2026 Travel News Archive – Page 7

With December arrivals growing by over 14%, and as many as 42,494 persons arriving in just one day (20 December 2025), the month rounded off a new record for tourists in a calendar year: 11,676,901. This is a solid 4.3% increase over the previous year, and a 37.8% increase over 2022, when the Covid-19 pandemic …

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The Dominican Republic’s aviation sector reached a historic milestone in 2025, processing 19,676,193 inbound and outbound passengers, according to data released by the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC). The figures represent a significant year-over-year increase compared to 2024, which saw 19,078,752 travelers. This growth of 597,441 additional passengers underscores a sustained upward trend that …

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Private planes are well received at the new world class FBO Terminal built by Universal Aviation for Aerodom/Vinci Airports, the operators of the Samana International Airport (AZS). The terminal was delivered on 2 December 2025. The US$500,000 initiative covers a 3,500-sq-ft facility with passenger and pilot lounges, concierge service, a full catering kitchen, coffee bar, …

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In the very late 1930s or very early 1940s, Billy Strayhorn wrote a jazz piece called “Take the ‘A’ Train” for Duke Ellington. (Link to the song below). It became the theme of the Ellington band for all eternity. The ‘A’ train referred to, is, of course, the A Line of the New York City …

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