Travel – Page 60

Arajet Airlines, the local low-cost airline, has a quick sale offering US$86 each way (taxes and fees not included) from Santo Domingo to Toronto, Canada. The sale is on through 12 July 2023. The airline seeks to serve the more than 40,000 Dominicans living in the Toronto area and the thousands of Canadian tourists that …

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The weather, diversity and connectivity are attracting thousands of retirees to the country either to buy or rent. A recent article in Travel & Leisure mentions the Dominican Republic as one of the top retirement destinations. Read more:Travel & Leisure DR1 Forums Ministry of Tourism 11 July 2023

While the ban on sale of parrot fish is in place for two years, restaurants will sell the fish arguing these were stocks they had in the freezers from before the ban. It is much up to the consumer to pass on consuming parrot fish to save the coral reefs. Parrot fish are important for …

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The strong demand from the United States outbound market is boosting tourism numbers to new records. David Llibre, president of the National Hotel & Tourism Association (Asonahores) expects the country to reach the 10 million tourist milestone this 2023. He spoke of the month after month increase in air and cruise ship arrivals. Interviewed by …

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Blue Mall in Puntacana Village will be stage to the 35th Asonahores Trade Exhibition. The National Hotel & Tourism Association event is a business to business opportunity to sell and buy from leading companies. This is where the nation’s hotels and restaurants meet the suppliers that keep them running. Old and new suppliers are on …

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During the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s 68th Regional Commission for the Americas meeting in Quito, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic received a unanimous vote to serve as president of the Regional Commission for the Americas for 2023-2025. Argentina and Paraguay will serve as vice presidents for the same period. The meeting highlighted the advances and …

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The presidents of the Dominican Republic’s Civil Aviation Board (JAC), José Ernesto Marte Piantini and Cuba’s Institute of Civil Aeronautics of Cuba (IACC), Armando Luis Daniel López signed an agreement for the strengthening of air connectivity between the two countries. Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, Minister of Transport of the Republic of Cuba and Juan Carlos Salazar, …

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The Ministry of Superior Education (Mescyt) and the National Authority of Maritime Affairs (Anamar) have signed an agreement to develop professionals for the country’s maritime sector. Anamar is working with the Italian Super Yacht Live Foundation (ISYL), collaborating for technical training and preparation of professionals in the local maritime sector. Superior Education Minister Franklin García …

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Salsa, bachata, merengue and typical music will again be the stars of the 22nd edition of the Latin Music Tour in Punta Cana. The event organized by Quepe Music & Events is set for Thursday, 31 August to Sunday, 3 September 2023 in Punta Cana. The event will take place at the Barceló Bávaro Grand …

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Minister of Tourism David Collado announced on 22 June 2023 the government support with RD$400 million to promote tourism in Santiago. Santiago is becoming a major hub for medical tourism. But with support from the government, the community wants to improve its attractions. The funds will also serve to work on developing a Santiago City …

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