Category : Touristic guide

Asonahores and Aderes unveil seventh edition of Restaurant Week 2024

Santo Domingo.- The Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) and the Dominican Association of Restaurants (Aderes) have announced the upcoming seventh edition of Restaurant Week Santo Domingo, set to take place from November 11 to 17, 2024. Thi...

Dominican tourism sets record with over 8 million visitors in 2024

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s tourism sector reached a historic milestone with 8,362,285 visitors from January to September, the highest number ever recorded for this period. Tourism Minister David Collado announced the figures, high...

Dominican Port Authority addresses minor damage to Miches pier

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) announced that recent strong waves and adverse weather conditions lifted some boards at the Miches pier, though no significant damage was reported. The pier remains operational, with safety measu...

Puerto Plata consolidates in cruise ships: it will receive 46 ships in November

Puerto Plata is preparing to receive the arrival of 46 cruise ships during the month of November. The vessels will arrive through the ports of Amber Cove and Taino Bay, which play a strategic role in strengthening tourism in the region. The director...

Sky High competition drives prices lower on flights between Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico

Santo Domingo—Sky High Dominicana’s entry on the Santo Domingo—San Juan, Puerto Rico route has significantly impacted the market, leading other airlines to adjust their prices to stay competitive. However, Sky High Dominicana distinguishes itse...

Dominican Republic to see Increased ALG Vacations flights

Santo Domingo.- At the 2024 Cancun Travel Mart, ALG Vacations President Ray Snisky shared insights on anticipated airfare hikes for Caribbean and Mexican destinations, citing reduced airline capacity as the primary cause. As ALG Vacations is a signif...

Dominican Republic hosts tourism Roadshow in Orlando

Orlando, Florida.- The Dominican Republic recently hosted its third tourism Roadshow in Orlando, Florida, drawing over 350 industry professionals, including tour operators, travel agents, and airline representatives. During the event, Tourism Ministe...

Popayán Gastronomic Congress 2024 celebrates Colombia’s flavor and culture

Popayán, Colombia.- From September 5 to 8, 2024, the city of Popayán, a UNESCO-designated City of Gastronomy and member of the World Network of Emerging Destinations, hosted one of Colombia’s most celebrated culinary events: the Popayán Gastron...

JetBlue announces new routes to Puerto Rico from the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- JetBlue has announced the launch of five new routes to Puerto Rico, expanding its connectivity with destinations including Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic, Providence (Rhode Island), Westchester County (New York),...

Arajet launches direct flights between Cartagena and Punta Cana

Punta Cana.- Starting October 28, air connectivity between Cartagena, Colombia, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, will expand with four weekly direct flights operated by Arajet. Initiated by the Cartagena Mayor’s Office, this new route streng...

Cruise industry generates US$4,000 million in Caribbean revenue

Santo Domingo.- The cruise industry generated $4.2 billion in revenue across 33 Caribbean destinations between 2023 and 2024, marking a 27% increase compared to five years ago, according to Business Research & Economic Advisors (BREA). The Bahama...

Abinader inaugurates new tourist and fishing pier in Miches

El Seibo, DR.- President Luis Abinader inaugurated several major projects in El Seibo and San Pedro de Macorís provinces, including the Miches tourist and fishing pier, new schools, and infrastructure improvements that will benefit thousands of resid...

Dominican Republic seeks to expand air connectivity with Colombia

The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, is in Bogota, Colombia, holding meetings with businessmen related to the airline sector. “We started the day from Bogota, discussing specific actions that will strengthen air connectivity from Colombia to...

Dominican Republic, among the favorite destinations of Americans for winter vacations

The Dominican Republic ranks fourth on the list of places U.S. travelers prefer for their winter getaways for the 2024-2025 season, according to demand trends based on data intelligence from Mabrian Travel Intelligence. The “Mabrian Search Share Inde...

Miches on the verge of becoming a major tourist destination with a multi-million dollar investment

Miches, DR.- The sleepy coastal town of Miches is set to undergo a dramatic transformation as a result of a significant US$100 million investment from Wyndham, De Valle, and 7Palms. President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado recently...