Category : Touristic guide

Flight suspension to Venezuela extended

Santo Domingo.- Due to the ongoing political situation in Venezuela, the National Institute of Civil Aviation has extended the suspension of flights to and from Panama, the Dominican Republic, and Peru until September 30, 2024. Copa Airlines, which p...

Port Cabo Rojo to inaugurate phase 2 in October

Santo Domingo.- Jean Luis Rodríguez, the executive director of the Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM), announced that Port Cabo Rojo in Pedernales is set to welcome its third cruise ship in October and will inaugurate phase 2, featuring new attractio...

Festur Sánchez Ramírez 2024 to showcase ecotourism and cultural riches at Hatillo Dam

Sánchez Ramírez, DR.- From October 31 to November 4, the second edition of Festur Sánchez Ramírez 2024 will take place at the Hatillo Dam, aiming to showcase the area’s tourist attractions and establish the province as a top destination. The e...

Punta Bergantín: government push inspires confidence in investors

Purto Plata – Andrés Marranzini, executive director of Punta Bergantín, revealed that the market study conducted for the relaunch of this tourism project had fulfilled expectations. He stated that, from the product’s point of view, market...

SkyHigh Dominicana to launch new routes to Puerto Rico

Santo Domingo.- SkyHigh Dominicana’s Vice President, Cesarina Beauchamps, announced the launch of two new routes to Puerto Rico. The first route, connecting to Aguadilla, will begin on October 13 with two weekly flights. “We will be pioneers in...

Asonahores to host 36th Commercial Exhibition, showcasing Dominican tourism’s strength

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) has announced that it will be hosting its 36th Commercial Exhibition, the largest business platform for suppliers and companies in the tourism sector, from October 9th to 11...

IDAC Director participates in ICAO Air Navigation Conference in Canada

Montreal, Canada.- The Director General of the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC), Igor Rodríguez Durán, began his official activities at the head of the institution by participating in the Fourteenth Air Navigation Conference of the Internati...

Tourism and ProConsumidor address travel agency fraud

Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) and the National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (ProConsumidor) have raised concerns about the recent scams involving unlicensed travel agencies. Mitur expressed regret over the actions...

Sexual exploitation network dismantled in Dominican tourist area

La Altagracia.- The Public Prosecutor’s Office has requested preventive detention for three Dominican citizens and one Haitian involved in a human trafficking network focused on sexual exploitation in Verón, Punta Cana. The Specialized Prosecut...

Uber Select expands to new tourist areas in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Uber Select has announced its expansion into San Pedro de Macorís, Juan Dolio, and Boca Chica, providing an opportunity for more tourist taxi drivers to register as driver partners on the app. This expansion builds on Uber Select̵...

Agency accused of defrauding hundreds operated without license

Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) has denounced the company “De Vacaciones en RD” for operating without proper registration or licensing to provide tourist services in the Dominican Republic. The company has recently failed...

Punta Bergantín market study exceeds expectations

Punta Bergantín.- Andrés Marranzini, Executive Director of Punta Bergantín, reported that the market study for the relaunch of the tourism project has exceeded expectations. He noted that the study indicates the new developments at Punta Bergantín wi...

Dominican Embassy in Belgium hosts tourism event

Belgium.- On August 27, the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union hosted “Experience the Summer Flavors of the Dominican Republic.” The event was designed to showcase Dominican products and furth...

Hotel sector drives Dominican Republic’s 8% economic growth through July

Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) has released preliminary economic activity results for July 2024. The monthly indicator of economic activity (IMAE) showed a 4.8% expansion for the month, with an average year-on-year...

Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana awarded Four Diamond distinction

Punta Cana.- The Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana hotel has been honored with the prestigious Four Diamond award by the American Automobile Association (AAA), recognizing its excellence in luxury accommodations and service. This accolade assures guests...