Travel – Page 141

Vinci Airports reported on 11 October 2019 that the airports operated by their affiliate Aerodom in the Dominican Republic exceeded 10% growth in passenger numbers for the third quarter of the year. The increase is attributed mainly to diversification in transport services and a focus on the quality of operation. Overall, Vinci reports that operations …

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Non-resident air travel to the Dominican Republic in September 2019 was slightly down from September 2018. Overall, non-resident tourist arrivals by air (including foreigners and non-resident Dominicans) were 323,662 visitors in September 2019, a decline of 41,706 passengers (11.4%) compared to September 2018. The numbers released by the Central Bank compare the 4,987,698 air arrivals …

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The Dominican Republic is a country that always surprises. There is such an abundance of different things to do, just around the corner: whales off the coast, deep caves with Taino drawings, a salt lake below sea level and the thermal springs in San José de las Matas (Sajoma). San José de las Matas is …

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The Dominican Republic was the featured guest country at the 24th International Tourism Fair (FIT) Latin America, the leading Argentina travel booking event. Argentina is a valuable source of tourists for Dominican resorts. The trade event is taking place 5-8 October 2019 in La Rural, Buenos Aires, Argentina. A large delegation of Dominican public and …

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The Fortaleza Ozama in the Colonial City is the venue for the 14th edition of Dominicana Moda, the leading Dominican fashion show. The event is scheduled for 22-26 October 2019. See runway shows by leading Dominican designers Giannina Azar, Arcadio Díaz, Leonel Lirio, Jenny Polanco, Jacqueline Then, Carlos de Moya, Rafael Rivero, Michelle Reynoso and …

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One of the great things about traveling to the Dominican Republic is the opportunity to watch a world-class performer for less than it will cost in venues abroad. Coming up are many international shows. Among these:Wednesday, 9 October 2019. Il Volo performs at the Jaragua Renaissance’s Teatro La Fiesta in Santo Domingo. Friday, 11 October …

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Punta Cana is scheduled to have its own theme park by the end of 2020. The Katmandu Punta Cana is the result of the partnership between Falcon’s Creative Group and Katmandu Group, the minds behind Katmandu Park in Mallorca, Spain. The Spanish theme park was recently voted the best amusement park in Mallorca and the …

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Sister hotels, the 375-suites Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara are opening for this 1 November 2019 in time for the Caribbean winter season right on the beach in Cap Cana, the southern development in Punta Cana. Hyatt Zilara is marketed as an all-inclusive resort exclusively for adults and features a 14,000 square foot fitness center. …

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Homewood Suites by Hilton is the newest hotel to open in the capital city of the Dominican Republic. It is located on Av. Winston Churchill 107, almost at the corner Av. Gustavo Mejía Ricart. It is a short walking distance to Blue Mall and its Hard Rock Café, Acropolis Plaza, or La Sirena multi-story and …

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The Paradise Music Festival will take place at Cap Cana in the eastern Punta Cana vacation land. DJ stars and live performers will be playing their beats from 20 to 21 December 2019, right on the beach. On the program are Bad Bunny, Marshmello, Maluma, Martin Garrix, Anuel AA, Alesso, Tyga, Steve Aoki, Alan Walker, …

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