Travel – Page 50

The small eastern town of El Seibo, one of the oldest and most historic (and least known) places in the Dominican Republic, held its traditional religious feast days on the past weekend. Bullfights are included and are described as the most iconic features of the tradition. The bullfights are a scene out of Old Spain …

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The Ministry of Tourism has taken on the task of preparing the First Encounter Africa and the Americas to promote tourism to be held 10-11 October 2024 in Punta Cana. The dates are subject to confirmation. The DR holds the presidency of the Regional Commission for the Americas of the World Tourism Organization and used …

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With the formal opening of state-of-the-art Terminal B at the Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), the airport management is now focused on the renovation and expansion of its original Terminal A, Arecoa reports. Punta Cana International is the largest airport in the Dominican Republic, receiving the lion’s share of tourism traffic, most headed to the …

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Local media has been sharing photos of the new Miss Dominican Republic Celinee Santos, who will represent the Dominican Republic in the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico in September 2024. Celinee Santos is a 24-year old professional model who studies law. Meanwhile, social media has dedicated itself to speculate whether Celinee Santos is intelligent and …

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Contemporary art is inspiring and promises to surprise. The First International Contemporary Art Fair is happening now in Santo Domingo and Santiago. Exhibitions are at the Museum of Modern Art (Plaza de la Cultura), BanReservas Cultural Center (Colonial City), ASR Galería (Arte San Ramón) in Santo Domingo and the Centro Leon in Santiago. The invite …

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The Ministry of Tourism reported 8,445 business meetings between the participating 170 buyer companies and 120 suppliers attending the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange — DATE 2024 tourism fair. The event took place in Punta Cana at the meeting facilities of the Paradisus Palma Real from 24 to 26 April 2024. Reports are that more than …

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Hyatt Hotels’ Secrets Tides Punta Cana opened in January 2024 in the Dominican Republic. The 688-room adults-only resort blends modern luxury with a romantic atmosphere offering an ideal escape for couples. The resort opened in the adults-only Uvero Alto beach stretch of Punta Cana, promoting romantic escapes. Secrets Tides Punta Cana, with 668 rooms, was …

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Minister of Tourism David Collado announced a technical learning institute will open in Punta Cana to further the training of hotel and tourism staff. Punta Cana has over 300 hotels in a beach stretch of more than 100 km from north to south and across three eastern provinces – La Altagracia, El Seibo and Hato …

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The International Civil Aviation Organization’s 3rd Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) is taking place in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from 30 April to 2 May 2024. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO – OACI) is a UN agency that works with civil aviation bodies around the world. This is the first time that the gathering …

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Venues in Punta Cana are joining the 8th World Wellness Weekend. The global event has booked activities in 7,484 venues in 148 countries around the world from 20 to 22 September 2024. In its 8th edition, the World Wellness Weekend offers fun and free activities for people to discover with friends, colleagues or family. The …

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