store, including their Holiday …

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The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Open Skies Agreement with the United States, signed on 2 August 2024, is in line with the 2024 Constitution. This decision, outlined in Ruling TC/0670/24, paves the way for the implementation of a framework aimed at expanding air transportation opportunities between the two nations, fostering competition, and minimizing …

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It is a common practice to leave the cedula behind when traveling abroad with a Dominican passport. The Migration Agency (DGM) is now requiring outgoing Dominican passengers to show their ID cards (cedulas) to leave the country. This additional measure, implemented in recent weeks, aims to bolster security and prevent identity theft, Diario Libre reports. …

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