Travel – Page 145

The Dominican Republic continues to strengthen its relations with Central America. Last week, the Dominican Republic signed to be part of the Central America Tourism Agency (CATA) – the representative tourism promotional agency of the seven countries of Central America: Costa Rica, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Panama. The Dominican Republic will now …

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New Chinese Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Zhang Run, speaking at the opening of the Chinese Embassy in Santo Domingo, proposed that both the Dominican Republic and the People’s Republic of China evaluate the possibility of the start of direct aviation frequencies that be part what he called the “Silk Air Route.” The Dominican Republic …

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The president of the Dominican Republic Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores), Joel Santos reported that the Subcommittee on Tourism will suggest to the National Competitiveness Council that the later lobby for a provision whereby visiting tourists could claim back ITBIS taxes (VAT). Santos argues that the cash back would stimulate local foreign visitor spending. …

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It was a long weekend, with many Dominicans hitting beach and mountain resorts from Friday, 21 September through Monday, 24 September. The weather, for the most part, was good for vacationing. The off days were because Dominicans were celebrating Our Lady of Mercedes Day, a legacy of the Spanish heritage days. The religious holiday has …

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DJs, Don Miguelo and Anthony Santos will take the stage for the Major League Latin Music 2018, an event that seeks to honor the greats of Dominican baseball. The promoters say these will be attending as guests. The event will take place 20 October 2018, as of 10pm at the Sans Souci Events Hall adjacent …

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The Embassy of Spain is backing local efforts to present the sixth edition of the “Semanas de España en la República Dominicana,” the cultural event spanning the months of October and November. The event is held to strengthen the permanent ties between Spain and the Dominican Republic. On the agenda are cultural, academic and social …

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The Centro Cuesta Nacional has just released its promotion of destinations in northeastern María Trinidad Sánchez. The promotion looks into the attractions of the area and includes a wide-ranging photography to highlight the loveliness and culture of the province. Nagua, Cabrera, Río San Juan and El Factor are covered, as the CCN team perused the …

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USA Today has published a feature encouraging readers to include Samaná in their travel plans. The reporter acknowledges it is easy to get to Punta Cana, but says the extra travel to get to Samaná is well worth it. “Because on arrival, visitors will find a region that has its own remarkable history, superb eco-attractions, …

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Jose Hazim Torres, rector of the Universidad Central del Este, the most important university in southeastern San Pedro de Macorís, announced the instatement of the Frank Rainieri Tourism Chair at the university. The Chair honors Frank Rainieri, founder of the Grupo Puntacana and tourism pioneer in the country. The UCE offers the career in tourism …

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Chances are minimal of being caught in a tropical storm when traveling to the Caribbean. But they are real. Travelers to the Dominican Republic in September should keep watch on the tropical storms coming our way. The best way to do so is by following the DR1 Weather & Beyond’s 2018 Hurricane Season thread championed …

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