Category : Dominican Republic

Tourist arrivals top 4.4M in first 10 months, a 4.5% growth

Santo Domingo.- The arrival of non-resident foreigners during the January-October period exceeded 4.4 million, a 4.5% growth and 192,271 additional tourists in the first 10 months this year. The Central Bank Tourism Flow Report says that in October,...

Dominican Republic, Jamaica leaders meet to talk tourism

Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina will travel Monday morning on an official visit to Jamaica, with a broad agenda within the Conference on Employment and Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism. He will be accompanied by a delega...

Another groundbreaking as Dominican tourism grows, expands

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.- Tourism minister, Francisco Javier García, on Thurs. for the Ocean El Faro hotel, headed by president Danilo Medina and hoteliers. He said the sector’s extraordinary growth has prompted the country to develop...

International flights to start soon at northwest airport: top official

Santo Domingo.- Airports Dept. director, Marino Collante on Sun. said all is necessary steps are being taken and security requirements ensured to start international flights at Montecristi Airport (northwest). He said airport authorities, business le...

Medina says govt. will restore Columbus-era town

Puerto Plata.- President Danilo Medina on Sun. ordered a plan to improve the road grid in the historic park La Isabela, starting with the conservation of its monument. After a surprise visit Medina said he’s committed to the recovery of the leg...

Key issues a hurdle to goal of 10M tourists, mogul warns

Santo Domingo.- Tourism mogul Frank Rainieri on Fri. warned that although president Danilo Medina wasn’t wrong to set the goal of 10 million tourists, the current tourism growth won’t be sustainable if key issues aren’t dealt with....

Puerto Plata welcomes 17,000+ cruise passengers in just one week

Amber Cove dock, Puerto Plata Photo elnuevodiario.com....

No invasive mammals in Dominican Republic croc realm

Two (foolhardy) tourists coddle a crocodile hatchling...

Local Dominican airport turns international for just 4 hours

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Cap Cana announces 5th annual Punta Espada Golf Tournament

Efrén García, Pilar Zaragua, Pamela Betances, Lissette Lora Hazoury, Ricardo Hazoury...

Ex-Haiti consul says tour of Hispaniola cities would boost tourism

La Citadell, Haiti. Photo Tommy Trenchard...

US Embassy cuts wait time for families with kids under 14

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Locals want an ecotourism corridor through northern mountains

The beach at end of road......

1.0M+ cruise visitors came to Dominican Republic in first 9 months

Costa Magic...

Enchanted South awaits tourism launch, still: Acento

Santo Domingo.-As something inexplicable, tourism in the southern region is marching at a turtle’s despite its charms to become the country’s main tourist destination, acento.com.do reports. President Danilo Medina recently affirmed that the southern...