Travel – Page 132

Until the closing of borders, most tourists to the Dominican Republic were from the United States. This means that the local travel industry will very much act in unison with health and safety measures that work well in the United States. The US Travel Association and the American Hotel & Lodging Association have already launched …

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The National Association of Hotels and Restaurants (Asonahores) announced the postponing for a date to be announced of its annual hotel and services booking event. The Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) is, by far, the most important event of the year for the Dominican tourism industry. Paola Rainieri, president of Asonahores, said it was a …

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Presidency Minister Gustavo Montalvo announced during a press conference on Saturday, 14 March 2020, that all flights from Europe are suspended to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus in the country. So far an estimated 11 cases have been confirmed, all imported from abroad. The Dominican Republic has the most air connections of any …

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The Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) reported on Sunday, 15 March 2020, that cruise ship passengers arriving on ships to Dominican ports are being transferred to the international airports of La Romana, Las Americas (Santo Domingo) and Punta Cana to travel to their final destinations in Europe. Apordom says that the three ships that were in …

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The cruise ship the Dominican authorities had impeded dropping passengers off in the Dominican Republic last week, the Fred Olsen Cruise line’s Braemar was reported to be off Bahamas shores, looking for a port to dock. Reportedly on board are 682 passengers and 381 crew and at least five confirmed coronavirus cases. The ship was …

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There have been flight and maritime ship cancellations, and to a lesser extent convention and vacation hotel stays, as the spread of the Covid-19 virus has its effect on the tourism industry in the Dominican Republic. The industry was just recovering this 2020 after being a victim of fake news in 2019. The region most …

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The Ministry of Tourism reports that TUIfly has plans to increase its air routes to the Dominican Republic for next winter. New direct flights are being added from Düsseldorf, Germany to Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, with four frequencies a week onboard the Boeing 787 (Dreamliner) with capacity for 300 seats. The flights are scheduled …

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In the far eastern community of Miches, the Ministry of Tourism is backing the implementation of a novel program of small fruit farms that will welcome visitors interested in learning about the food being served at their all-inclusive resort buffets. The program is supervised by Deputy Tourism Minister Luis Simo, who heads the International Affairs …

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Santo Domingo is now being promoted as a wedding destination. New facilities and the upgrade of the Colonial City make the historic center of the capital city a desirable location. The city now features luxury accommodations and large hotels in the city. The Dominican Republic is recognized as one of the most sought-after countries in …

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The National Theater presents the ballet gala “Global Dance Stars” (Estrellas de la Danza Mundial) on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 in Santo Domingo. The event is a fundraiser for the social programs carried out by Nido para Angeles, that works with cerebral paralysis children, and Fundacion Manuel Alvarez Reyes that works with autistic children. Monika …

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