2025 Travel News Archive – Page 23

The Santo Domingo Tourism Cluster, with the support of the Dominican Restaurant Association (Aderes), the Association of Bars and Restaurants of the Colonial Zone (Abzocol) and the Santo Domingo Hotels Association, has coordinated a new year of Turizoneando, the Colonial City cultural events time. A series of events are happening from 14 February through 29 …

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Santo Domingo continues to consolidate itself as a stop for global artistical tours. Colombian mega-star Shakira has added Santo Domingo to her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, with a performance set for 2 April 2025 at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium. The tour, called “Women Don’t Cry Anymore.” opened on 11 February at …

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Tourism Minister was in Brazil as part of a promotional South American tour. He reiterated that Brazil is an “extremely important” market for Dominican tourism. Brazil travel has grown in leaps and bounds as more airlines are competing for Dominican and Brazilian travelers in 2023 and 2024. Tourism minister David Collado discussed ongoing efforts to …

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Statistics reveal that Argentina ranks as the third-largest tourist source market globally for the Dominican Republic, and the number one in South America, accounting for 40% of the Caribbean country’s total market share. Tourism Minister David Collado emphasized during his participation in an Argentinean road tour that 57% of Argentine tourists visiting the Dominican Republic …

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Now, with Valentine’s Day coming up on 14 February, Santo Domingo and Santiago, the big cities, are decked out with multiple events dedicated to those in love. Restaurants are also decorated to remind people about the importance of caring and loving. For ideas on where to go for the celebration, check out Uepa Tickets or …

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Teatro Ciego, also known as Blind Theater, the Argentine theater group that stages performances in complete darkness, is here in Santo Domingo for performances this weekend at the venue of the former Mango TV channel, Av. 27 de Febrero 308 on 13, 14, 15 and 16 February 2025. Tickets are available online and cost RD$5,000. …

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The Dominican Republic’s tourism industry is booming, according to a recent report from the Central Bank. The country has become a leading destination due to its strategic development, natural attractions, and effective marketing, . Key factors contributing to this success include:• Infrastructure development: The Dominican Republic has invested heavily in its tourism infrastructure, making it …

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Improved access roads to Pedernales, the country’s newest tourism destination, are behind schedule, Diario Libre reports. The Enriquillo-Pedernales road for years has been under repair. The repairs are especially important now that around 1,500 new hotel rooms are under construction in the area. Diario Libre reports that the project calls for investing RD$4 billion in …

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Tourism Minister David Collado recently inaugurated the renovated Boca de Cachón spring water site in Independencia province. The project, which cost nearly RD$103 million, is expected to revitalize the local economy and boost domestic and international tourism in the southwestern border province of Independencia. Minister Collado highlighted the project’s potential to directly benefit local businesses, …

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Tourism Minister David Collado has announced a grant of US$1 million to support research by local universities into the sargassum seaweed problem plaguing the nation’s beaches. The funding will be channeled through the Inter-University Network for Sargassum Management and Treatment Research, a collaborative effort involving several leading universities in the country. The grant was officially …

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