Category : Touristic guide

Juan “Papo” Bancalari named President of ASONAHORES, succeeds David Llibre

Santo Domingo.- Juan “Papo” Bancalari has been named the new president of the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES), succeeding David Llibre, as confirmed by multiple sources within the organization. Ban...

AFI Popular and AFP Popular invest in Meliá Hotels in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- The Popular Investment Fund Manager (AFI Popular), a subsidiary of Grupo Popular, announced that its Popular Closed Development Fund, with support from AFP Popular, acquired a 25% stake in the companies owning the Paradisus Palma Real...

Disillusionment grows as cruise ship arrivals fail to impact Pedernales economy

Pedernales.- The arrival of the fifth cruise ship at the Port of Cabo Rojo on December 11, 2024, went largely unnoticed, highlighting growing disillusionment among local residents. Initially touted as a solution to Pedernales’ long-standing eco...

Government announces investment of RD$ 300 million for tourist highways in the East

The government announced that it would invest about 300 million pesos in repaving the Eastern Highway and Coral Highway, which began in the first phase of one kilometer to Punta Cana. This information was offered by the Deputy Minister of State Works...

Clinton and Abinader with the Rainieri’s at Summit of the Americas held in Punta Cana

Punta Cana became the venue for the 30th anniversary of the Summit of the Americas, held this year, 2024, at Puntacana Resort. The President of the Republic attended the event, Luis Abinader, and former presidents such as Bill Clinton of the United...

Dominican Republic secures 50,000 additional airline seats from Canada

Montreal, Canada.- Tourism Minister David Collado announced agreements with Canadian airlines to provide 50,000 additional seats on routes connecting Canada with the Dominican Republic during the 2025 high season. Air Transat will introduce four new...

Grupo De Valle and Banreservas partner to develop Days Inn Hotel in Juan Dolio

Santo Domingo.- Edward de Valle, CEO of Grupo De Valle, announced an agreement with Banreservas to develop the Days Inn Juan Dolio by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. The 114-room hotel, operated by Ophdom, will be located just 45 minutes from Santo Domin...

Community and business leaders call for improved safety in Puerto Plata

Santo Domingo.- During the sixth “Let’s Talk About Coexistence and Security” event, community leaders and business representatives in Puerto Plata emphasized the need for concrete actions to enhance both citizen and tourist safety in the province. Th...

San Pedro de Macorís boardwalk ready for inauguration

San Pedro de Macorís.- The San Pedro de Macorís boardwalk is set for its official inauguration, pending the return of Tourism Minister David Collado from the United States and coordination with President Luis Abinader. The RD$200 million project span...

Turizonenado Gastrofest: An initiative for the whole family in the Colonial City

Santo Domingo.- The sixth edition of TURIZONEANDO starts this Saturday at the Museum of the Fortress of Santo Domingo in the Colonial City, offering festive family entertainment during the Christmas season. This year’s event, featuring the TURIZONEAN...

Government invests RD$300 million in Eastern tourist highways

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Government has announced an investment of 300 million pesos to repave the Autovía del Este and Autopista del Coral, starting with an initial one-kilometer section toward Punta Cana. Vice Minister of Supervision of State...

PUCMM, Fundación Popular, and UNDP promote sustainable tourism in Northern Dominican Republic

Santiago.- The Alejandro E. Grullón E. Sustainability Chair at PUCMM, together with Fundación Popular and the UNDP, has launched an initiative to foster sustainable, resilient, and inclusive tourism in the northern region of the Dominican Republic. T...

U.S. Embassy and Dominican Museums launch accessibility and inclusion manual

Santo Domingo.- The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo and the General Directorate of Museums in the Dominican Republic unveiled the “Accessibility and Inclusion Manual for Museums” aimed at creating more inclusive and accessible cultural spac...

Puerto Plata nears full occupancy as cruise tourism thrives

Puerto Plata.- Carlos Atahualpa Paulino, regional director of the Ministry of Tourism in Puerto Plata, announced that hotels and accommodations in the northern Dominican Republic are nearing full occupancy. This surge in activity is driven by the arr...

Dominican Republic looks to French bachata enthusiasts to boost tourism

Puerto Plata, DR.- Carlos Rodolí, president of the Association of Hotels and Tourism Enterprises of the North (ASHONORTE) in the Dominican Republic, has highlighted the potential of bachata to significantly boost tourism from France. While attending...