Travel – Page 46

The countdown to the ten millionth tourist to visit the Dominican Republic in 2023 has officially begun. To push this along even more, the Abinader administration has initiated a new publicity campaign to encourage even more people to come and visit us. As of October, the country has received 8,245,190 tourists from air, land and …

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The Ministry of Tourism reports that 48 cruise ships will be docking in Puerto Plata, the country’s main cruise ship province in November 2023. There are two cruise ship ports in Puerto Plata – Amber Cove and Taino Bay. As reported, each will receive 24 ship calls. The calls will be by the ships: Amber …

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Miguel Fluxá, the founder and top official of the Iberostar Spanish resort chain, was in Pedernales to visit the construction site of the resort under construction in Cabo Rojo. Fluxa toured the area where the chain will operate the 580 resort. Hyatt will also operate Secrets and Dreams-branded hotel in the area where 1,591 hotel …

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The Ministry of Labor has announced the official holidays for calendar year 2024, and there are 12 holidays and six long, three-day, weekends. Take note that unofficial extended long weekends are created also depending on the day of the week of the holidays. Holidays mean less traffic in the city, but vacation areas see peaks …

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Venues in Santiago and Puerto Plata are hosting the ADN Bachata World Festival Festival. The events start on Thursday, 16 November 2023 with a welcome party in the Central Park of Puerto Plata. The competition begins on Friday, 17 November at the amphitheater at La Puntilla, facing the Atlantic Ocean. On 18 November, the dance …

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The Dominican Republic is the leader in medical tourism in the Caribbean. Medical tourism contributes more than US$1.32 billion to the Dominican economy, according to the Second Study of Health Tourism of the Dominican Republic presented by Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso, president of the Dominican Association of Health Tourism during the 6th International Congress of Health …

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The Association of Eastern Hotels (Asoleste) named Carlos Jiménez, director of Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino, its hotelier of the year. Asoleste took into account his good performance over a career of almost three decades, and his contributions to the growth, improvement of the quality of services and innovation of the tourism sector …

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The Dominican Republic is hosting its Sixth International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress from 1 to 3 November 2023 at the JW Marriott in Santo Domingo. The meeting comes when the Dominican Republic is consolidating as a leading destination for medical tourism in the Caribbean. The DR is first in medical tourism in the Caribbean, …

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The Dominican Republic Tourism Office has launched its winter campaign: “Change The Season.” The new campaign motivates US travelers to switch the cold for the warmth of the Caribbean sun. In a press release, the Ministry reports the campaign’s unveiling during a media event at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. Tourism Minister …

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Arajet has begun its flights from Santo Domingo (SDQ) to Toronto (YYZ). The flights are on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Ambassador Hans Dannenberg was at the Toronto Pearson International Airport to greet the first arrivals with officials of Arajet. Arajet is promoting the flight as a way for Canadians to enjoy a multi-destination vacation. …

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