Travel – Page 51

The first stage of the brand-new wharf at Cabo Rojo, in the province of Pedernales, at the southern tip of the Dominican Republic, is nearing completion. This major infrastructure project will allow the area to host huge cruise liners bringing thousands of tourists and crew members, mainly from the United States. Authorities at the Dominican …

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Asonahores is celebrating the 2023 Tourism Investment Forum on 13 December 2023 at the Ministry of Foreign Relations Convention Center (Mirex) in Santo Domingo. The Sixth Tourism Investment Forum will feature the presentation of the study “Impact of the Tourism Sector on the Dominican Economy” by Analytica, sponsored by Banco Popular. This study will provide …

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The 19th edition of the Master of the Ocean is scheduled for 22-26 February 2024 at Playa Encuentro, located between Sosúa and Cabarete. The event expects to host over 70 top-class athletes from 12 countries. This competition attracts professionals in five disciplines: surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand-up paddle, and wingfoil. Participants can compete individually across all …

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As part of spring training, the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays will be in Santo Domingo for two matches at the Quisqueya Ball Park. The dates are Saturday, 9 and Sunday, 10 March 2024. Tickets go on sale online at Uepa Tickets on Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 10am with prices ranging …

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Dominican Republic-based Arajet was chosen as the Start-up Airline of the Year during the prestigious CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence at the CAPA World Aviation Summit & Awards for Excellence in Abu Dhabi on 28/29 November 2023. The airline, based at Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo, competed with around 20 new airlines for …

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The Casa de Campo community mourns Alfonso Paniagua’s passing on 29 November 2023. Paniagua had retired in 2017 from his position of executive vice president and general manager for Costasur Dominicana, a Central Romana division. He joined Costasur in 1975, leading it to become the largest Dominican gated community and a global standard-setter. Paniagua was …

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The two cruise ship ports in Puerto Plata, on the north coast, are expecting 71 cruise ships in December 2023, the Ministry of Tourism reports. The natural and cultural wonders of the north coast of the Dominican Republic have consolidated Puerto Plata as one of the most popular with cruise ship travelers. Puerto Plata has …

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The Dominican government has signed a public-private partnership deal with Balearia, a Spanish ferry company, for US$80 million in improvements in San Pedro de Macoris port and the establishment of a ferry between San Pedro and Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The deal spells good news for San Pedro de Macoris as the company will be contributing …

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The Covid-19 pandemic proved the worth of Punta Cana resorts that served as a bubble for sports events during 2020 and 2021. Sports tourism continues big in Punta Cana. Now, the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) is taking the development of the Dominican Republic as a destination for football a …

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Tourism Minister David Collado was in New York City over the weekend to launch the “Change the Season” campaign officially to the general public. The New York area is the most important generator of tourists for the Dominican Republic. There are expectations the number of US visitors could reach four million as the country moves …

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