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WestJet has added new Dominican frequencies to its winter schedule, making it easier for Canadian tourists to enjoy the beaches in Puerto Plata, Samana and Punta Cana. The new flights to be added for this winter season are:Calgary (YYC) to Puerto Plata (POP), a 1x weekly flight starting 14 December 2025 through 12 April 2026Montreal …

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The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) sees tourism to the Dominican Republic as strong and consolidated. The WTTC projects the sector will contribute over US$21 billion to the Gross Domestic Product in 2025. Tourism has been growing consistently and by the end of 2025 is expected to represent 15.8% of the national economy. The …

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The historic Colonial City is taking significant strides in its revitalization efforts with the official reopening of Padre Billini and Duarte streets within the Unesco World Heritage site. Tourism Minister David Collado inaugurated the redeveloped thoroughfares on Friday, 4 July 2025, marking a tangible advance in the comprehensive urban and tourism development program for the …

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Tourism Minister David Collado announced Santiago and Puerto Plata will soon have direct flights to Panama. Panama is a hub for connecting to South America and other destinations. Tourism Minister Collado announced that Copa is adding three weekly flights from Panama to Puerto Plata (13 January 2026) and three weekly flights between Panama and Santiago …

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Tourism Minister David Collado announced on Sunday, 7 July 2025, that a significant renovation project for Boca Chica beach and surrounding areas is set to begin. This initiative, formalized through an agreement signed by Minister Collado and various local associations and social groups, represents a substantial investment in the region’s tourism infrastructure. The government will …

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Julia Simpson, president and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), is highly optimistic about the Dominican Republic’s tourism future. She predicts the nation will solidify its position as the leading tourism destination in Central America and the Caribbean in both 2025 and 2026. In an exclusive interview with Diario Libre, Simpson shared …

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Travel from Chile and Argentina to the Dominican Republic is on the rise as the South Americans discover the comfort and style of the Dominican beach resorts. Dominicans are also booking excursions to discover the fjords and cultural attractions of the two South American countries. The enhanced non stop flights are making travel easy. Minister …

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Aeromexico has officially launched a new daily direct flight between Mexico City and Punta Cana, a strategic move aimed at bolstering tourism and strengthening the ties between Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The inaugural flight touched down on Thursday, 26 June 2025, marking a significant expansion for the airline in the Caribbean. The new route, …

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Island Princess cruise ship, operated by Princess Cruises, is set to make its highly anticipated return to the Dominican Republic on 8 July 2025, marking its first visit in over 15 years. The vessel will dock at the Amber Cove terminal in Puerto Plata, a significant inclusion in the country’s busy summer cruise schedule The …

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Listening to jazz at the Casa de Teatro cultural venue on Arz. Meriño Street in the Colonial City in July is a plus for locals and foreigners alike. On the program for Thursdays in July are these presentations:3 July: Thelonious Garcia (Dominican Republic / France)10 July: Eliezer Paniagua Trio (Dominican Republic)17 July: Negra Candela (Spain)24 …

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