Travel – Page 29

President Luis Abinader and Minister of Tourism David Collado officially opened the new Kimpton Las Mercedes hotel in the Colonial City on Thursday, 17 October 2024. The hotel adds 130 rooms and eight suites with terraces to the historic district’s lodging options. Kimpton Las Mercedes is the first hotel of its kind operated by Iberostar …

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The Russians and Ukrainians were the first tourists to return to the Dominican Republic in the summer of 2020 as the country opened after the Covid-19 pandemic shut down, N Digital highlights. Direct flights brought thousands, yet with the start of the Russia vs Ukraine war, the flights were discontinued. Now N Digital shares a …

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Cabo Rojo Port in Pedernales continues to be tested for cruise ship travelers. Carnival Corporation announced the MS Eurodam, operated by Holland America, and one of the largest ships in the Carnival’s Signature class, will be docking there on 20 November 2024. Cabo Rojo is the country’s newest cruise destination. The cruise ship port received …

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Carnival Cruise Line’s Amber Cove will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. The port that opened on 6 October 2015 has set a new arrivals record so far this 2024. After receiving more than a million cruise ship passengers in 2023, general manager Sharon Mei says the number of cruise ship arrivals and passengers …

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Santo Domingo is a prime shopping destination in the Caribbean. The brands want to be here. H&M, one of the world’s leading fashion brands, is slated to launch its first store in time for Christmas shopping in the Dominican Republic through its brand affiliate Arket that manages H&M stores in Europe. A November 2024 opening …

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The Dominican Republic is hosting the 83rd edition of the International Light Tackle Tournament Association (ILITTA) Blue Marlin Release Tournament, a catch-and-release event. With 22 boats from 10 countries participating, the tournament showcases the nation’s commitment to sustainable fishing and marine conservation. This year marks the fifth time the Dominican Republic has hosted the ILITTA …

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Tourism leaders from both Africa and the Americas met in Punta Cana last week and committed to continue working together to make the sector a pillar of collective sustainable and inclusive development across both continents. Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez and Tourism Minister David Collado welcomed the delegates from Africa and the Americas. The “Punta Cana …

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The Abinader Administration has earmarked the economic development of the Southwest of the Dominican Republic as a top priority, and the construction of cruise ship facilities along with hotels and other tourism-oriented projects are just part of the picture. The construction of the “Fishermen’s Wharf” at Cabo Rojo is another piece of the plan. The …

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Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announces the signing of a deal that calls for opening five Sonesta ES Suites hotels in the Dominican Republic through 2031. Sonesta joins the many international chains that are booking their customers into Dominican hotels. The corporation announces that its first property, the Sonesta ES Suites Elements Jarabacoa is scheduled to …

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The humor, romance and unforgettable music of Mamma Mia is scheduled for a first performance in the Dominican Republic at the Bellas Artes Theater in Santo Domingo starting 14 November. The local version of the 1999 classic by British playwright Catherine Johnson and successful Broadway musical is produced by veteran Dominican actress Maria Castillo to …

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