2025 Travel News Archive – Page 10

Santo Domingo is hosting the International Association of Destination Wedding Professionals 2025 Destination Wedding Congress from 26 to 29 May 2025. The IADWP describes itself as the leading authority in destination weddings. The congress is an opportunity to connect with a global community of professionals. The conferences on the program and business appoints are mostly …

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Continuing with its announcements of non-stop flights to the United States, the Dominican Republic-based airline Arajet announced on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 the launch of its newest US route, Punta Cana International Airport to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The flights are set to begin on 15 November 2025 and will operate three times a week. …

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The Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) announced the operation of a state-of-the-art Doppler weather radar on the iconic Isabel de Torres Mount in Puerto Plata, at 793 meters. The Presidency says this C-band, dual-polarization, solid-state radar marks a significant step by the government to modernize the national meteorological system and enhance operational safety within …

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The White Marlin Tournament Cap Cana is set to kick off this Thursday, 22 May 2025 with the participation of 30 yachts. Silvano Suazo, director of Marina Cap Cana, says the actual fishing action will commence on Friday, May 23rd, following the social event marking tournament’s official inauguration. The competition will run through Saturday, 24 …

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The government’s program to develop the Colonial City of the National District will take a big step forward as it undertakes the refurbishment of over 140 houses in the area. The new areas to undergo renovations include the nearby barrios such as San Lazaro, Santa Barbara, and San Anton. Additional financing for the ambitious project …

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The late President Antonio Guzman chose Victor Cabral Amiama to be the country’s first Secretary of Tourism (1978-1981). Previously, tourism had a low participation in the economy, in a land where sugar and cacao exports prevailed. Cabral is credited with the firm start of major tourism development in the country. Cabral has served as the …

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The Ministry of Tourism published a sponsored report highlighting the country’s consolidating and up-and-coming tourism destinations. The advertorial was part of the US tourism campaign undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism that complements the road trips, the tourism presentations at leading hotels in key US cities held this year. The promotion highlights the new luxury …

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Tourism Minister David Collado and former MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez jointly announced on Monday, 19 May 2025 a massive luxury tourism investment exceeding US$1 billion at the Playa Grande complex in María Trinidad Sánchez province, on the northern coast. The ambitious project will introduce new hotel accommodations and residential properties as part of an initial …

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Sports tourism continues to add leading regional events. Juan Dolio Beach, less than 40 minutes from Santo Domingo or La Romana, is the center of two Norceca competitions back-to-back, gathering top beach volleyball competitors from North, Central America and the Caribbean. The first tournament, from 15 to 19 May, concluded with wins of Mexican men …

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The Ministry of Tourism reported 1,020,646 visitors in April 2025, a 7% increase over the same month in 2024. Minister of Tourism David Collado noted during the monthly statistical presentation, held this time in Santiago, that the number of visitors in April 2025 of 7% from April 2024, is up 18% compared to April 2023, …

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