Travel – Page 31

Mastercard Economics Institute research indicates the top 10 trending destinations from June to August 2024 for American travelers include Oranjestad, Aruba (2nd), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (5th), San Juan, Puerto Rico (6th), and Santiago, Dominican Republic (10th). A robust economy and a growing desire for experiential travel are fueling a record-breaking year for the tourism …

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In a significant move expected to strengthen bilateral relations between Bolivia and the Dominican Republic, both countries have signed a visa waiver agreement. This means Dominicans will no longer need to purchase a visa to travel to Bolivia and neither will Bolivians need a visa to travel to the DR. The agreement was signed by …

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Arajet, the leading Dominican Republic-based airline, is poised to challenge US carriers for the coveted US travel market. Once the Constitutional Court and the Senate clear the Open Skies Agreement between the Dominican Republic and the United States, Arajet will be free to compete directly with major US airlines. The Open Skies Agreement marks a …

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The Dominican Republic has built its tourism industry since the early 80s based on a generalized policy of open skies. While the current agreement between the United States and the Dominican Republic only authorized flights to Miami, New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico, for years, the Dominican aviation authorities have looked the other way …

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Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Secretary General Rodolfo Sabonge, Vice President Raquel Peña, Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez, and the president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) José Ernesto Marte Piantini, inaugurated the First Meeting of Civil Aviation Authorities and Airlines of the Greater Caribbean in Santo Domingo on 1 August 2024. Over the two days, …

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos) approved the Dominican Republic’s proposal for a buffer zone around the Colonial City of Santo Domingo during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in New Delhi, India, from 21 to 31 July 2024. The …

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The Abinader administration inaugurated a RD$36 million new wharf in Cabo Rojo in the new tourist destination of Pedernales to assist local fishermen and provide shelter for their craft. Over 50 small craft can now be tied up to the wharf, as well as ten boats with larger drafts. There are nearly 400 meters of …

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The multinational International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Iberia, Vueling, British Airways and Aer Lingus announced last week it desists from its intent to take over Air Europa. The group cited regulatory demands from the European Union headquarters in Brussels. In a note on 26 April 2024, the European Commission had expressed concern …

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According to the regional office of the Ministry of Tourism, about 30 cruise liners will arrive at the two tourist ports in Puerto Plata, Maimon’s Amber Cove, and Taino Bay in Puerto Plata city itself. According to the press release, some 14 vessels will arrive at Taino Bay, and 16 will dock at the nearby …

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Rutaca Airlines, Laser Airlines, Avior Airlines, Venezolana, Turpial Airlines and SkyHigh Dominicana are all impacted by the “temporary suspension” of all direct commercial flights to and from Venezuela from Dominican airports. The Nicolas Maduro government mandated the cancellation of Venezuelan passenger flights as of 31 July 2024. The announcement of the shutdown came after Venezuela …

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