Travel – Page 552

Minister of Tourism Ramón Alfredo Bordas said that he has given instructions to prohibit handicraft, excursion and time-share vendors from peddling their services and products to tourists taking the sun on beaches. He made the announcement at the American Chamber of Commerce Puerto Plata chapter luncheon held at the Hotel Playa Naco in Puerto Plata, …

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Many hotels are offering special deals for the 2-6 November long weekend. On Monday, 6 November, Constitution Day will be celebrated in the DR. Most businesses and schools will take the day off. The long weekend is seen as the last time for Dominicans to enjoy the resorts, as come the winter season, it is …

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The president of the Senate, Ramón Alburquerque has resubmitted the bill that would add the name of Partido Revolucionario Dominicano leader José Francisco Peña Gómez to the name of the Las Americas International Airport. This bill had been submitted upon the death of Peña Gómez in 1998, but was modified to eliminate the name of …

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Ambassador of Canada Bruno Picard predicts that 275,000-300,000 Canadian tourists will visit this year. This would be up from the average 200,000 that have been visiting for the past five years. He told Hoy newspaper that some 72 charter flights are already programmed for the 2000-2001 winter season with a total capacity for 350,000 passengers. …

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The Dominican Tour Operator Association (ADOTUR) will host its annual convention this year in Sydney, Australia. The event is programmed for 10-18 November in the city of the 2000 Olympic Games. Hundreds of tour operators and family members will travel to the Far East to learn about what it has to offer Dominican travelers. Norma …

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