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Travel Weekly says Caribbean can expect a good winter season

The Caribbean, with the Dominican Republic leading the way, is working for a record tourism season as thousands of travelers head south from the United States. Travel Weekly reports on the performance of tourism in the region and highlights among the reasons for its bullish forecast the present strong demand for outbound travel from short-haul …
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Insides and outs of airport contracting

Interested in the government contract for the Las Americas (SDQ), Puerto Plata (POP), Samana (AZS) airport contracts? A “bad” contract will mean higher airport fees for travelers. Now Diario Libre reporters have been looking into what’s included in the announced renegotiation of the Aerodom-Vinci Airports contract. The Aerodom contract has passed from company to company …
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President Abinader inaugurates Cayo Levantado resort in Samana

President Luis Abinader was in Samana on Friday, 17 November 2023 to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Piñero Group’s Cayo Levantado islet property in Samana Bay. The Spanish hotel chain renovated the luxury resort’s 218-room hotel at Cayo Levantado in Samana Bay and reopened to customers this summer. Speaking at the event, President Abinader noted …
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Oscar Daniel Pimentel Imbert starts his aviation career in Punta Cana and returns captaining a Delta jet

Oscar Daniel Pimentel Imbert accomplished any pilot’s lifelong dream. To fly back to one’s country of birth and be received with an inaugural flight ceremony at the country’s most important airport. A description of the traditional water salute ceremony, honored at several major airports worldwide, is needed for readers to understand the scope of what …
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2023 Latin Grammy Awards include four Dominicans

Four Dominicans received Latin Grammys in different categories during the 24th Latin Grammy Award ceremony on Thursday, 16 November 2023 at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Center in Seville, Spain. These were Juan Luis Guerra, Vicente García, Sergio Vargas and Romeo Santos. The Latin Grammy Awards ceremony was held outside of the United States for …
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Ministry of Tourism announces new record in arrivals in October

Tourism Minister David Collado informs that the country received 619,204 tourists in October 2023, a new record. To the rhythm of the song “Dominicano Soy,” by Fernando Villalona, the Ministry of Tourism kicked off its monthly statistics revealing activity this time to share insights into the country’s new advertising campaign underway so the country can …