According to Hans Dannenberg, marketing advisor to the Tourism Ministry, an
\nexcellent winter season is in store, judging by the enthusiasm of tour operators
\nand travel agents participating in the World Travel Market in London, UK.
\nBookings are running strong for Punta Cana hotels, and Puerto Plata expects to
\nhave its best year in many. Edward Light, for TUI, says that 60% of the season
\nis already sold out, which is 27% more than bookings for this time last year. He
\nexplains that the North Coast is surprising many, with demand up considerably.
\nLight says he would like to see more night time activities scheduled for Puerto
\nPlata. Jeannette Linfood and Ann Ashley of Travel Cook say that summer 2004 is
\nlooking very good, also. They explain that UK travelers are now booking more
\nlong-haul trips, explaining the 30% increase there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
According to Hans Dannenberg, marketing advisor to the Tourism Ministry, an excellent winter season is in store, judging by the enthusiasm of tour operators and travel agents participating in the World Travel Market in London, UK. Bookings are running strong for Punta Cana hotels, and Puerto Plata expects to have its best year in many. … <\/p>\n