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DR is partner country at the Urlaub Freizeit Reisen in southern Germany

The Dominican Republic is the partner country for the Urlaub Freizeit Reisen tourism trade show. The show will take place 20 to 24 March 2019 at the Messe Friedrichshafen fairgrounds in Lake Constance, in southern Germany, near Switzerland. Fair organizers say they offer exhibitors the most affluent audience in Europe. Five international airports serve the …
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Apple Leisure says DR attracts tourists would have traveled to Mexico

Apple Leisure Group CEO Alex Zozaya says that high-end travel from the United States to Mexico is down. He says US visitors are instead opting to spend their vacations in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Costa Rica over Mexico. As reported in Mexico News Daily, and subsequently picked up by Travel Weekly, Zozaya said that …
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United goes cashless at Dominican airports

To expedite flights, United Airlines airport ticket counters are no longer accepting cash. Only credit and debit cards are being received for ticketing, baggage and onboard charges. United accepts payment with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club cards. The move follows a generalized trend in the airline industry and responds to passenger desires …
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Giorgio Calcaterra coming for 100 km del Caribe

The Italian ultramarathoner, Giorgio Calcaterra registered to race in the 100 km 24 hour Dominican race. The three times world champion of the 100 km will be joining other international and national athletes for the mountain challenge. The Dominican ultra-trail cross country running race is set for Saturday, 9 March 2019. You, too, are invited …
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Fly nonstop from Kansas City to Punta Cana

Effective 15 February through 2 August 2019, there are nonstop charter flights between Kansas City International Airport and Punta Cana International Airport. The flights make it easy for Kansas residents to escape the cold and for entire families to come to the Punta Cana wonderland resorts. The Vacation Express packages are starting at US$799 and …
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Wingo to start BOG-SDQ connection in time for Easter Week

Low cost airline Wingo will be flying from the capital city of Colombia, Bogotá, to the Dominican Republic’s capital city airport, Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). The airline already flies from the Colombian capital city into Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), bringing tourists to the Dominican Republic’s prime beach resort hotspot. The inaugural flight to …
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Ministry of Tourism recognizes sustainable community projects

The Ministry of Tourism has recognized four north coast rural projects for their community best practices, efficiencies and quality during 2018. The projects are part of a network that receives assistance as part of the nationwide Sustainable Community Tourism Project (PTCS). The winners this past year are: “Chocolala”, in Altamira, Puerto Plata; “Experiencia Música Dominicana”, …