Travel – Page 104

President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado attended the symbolic start of construction of the Courtyard by Marriott Santo Domingo hotel in Piantini, National District. The 17-floor hotel will be built at Freddy Prestol Castillo corner Porfirio Herrera in the thriving residential and commercial Piantini district. The hotel is scheduled to open in summer …

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Dominican ambassador to Russia Hans Dannenberg says that new flights to more Russian cities are being added after the Covid-19 health committee in Russia cleared flights to resume to the Dominican Republic. The flights bring tourists and are essential for the transport of tropical produce to Russia. The first Azur Air flights had begun to …

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President Luis Abinader attended the ground-breaking for construction of 129 tourist villas at The Royal Lake Village by Lifestyle in Cofresí, Puerto Plata. Lifestyle is the leading tourism employer in Puerto Plata province. Tourism Minister David Collado accompanied him. Eduardo Estrella, president of the Senate and senator for Santiago, and the senator of Puerto Plata, …

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One of the longest employed tourism deputy ministers of all times, Radhames Martinez Aponte died on Sunday, 22 August 2021.. He died from coronary illness. For decades he had served as the Technical Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Tourism and was regarded as one of the most knowledgeable of laws and practices in the …

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The National District (Santo Domingo) and Punta Cana are already curfew-free since 9 August. 14 days afterwards, the Ministry of Public Health says there has not yet been a spike in cases despite the removal of the circulation restrictions. Other leading touristic destinations – La Romana, Juan Dolio and Puerto Plata – are lined up …

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The Ministry of Tourism on 7 August 2021 issued Resolution DJ-022/2021 that allows hotels to book 100% of their capacity. Hotels need to continue the protocols for social distancing to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The same resolution sets at 90% the capacity for the transporting of tourists and employees. Tour companies, maritime transportation and …

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The authorities of Puerto Plata lined up last week to welcome the passengers of the Carnival, Mardi Gras, considered the most modern cruise ship in the world. The ship docked in Puerto Plata on its inaugural voyage from 31 July to 7 August 2021. The ship docked on 4 August 2021 at Amber Cove with …

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Fly direct between Brazil and the Dominican Republic on Gol Linhas Aereas, the Brazilian airline. The popular flights had been suspended due to Covid-19 and the restrictions on travelers from Brazil that is third after the United States and India in number of cases of Covid-19. The airline announced it would resume direct flights to …

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Iberostar Costa Dorada announced that given the fast response of fire units in Puerto Plata, the fire that affected the resort on Tuesday, 10 August was promptly put out. The fire affected the roof of the auditorium of the resort. No guest or staff were injured in the event. The resort reported the accommodations nor …

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Xterra Dominican Republic will be again held in Samana this year. The event is scheduled for Sunday, 5 September 2021. Competitors could choose between Sprint and Xterra (1,500 m swim, 30 k bike and 10 k run). The swim is to take place in Cosón Bay. Registrations for the events closed on 31 July 2021. …

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