Travel – Page 617

At the week’s end, following the outcome of the aviation confusion, Minister of Tourism Frank Jorge Elias, who has endeavored to attract new airlines since his appointment, announced that two airlines, Sky-Jet and Rich Air are expected to begin flying to Europe in July. Jorge Elías announced that Sky-Jet expects to begin operations in July …

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The Hotel V Centenario Inter-Continental is at present participating in a company-wide drive to support UNICEF programs and alleviate the suffering of women and children in the world. In an interview with Giancarlo Gelli of the Listin Diario, the director general of the hotel explained that the scheme is underway in 180 hotels, in 67 …

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Asonahores reports that the Dominican delegation to the annual meeting of Caribbean Hotels, held in Bahamas last week, has been very active. Alberto del Pino, president of the Allegro hotel chain, participated in a panel on all-inclusive hotels. Allegro is the CHA member with most rooms under the all-inclusive system. The chain operates 34 hotels …

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American Airlines is sponsoring the Miami exhibition by Dominican artist Elsa Núñez. The outstanding painter’s work is being exhibited in the “One Brickel Square Gallery” in the financial and residencial sector of the town. “For me as an artist this exhibition is important as it projects the country in this city of Miami which is …

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In a press release sent to The Santo Domingo News by Mike Braden, Coordinator of the Cabarete Race Week, it was announced that the Cabarete Race Organization is preparing to hold an international windsurfing competition from 16 to 22 June, 1997. Windsurfing competitors from all over the world are expected to compete during a week …

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In a press release received from New York City, it has been announced that the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism has appointed Gina Núñez, as the executive director of their tourist office in New York. Gina Núñez is a graduate of the Travel and Tourism course at New York University and has more than 10 …

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Air Guadeloupe is beginning its flights to Santo Domingo with a promotional fare of US$315 return to Fort-de-France. The airline is also offering flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico for US$100, Pointe-a-Pitre for US$290 and Port-au-Prince for US$100 plus government taxes. Air Guadaloupe will depart from Santo Domingo on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. For more …

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Air transport competed with politics for the main news headlines in the Dominican Republic press during the last week of June. At the week’s end, the government approved a fund that could provide upwards of US$3 million in promotional monies for the tourism industry based on sharing duties airlines pay for arriving charter passengers. The …

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The Hotel Association of the Dominican Republic’s issued a document with its position on the new policy of closer cooperation with the government. An official statement Important daily newspapers, opinion formers, and radio and television commentaries have been presenting much information and diverse opinions on the situation of the tourism industry. They have expressed their …

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The Ministry of Tourism has announced it will begin posting signs to help guide visitors to attractions and sites of interest. The plan contemplates posting signs easily interpreted by people from all countries on the roads leading to the historical sites and tourism centers throughout the country. To this end, the Minister of Tourism Frank …

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