Travel – Page 66

The president of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTCC), Julia Simpson visited the Dominican Republic on occasion of the signing of a country agreement with the National Hotel & Tourism Association (Asonahores). Tourism Minister David Collado received Simpson at the Ministry of Tourism. She was accompanied by the president and executive vice-president of the …

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The Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) announced conversations are advanced for the converting of the former Hotel Hispaniola on Av. Independencia into a convention center. President Luis Abinader had announced the construction of the convention center during his participation in Fitur 2022 in Madrid. At the time, President Abinader said the state-owned Banco de Reservas would …

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President Luis Abinader was in Barahona to supervise the completion of tourism infrastructure works that make the Barahona tourism experience better. The government invested RD$150 million in the works at the beach areas of Los Patos and El Quemaito, and roadworks to access the Riocito-Playa Saladillas. The works were covered with funds from the Executing …

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For the second time, the Dominican Republic will be the guest of honor of Colombia’s Anato Travel Show, its main travel booking event. With the start of low-cost carriers offering attractive airfares between both countries all year round, the Dominican Republic is now ranked as the fourth most popular destination for Colombians traveling abroad. The …

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Hyatt announced on 16 February 2023 the opening of Dreams Flora Resort & Spa in the Punta Cana area. The 520-room resort is located relatively near the Punta Cana International Airport in the Cabeza de Toro beach. The resort is part of the Hyatt Inclusive Collection and targets families. Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported the resort …

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Air France will fly from Paris, France to Santo Domingo from October to March, the winter season. Previously, the French airline had flown the frequencies year long. The last flights are scheduled to be on 25 March, resuming in October of this year. The airline operates flights to Las Americas International in Santo Domingo and …

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APEC University in Santo Domingo launched its Master’s Degree in Management and Innovation of Sustainable Tourism Destinations. The academic program seeks to train master’s degree students in high-level management competencies focused on the tourism industry, announced Enrique Leonides Pacheco Martínez, director of the School of Tourism. He pointed out that the program will provide students …

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The Spanish travel conglomerate Meliá introduces “resortainment” to Dominican tourism experiences. President Luis Abinader was in Punta Cana last week to inaugurate the first phase of the Katmandu Park Punta Cana. Melia promotes the amusement park as Latin America’s most modern theme park. The park opens to the general public on 15 March 2023. Gabriel …

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The best of carnival from all around the Dominican Republic is congregating on the sea-fronting Malecón of Santo Domingo starting 2pm on Sunday, 26 February 2023. Around 150 groups representing the country’s North, South and East regions will participate. The Ministry of Culture had previously announced the parade would be on Sunday, 5 March. “This …

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The Dominican low-cost carrier, Arajet is the first local airline to eliminate the US$10 tourist card fee charged to Dominican nationals and residents. Now local residents that fly with Arajet will be exempt from the charge. At present, local residents need to request a reimbursement. The law establishes that only tourists should pay the tax. …

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