Travel – Page 39

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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Around 1,000 hotel rooms have opened this 2024 in the National District, the capital city of Santo Domingo. Diario Libre looks into the reasons for the boom in lodging capacity. People coming to the city for business visits is the main reason, according to Yudit Garcia, president of the Santo Domingo Hotels Association. She is …

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Check out Iberostar-IHG’s first hotel in the capital city, the Las Mercedes Kimpton Hotel. The hotel is located in a renovated 16th Century building on Calle Las Mercedes in the Colonial City area, walkable to most historic attractions of the historic city center. Kimpton Las Mercedes is described as a hotel that fuses modern luxury …

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New and improved restaurants and updates to the Punta Cana Nickelodeon Resort’s AquaNick waterpark and other features welcome families coming for all the fun this summer 2024. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana’s introduces the Snick Lounge, an upscale, 90s-inspired space located in the former Vino Vino restaurant. With a dynamic arcade game room, sports …

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The Ministry of Tourism is investing RD$32 million in shopping, park and sports areas in southeastern Guayacanes, San Pedro de Macoris province. Tourism Minister David Collado announced improvements to the Plaza Marcelino Marte (Plaza Canito) and the surrounding area. The project centers around a complete reconstruction of the Plaza Canito, encompassing a sizeable 1,190 square …

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Viva Resorts by Wyndham is offering a special grand opening promotion for stays at its new Viva Miches resort, with rates discounted by up to 40% for bookings made by 31 July 2024 for travel from the hotel opening on 11 December 2024 to 22 December 2025. The promotion includes benefits like best rate guarantee, …

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Imagine a game that combines badminton, tennis, and table tennis. That’s pickleball in a nutshell! Casa de Campo in La Romana added the trending new sport to its sports installations in June 2024. The brand-new pickleball courts are part of an expanded Racquet Center at the resort and vacation community. Casa de Campo is already …

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Haydee Rainieri, member of the board of directors of Grupo Puntacana, expects the tourism industry in the Dominican Republic to continue to be the leading provider of hard currency into the next decade. As guest speaker for the American Chamber of Commerce luncheon on 20 June 2024, Rainieri also spoke of how artificial intelligence is …

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