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British government assists stranded Thomas Cook tourists

The UK Embassy in Santo Domingo has informed the National Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) that the British Civil Aviation Authority will be responsible for the repatriation of tourists affected by the bankruptcy of the British tour operator Thomas Cook. Menzo Herwegh, manager of Thomas Cook in the Dominican Republic, told AFP that the …
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Tapas Night and Restaurant Week in Santo Domingo

Chefs of nine of the best restaurants in Santo Domingo are participating in the Tapas Night by SDQ Gastronomic on 27 September. Participating restaurants are Epic Center at Blue Mall, SBG Santo Domingo, Mitre, La Cassina, Bottega Fratelli, Allegra, Ajualä, Samurai and Julieta Brasserie. Tapas Night will take place at the Epic Center Gran Salon …
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Experts talk about efforts to change negative narrative that affected the Dominican Republic

Four top hoteliers discussed the travel drop caused by recent negative media coverage, as reported by Travel Market Report. They were part of a panel during the Apple Leisure Group and its Apple Vacations division annual awards gala held in Chicago, USA. Abel Matutes Prats, CEO of Palladium Hotel Group; Alex Zozaya, executive chairman of …