Travel – Page 135

The Spanish artist collective known as Boa Mistura has left its mark in Montecristi. In January and February 2019, the artists mixed with the community to redesign the look of the small boats that are used for fishing and transporting tourists. The project had the backing of the United Nations Development Programme, the Ministry of …

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According to the Central Bank, the number of tourists arriving in the country last month showed an 8% increase over February last year. There were 604,977 passengers arriving by air, both foreign and non-resident Dominicans or 44,998 more than during the same period last year. Looking at January and February 2019, there have been 1,203,175 …

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Ministry of Tourism statistics indicate that from January to February 2019, almost 400,000 cruise ship passengers and crew have arrived to the Dominican Republic. The 399,169 exact number is a new record for maritime arrivals. This is the sum of 173,928 cruise ship passengers and 60,180 crew on board 76 cruise ships in January, for …

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Puerto Rican-based airline, Prinair announces the start of flights between Aguadilla’s Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). The airline has a fleet of three airplanes with capacity for up to 18 passengers. The airline says it has invested US$2.5 million to open the route. The flights will be twice a …

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Basketball legend Michael Jordan landed in the Samaná international airport on Sunday, 17 March 2019 for a vacation on the north coast. There is speculation he was booked for a stay at the Amanera Playa Grande, the most expensive resort in the country that is located in the Playa Grande, in the Cabrera, Rio San …

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President Danilo Medina gave the symbolic groundbreaking shovel for the Hampton by Hilton Punta Cana Airport and Commercial Center on Thursday, 14 March 2019. Nigel La Chapelle of Bio Investment Group said that the hotel is a RD$750 million investment and will have 150 rooms on three floors and a semi-basement on an area of …

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The president of the Playa Dorada Golf Course, Augusto Reyes forecast a big success for the Puerto Plata DR Open, set for 29 April to 5 May 2019 in Puerto Plata. He said 144 players from 20 countries in the Americas have registered. The tournament is in its third year. Reyes said that they have …

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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 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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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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