2026 Travel News Archive – Page 4

In a pivotal move for national aviation safety, President Luis Abinader officially inaugurated a new C-Band Solid-State Dual-Polarization Doppler weather radar on 25 February 2026. The government reports the new WRS300 radar was a RD$250 million investment. Located at the Dominican Aeronautical Complex adjacent to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), the facility marks a historic …

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President Luis Abinader was in La Romana to inaugurate the Atelón tourist dock on Isla Catalina. Isla Catalina is an off island that services day excursions and cruise ship passengers. The new dock is a Dominican Port Authority investment. Jean Luis Rodríguez, director of the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), stated that with this one, 22 …

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Lopesan Hotel Group is significantly expanding its presence in the Dominican Republic. Currently, the Spanish chain operates the Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino (1,042 rooms), which opened in May 2019 as its flagship property in Playa Bávaro. Building on that success, the group has opened bookings for three new interconnected resorts scheduled to …

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As the sun sets over the turquoise waters of Juanillo Beach, the rhythmic “thwack” of tennis balls is set to replace the gentle lapping of waves in Cap Cana in southern Punta Cana. The second edition of the República Dominicana Open – Copa Cap Cana is returning from 9 to 15 March 2026, solidifying this …

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The Dominican Republic solidified its status as a global powerhouse in the tobacco industry last year, reaching 142 countries worldwide and generating record-breaking export revenues. According to the National Tobacco Institute (Intabaco), the sector saw a significant financial uptick in 2025. Exports of tobacco and its derivatives rose by US$19 million (approximately RD$1.18 billion), marking …

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The major snowstorm impacting the northeastern coast of the United States has resulted in cancellations of flights impacting travel plans of thousands. The storm has resulted in thousands of no shows for accommodations. On the positive side for many, the snowstorm has also forcibly extended the stays of thousands of visitors who were caught in …

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The Dominican Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) has officially announced the dates for the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) 2026. The Barcelo Bavaro Convention Center will host the event from 22 to 24 April 2026. DATE is the most important national tourism event of the year. The tourism exchange brings together all of the …

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27 February 2026 is a national holiday, marking Independence Day in the Dominican Republic. Because it falls on a Friday, it makes for a long weekend this year. Those heading for beach, inner cities and mountain areas from the main cities, should take note and avoid peak hours leaving the city on the previous Thursday …

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The Dominican Republic’s tourism sector has kicked off 2026 in high gear, welcoming 1,219,606 visitors by air and sea in January. This represents a 5.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025, which saw 1,155,484 arrivals. “The year 2026 looks very positive for the Dominican Republic,” stated Tourism Minister David Collado during a results …

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The US Embassy in Santo Domingo reminds travelers that one of the most important steps before traveling abroad is to consider purchasing international medical insurance. The US Department of State strongly urges US citizens and US residents to consult with their medical insurance company prior to departure to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and …

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