Travel – Page 33

The CrowdStrike failure that caused generalized flight cancellations affected several flights in the Dominican Republic, disrupting travel plans for thousands. Diario Libre reported there were 19 flights delayed and two were cancelled due to the Microsoft systems failure. CNN reports that over 1,000 flights into, within or out of the United States were canceled by …

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President Luis Abinader was in Jarabacoa, a mountain town in central La Vega province to inaugurate several public works and share his vision on how the mountain town has become a major vacation destination over the years. During the President’s visit to Jarabacoa on Thursday, 11 July 2024, he attended the inauguration of the modernization …

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The 2024 graduating class of the École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), ranked as one of the best tourism schools in the world, chose Las Terrenas in northern Samana to celebrate their graduation. Around 300 students came for the celebration, Diario Libre reports. According to a press release, the young people explained they chose the country …

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During a press conference called on 15 July 2024, Aerodom/Vinci Airports’ director in chief, Monika Infante announced significant improvements ongoing at the Las Americas International Airport (SDQ-AILA). The airport is undergoing renovations calling for investment of over US$30 million in the short term. In addition to these immediate improvements to the existing terminal, work is …

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The Migration Agency (DGM) announced that all migration agents will be using the same stamp for entries to the Dominican Republic. The stamp replaces the “Admitido” stamp previously used at some land entry points. The Migration Agency explained that the intent is to standardize the stamps used by immigration inspectors, optimize their functions, and eliminate …

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Tourist arrivals continue to set records in the Dominican Republic. The half year mark for 2024 is now at 5,90,726 visitors. Last year was the first time the Ministry of Tourism recorded more than 10 million visitors with a record-setting 10.5 million visitors. Tourism Minister David Collado expects 2024 to be another record-breaking year. Minister …

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Dominican government officials inspected the ongoing renovation project to modernize and improve the Greater Santo Domingo’s main airport’s facilities, according to an Aerodom press release. Monika Infante, general director of Aeropuertos Dominicanos XXI (Aerodom), the airport operating company, recently hosted government aviation officials for a tour of the advances. The airport said that Víctor Pichardo, …

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Dominican-based low-cost carrier Arajet has unveiled an ambitious expansion plan to amplify its global presence, establishing 19 new international routes from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), Arecoa reports. Arajet’s decision to fly from Punta Cana is a win-win situation for the airline, the airport and passengers in general. The airline benefits from the enormous flow …

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Hurricane Beryl is moving westward through the Caribbean. The storm is keeping sufficiently south to not cause anything major at eastern or southeastern coast of the country. Storm surge and major swells are expected to impact the coasts in Pedernales and Barahona, and rain is forecast as this is a big passing storm. The Center …

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Speaking on the occasion of the conclusion of talks for an open skies agreement with the Dominican Republic in Washington, D.C. on 28 June 2024, US Under Secretary of State Juan Fernandez was present to make the announcement and celebrate the agreement he described as “pro-growth, pro- competition and pro-consumers”. He expects that once in …

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