Travel – Page 11

Tourism Minister David Collado officially was in Samana on Friday, 25 July 2025 for the inauguration of the newly repaired and illuminated Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deñó Street in Las Terrenas, Samaná. The road follows the beach-studded coastline all the way to Playa Las Ballenas, on the western side of Las Terrenas. The renovation work focused …

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Viewing the Atlantic Ocean beach waters in front of Punta Cana beach will now be easier from your hotel room. There will be lots of rooms with ocean view for the taking at the Moon Palace The Grand, the country’s first high-rise resort soon to open in the area. Moon Palace The Grand is preparing …

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The Dominican Republic has a special place in Costa Line cruise marketing. In a recent interview for Travel Age West, Dario Rustico, Costa Line’s general manager for North and South America of Costa Cruise Line explained that in the Caribbean, a different itinerary from many of the major cruise lines is offered because ships sail …

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In a move aimed at boosting tourism and cultural exchange, Argentina has announced that Dominican citizens holding a valid United States visa will no longer need to apply for an Argentine visa for tourism purposes. The new resolution, published on 18 July 2025, streamlines entry for Dominicans, allowing for stays of up to 90 days. …

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Expedia, the leading accommodations booking engine, mentions the Dominican Republic first in its Instagram take on its hot list of 10 top islands for vacations. The list presents the top 10 islands that are trending for 2025, reflected in their billings for hotel accommodations. The Hot List includes the Dominican Republic and the island destinations …

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The Dominican Republic officially unveiled its new global campaign “Dominicana smiles at you” ( Dominicana te sonríe) at a gala event at the iconic Faena Forum in Miami Beach on 17 July 2025. Designed to capture the warmth, authenticity and lively spirit of the Dominican people, the campaign invites travelers from around the world to …

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The Santo Domingo Tourism Cluster (CTSD) has elected Juan Manuel Martín de Oliva, long-standing vice president for tourism businesses at the Banco Popular Dominicano, as its new president for the 2025-2027 term. The election took place during a recent assembly on 18 July 2025. Martín de Oliva, a seasoned professional with 27 years dedicated to …

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Slow-moving storms have impacted travel to, from and within the United States with 5,000+ flight delays and 800+ cancellations only on Monday, 14 July 2025 across US airports, Aviation Today reports. Airlines serving the Dominican Republic, included American, United, Delta, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, have canceled or rebooked thousands of flights citing weather disruptions. The …

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The Dominican Republic is on track to shatter its tourism records this 2025, welcoming an unprecedented 6,145,008 visitors in the first half of 2025. Tourism Minister David Collado predicts a year-end total of 12 million arrivals. The first-semester tally marks a 3% increase over the same period last year, representing an additional 185,166 visitors. Of …

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President Luis Abinader has declared that the current business climate is the most favorable in the region for investing in the Dominican Republic, particularly in the tourism sector. Speaking during a presentation on the country’s half year tourism performance, Abinader emphasized the stability and profitability of the nation as a destination for investment. “We don’t …

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