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Arajet aligns with medical tourism

In a move to add to the Dominican Republic’s standing as a premier regional healthcare hub, Arajet and the high-tech medical center Médico Express have signed a strategic alliance to streamline medical tourism across the Caribbean and the Americas. The agreement, inked by Arajet CEO Víctor Pacheco and Médico Express executive president Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso, …
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Barahona bolsters premium tourism with reopening of La Saladilla Beach Club

The La Saladilla Beach Club announced it has reopened after a major upgrade of facilities to add accommodations for the luxury market. Under the ownership of entrepreneur Enric Dolsa, the renovated establishment operates on a low-density lodging model. The property’s philosophy centers on providing a tranquil environment where guests can connect with the natural landscape, …
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Dominican Republic to host 2026 PGA Tour Americas Finale

The Dominican Republic is solidifying its status as a premier global golf destination, as the PGA TOUR officially announced that the 2026 PGA TOUR Americas season will culminate on the island’s shores. The season finale, the PGA Ocean’s 4 Tour Championship presented by Scotiabank, is scheduled to take place from 15 to 18 October 2026. …
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President Abinader inaugurates US$26 million Holiday Inn in Cofresi, Puerto Plata

President Luis Abinader led the inaugural ceremony on Sunday, 8 February 2026 for the Holiday Inn Puerto Plata in the Cofresí Bay Area, a US$26 million investment that marks a significant milestone in the revitalization of the Dominican Republic’s northern coast. This is the residential and tourism area best known for the Ocean World Adventure …
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Tonino Lamborghini announces luxury hotels in DR

During the FITUR 2026 Madrid tourism trade fair, the renowned Italian brand Tonino Lamborghini announced a strategic partnership to develop major branded tower projects in the Punta Cana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, marking its official entry into the Caribbean market. The projects are being developed by Dominican Republic based Duna Development Group. …
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Whales come early due to extreme cold

Humpback whales have adjusted their migratory patterns this season, arriving to the northern waters of the Dominican Republic earlier than usual. Samana City becomes the whale-watching capital of the Dominican Republic from mid January through March every year. According to a report by El Día, the extreme cold and winter storms currently affecting the United …
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President Abinader presents major historical project to revitalize 15th Century trails

President Luis Abinader has officially unveiled the “Ruta del Encuentro de Dos Civilizaciones” (Meeting of Two Civilizations Route), a 450-kilometer historical and cultural trail designed to position the Dominican Republic as a global destination for pilgrimage and heritage tourism. Inspired by Spain’s famous Camino de Santiago, the project aims to revitalize the original 15th-century trails …