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DR signs new air connectivity agreements during Punta Cana negotiating meeting

President Luis Abinader was in Punta Cana on 10 November 2025 to offer support to the ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event 2025 (ICAN2025). The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that sets international standards for civil aviation. The organization meets to discuss regional air policies for better connectivity …
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Collado vows no street closures in Colonial City for Christmas

Tourism Minister David Collado, has assured local entrepreneurs and residents that the historic Colonial City will experience no street closures during the crucial month of December, allowing businesses to maximize sales during the peak holiday season, as reported in Diario Libre. The announcement came on Friday, 7 November 2025 during the official inauguration of 11 …
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The Christmas holidays start early in the DR

Dominicans love Christmas. It is synonymous with family and friends gathering. Dominicans take Christmas seriously, and there is much decorating. Christmas time this year calls for an extended holiday season. Christmas Day falls on 25 December, a Thursday, and is the official holiday, but most offices will close on Wednesday, 24 December, the traditional day …
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Zemí Miches luxury resort opens

The Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resorts has officially opened its doors, marking a significant step in establishing Miches as a premier, sustainable, and differentiated tourism destination. Miches is a new destination located about a one-hour drive north of Punta Cana International Airport on the eastern beach strip. The luxury resort was inaugurated on Wednesday, 29 October …
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Copa Airlines and Puerto Plata hoteliers team up to lure Latin American tourists

The North Coast destination of Puerto Plata recently rolled out the red carpet for a major “Mega Fam & Press Trip,” a strategic initiative led by Copa Airlines and its vacation arm, Copa Vacations, to aggressively market the destination across Latin America. The campaign, organized in close coordination with the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), the …
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Norwegian Cruise Line launches cruises from Jacksonville, stop in DR

With the launch of its JaxPort operations last week, Norwegian Cruise Line will be sailing the Norwegian Gem (refurbished 2022 with capacity for 2,344 pax) from November 2025 through April 2028, with itineraries to the Caribbean that includes the Dominican Republic. Jaxport, a popular drive-to-cruise market, joins Miami and Port Canaveral as the third Florida …