Category : Touristic guide

Flights temporarily suspended at AILA due to Starship rocket debris

Santo Domingo.- Flights at Las Américas International Airport (AILA) were briefly suspended after debris from SpaceX’s Starship rocket was observed over the Dominican Republic. The rocket, touted as the largest and most powerful in the world, e...

Armed robbery at Cabo Rojo port: 7.5 million stolen

Pedernales.- Three hooded assailants stole 7.5 million in Dominican, Haitian, and U.S. currency from the Cabo Rojo port on Saturday. The incident, reportedly involving armed attackers overpowering security personnel, occurred shortly after a cruise s...

Dominican airports break passenger traffic records in 2024

Santo Domingo.- VINCI Airports reported record-breaking passenger traffic at the six Dominican airports it manages, with a total of 6.85 million passengers in 2024—a 4% increase compared to 2023. Las Américas International Airport (AILA) led with 5.8...

Ambience cruise ship to make first-ever stop in the Dominican Republic

Puerto Río Haina, SD.- The Dominican Republic will welcome the Ambience, a cruise ship from the British line Ambassador Cruise Service, for its inaugural visit on January 25, 2025, at the Port of San Souci. According to the Dominican Port Authority (...

Arajet to launch first flight to New York in April

Santo Domingo.- Victor Pacheco, president of Arajet, announced the airline’s inaugural flight to New York City on April 16, departing from Las Américas International Airport (AILA). This milestone marks Arajet’s entry into U.S. airspace, with plans f...

Nelson Núñez signs agreement to launch whale-watching season

Santo Domingo.- Nelson Núñez, mayor of Samaná and president of the Dominican Federation of Municipalities (Fedomu), joined Environment Minister Paíno Henríquez to inaugurate the 2025 marine mammal observation season. Henríquez praised Núñez’s efforts...

2024: a record-breaking year for Dominican tourism

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic experienced a record-breaking year in 2024, welcoming 11,192,042 visitors, including 8,535,742 tourists arriving by air and 2,656,305 cruise passengers. This milestone was announced by Tourism Minister David Col...

Spanish consulate in the Dominican Republic opens “FITUR window” to streamline visa procedures

Santo Domingo.- FITUR is one of the most important international tourism fairs, attracting sector players from all over the world. In this regard, the Spanish Consulate in the Dominican Republic, located in Santo Domingo, has taken steps to make it e...

New Asonahores president advocates for regulation of real estate tourism

Samaná, DR.- With the growing trend of real estate tourism, the new president of the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores), Juan “Papo” Bancalari, stressed the need for regulation in this sector. He emphasized that...

Collado leads Confotur meeting to drive tourism investment

Santo Domingo.- In a collaborative effort to enhance transparency and sustainability in the Dominican Republic’s tourism sector, Minister of Tourism David Collado joined Finance Minister Jochi Vicente and Environment Minister Paíno Henríquez fo...

Fitur director: “Dominican Republic sets the standard with quality exhibits”

Madrid, Spain.- Maria Valcarce, director of the International Tourism Fair (Fitur) 2025, commended the Dominican Republic for its exemplary participation in the event. She highlighted the country’s strategic use of the fair’s opportunitie...

San Pedro de Macorís declared an ecotourism province

San Pedro de Macorís.- The Senate has passed a bill declaring San Pedro de Macorís an ecotourism province to promote sustainable conservation of natural resources and foster cultural and economic development. The legislation includes the creation of...

Tourist detentions in Jarabacoa spark backlash over police actions

Jarabacoa.- An incident involving dozens of tourists on La Confluencia Avenue in Jarabacoa has sparked widespread criticism. The tourists, who were enjoying scenic tours in carts operated by Café Colao and four other companies, were stopped by police...

Dominican Association of Tourism Press welcomes 2025 with joyful celebration

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur) kicked off the new year with a vibrant celebration, themed around the beloved Dominican baseball season. The event, held under the slogan “In Adompretur, We Are One Team!”, aimed...

Samaná implements measures for Humpback Whale season tourism

Samaná.- The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) has announced the arrival of the Humpback Whale sighting season in Samaná, offering an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts. From mid-January to the end of March, Samaná Bay becomes a prime location...