Category : Touristic guide

Trvellers unveils Dominican Republic’s first large-scale augmented reality experience

Santo Domingo.- Trvellers, through its division Trvellers DI, is making waves in the cultural and tourism sectors with the launch of the Dominican Republic’s first large-scale augmented reality (AR) experience. This innovative project, showcase...

Environment Ministry orders eviction of Luperón Bay Refuge to protect ecosystem

Puerto Plata.- The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has ordered residents of the Luperón Bay Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Plata to vacate the protected area within 15 days due to significant environmental damage. Minister Paíno Henriquez, w...

Rainieri: “Political favoritism has led to misuse of the Tourism Law”

Santo Domingo.- After the government withdrew its proposed tax reform, tourism entrepreneur Frank Rainieri emphasized the need for periodic review of all laws, clarifying that the Dominican Republic’s Tourism Law is aimed at enhancing competiti...

Arajet launches non-stop flights between Punta Cana and Guayaquil

Santo Domingo.- Arajet has launched a new non-stop flight route between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and Guayaquil, Ecuador, making it the only airline to offer direct service between the two cities. The route will operate twice a week, with fligh...

World Tourism Journalism Organization celebrates 13th anniversary with global event in Iguazú

Iguazú, Argentina.- The World Tourism Journalism Organization (OMPT) celebrated its 13th anniversary with a hybrid event held in Iguazú, Misiones, connecting journalists and tourism professionals from around the globe. The event was filled with emoti...

Yaritza Reyes shines in new film Amanece en Samaná

Spain.- Yaritza Reyes, former model and Dominican Republic ambassador, has strengthened her acting career on the European screen with a role in the romantic comedy Amanece en Samaná. The Spanish film, directed by Rafa Cortés and produced by Fogata Fi...

JAC expects 1.7 million passengers for the Dominican Republic in December

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s international airports are gearing up for a record-breaking Christmas season, with the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) projecting around 1,755,000 passengers for December 2024. JAC president Hector Porcella h...

OPETUR’s “Dominican Destination Guide” project gains strong support from Tourism sector

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican tourism sector is eagerly anticipating the launch of the Dominican Destination Guide, set to be unveiled in January 2025. This comprehensive guide will serve as a vital tool for promoting Dominican tourism, featuring bot...

Revitalization of Gri-Gri Lagoon unveiled by President Abinader and Tourism Ministry

Río San Juan, DR.- President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado inaugurated the Gri-Gri Lagoon renovation project in Rio San Juan this Saturday, marking a significant step to boost eco-tourism in this unique natural site. Select media r...

Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection wins gold at National Quality Awards

Santo Domingo.- The Inclusive Collection hotel chain was awarded the Gold Medal in the “Large Service Company” category at the sixth National Award for Quality in the Private Sector of the Dominican Republic. The event, organized by the National Asso...

Playa Nueva Romana inaugurates ‘Aire,’ a leisure and business center

Santo Domingo.- Grupo Piñero, a renowned Spanish multinational with nearly 50 years of experience, has inaugurated AIRE in Playa Nueva Romana, a cutting-edge leisure and business center that enhances its real estate offerings. With an investment of a...

198 Canadian travel agents explore Puerto Plata’s attractions

Puerto Plata.- A group of 198 travel agents from the Montreal-based tour operator TravelBrands visited Puerto Plata to explore its historical and cultural attractions. The agents were aboard the Carnival Celebration cruise ship, which brought 5,648 p...

Air Caraïbes cuts winter flights to Dominican Republic

Punta Cana.- Air Caraïbes, the French Caribbean airline, has released its winter 2024-2025 schedule, announcing a reduction in flights to Spanish-speaking destinations, particularly to the Dominican Republic. The airline has removed Santo Domingo fro...

Air Century unveils Gulfstream IV-SP luxury jet at World Travel Expo

Santo Domingo.- Air Century recently showcased its charter flight services at the World Travel Expo (WTE) in Miami Beach. Represented by Farah Kasse, commercial agent for the charter division, the airline highlighted its diverse fleet, which includes...

Arajet celebrates first all-Dominican crew flight

Santo Domingo.- Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s flag carrier, celebrated its first flight crewed entirely by Dominican personnel, underscoring its commitment to local talent and the national aviation industry. Arajet’s CEO expressed pride in t...