Category : Dominican Republic

Medellín eyes partnership with Dominican Republic to boost health tourism

Santo Domingo.- The Medellín Health City Cluster has expressed interest in establishing partnerships with Dominican health sector organizations and leaders, aiming to enhance medical tourism between both countries. Currently, around 4% of the 11 mill...

United Airlines to launch direct flights from Denver to Punta Cana

Punta Cana.- Starting October 26, United Airlines will introduce a new daily direct route between Denver and Punta Cana, strengthening its international network from Denver International Airport. The route will be operated with Boeing 737-8 MAX aircr...

Norwegian Aqua set for inaugural arrival in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) announced the inaugural arrival of the Norwegian Aqua cruise ship, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, at the Taino Bay port in Puerto Plata on Thursday, May 1. This marks a key milestone in the c...

Playa Nueva Romana opens Dominican Republic’s first floodlit golf course

La Romana.- Grupo Piñero’s Playa Nueva Romana residential and tourist complex has officially inaugurated the Dominican Republic’s first fully floodlit golf course, setting a new benchmark for luxury tourism and sports innovation in the country. The l...

David Collado hosts packed road shows in Houston and Chicago

Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado continued his intensive international promotion campaign with key events in Houston and Chicago, engaging over 700 travel agents and tour operators to boost tourism to the Dominican Republic. Speaking at...

Punta Bergantín Project generates great enthusiasm in Puerto Plata community

Puerto Plata — The population of Villa Montellano, the municipality of Puerto Plata, where the government and the private sector will develop the Punta Bergantín megaproject, is enthusiastic about getting involved in the tourism sector, accordi...

The giant Oasis of the Seas arrived in Cabo Rojo with 8,600 people on board

On Thursday, April 24, the Port of Cabo Rojo in Pedernales welcomed the Oasis of the Seas, with 6,502 passengers and 2,126 crew members on board. This event positioned this port as an important cruise destination in the Caribbean. The ship is Royal C...

Arajet lands 5 Boeing 737 MAX jets from SMBC, becomes new client to power growth

Santo Domingo.- Dominican ultra low-cost carrier Arajet has finalized a significant fleet expansion deal with global aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital, securing five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The agreement, structured as a Sale and Leaseback (SL...

Yenny Polanco Lovera steps down from ADOMPRETUR, announces bid for FIPETUR presidency

Santo Domingo.- After over a decade of dedicated service to the Dominican Association of Tourist Press (ADOMPRETUR), journalist Yenny Polanco Lovera has announced the close of a significant chapter in her professional life and revealed her next major...

Cabo Rojo welcomed Oasis of the Seas for the first time

Pedernales.- For the first time, the port of Cabo Rojo in Pedernales welcomed Oasis of the Seas, one of the world’s largest cruise ships operated by Royal Caribbean International. Carrying 6,502 passengers and 2,126 crew members, the ship’s arr...

RED Air launches new Santo Domingo–Curaçao service

Santo Domingo.- RED Air has announced a new thrice‑weekly route between Las Américas International Airport (AILA) in Santo Domingo and Curaçao, starting May 2, 2025. Flights will operate every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: outbound L5 301 departs Sa...

Government to launch tourism sector salary increase in June

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the “Dominicanization” of the workforce, particularly in the tourism sector and free trade zones. To attract more local workers and reduce dependence on...

Club Med sees over 35% growth at Miches Resort in the Dominican Republic

Punta Cana.- Club Med reported a 7% increase in overall revenue for the past year (at constant exchange rates), helping the company maintain operating income levels comparable to 2023. This performance reflects the brand’s ongoing transformation into...

Dominican Republic on track to surpass 3 million cruise passengers in 2025

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is on track to exceed 3 million cruise passengers by the end of 2025, driven by record-breaking monthly arrivals and the expansion of key ports. According to the Central Bank, March 2025 saw a record 324,704 cru...

Collado: Holy Week 2025 sets record for tourist arrivals in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado declared that Holy Week 2025 marked the best in Dominican Republic history for tourist arrivals. Between Monday and Friday of the holiday week, approximately 170,000 tourists arrived—out of an expected 2...