Travel – Page 11

The late President Antonio Guzman chose Victor Cabral Amiama to be the country’s first Secretary of Tourism (1978-1981). Previously, tourism had a low participation in the economy, in a land where sugar and cacao exports prevailed. Cabral is credited with the firm start of major tourism development in the country. Cabral has served as the …

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The Ministry of Tourism published a sponsored report highlighting the country’s consolidating and up-and-coming tourism destinations. The advertorial was part of the US tourism campaign undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism that complements the road trips, the tourism presentations at leading hotels in key US cities held this year. The promotion highlights the new luxury …

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Tourism Minister David Collado and former MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez jointly announced on Monday, 19 May 2025 a massive luxury tourism investment exceeding US$1 billion at the Playa Grande complex in María Trinidad Sánchez province, on the northern coast. The ambitious project will introduce new hotel accommodations and residential properties as part of an initial …

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Sports tourism continues to add leading regional events. Juan Dolio Beach, less than 40 minutes from Santo Domingo or La Romana, is the center of two Norceca competitions back-to-back, gathering top beach volleyball competitors from North, Central America and the Caribbean. The first tournament, from 15 to 19 May, concluded with wins of Mexican men …

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The Ministry of Tourism reported 1,020,646 visitors in April 2025, a 7% increase over the same month in 2024. Minister of Tourism David Collado noted during the monthly statistical presentation, held this time in Santiago, that the number of visitors in April 2025 of 7% from April 2024, is up 18% compared to April 2023, …

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President Luis Abinader was in Punta Cana on Friday, 9 May 2025 for the inauguration of the St. Regis Cap Cana Resort & Residences, a US$220 million Mariott International-operated project located at the Cap Cana residential and hotel community at the southern end of the beach destination. Situated on one of Cap Cana’s beaches and …

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Igor Rodríguez Durán, director general of the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC) announced the upcoming installation of three new radars at airports in Santo Domingo, Santiago, and Puerto Plata. In a statement, Rodríguez Durán emphasized that the radars aim to “further enhance air navigation and meteorological coverage in our country.” The new equipment will be …

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Tourism Minister David Collado announced RD$90 million in funds to enhance destination Santiago. Santiago is known as the country’s premium cigar capital, for its medical tourism facilities, gastronomy, cultural and ecotouristic attractions. Collado said the vision is to extend the brand to promote conventions and sports events. Of the funds, RD$60 million will be used …

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Arajet is already flying to Miami (MIA) and Newark (EWR) international airports. Boston will be Arajet’s third city in the United States. The airline also already flies to Puerto Rico (SJU). The Boston Globe now announces the Dominican-based low-cost airline will land at the Logan International Airport (BOS) starting 20 November 2025. The direct flights …

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World Tourism Organization secretary general Zurab Pololikashvili (Georgia), in the position since January 2018, seeks a third term as secretary general of the UN Tourism agency. Nevertheless, reports are that the incumbent secretary general does not have the votes to win a third term. Moreover, there is no clear majority for any candidate. The UN …

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