Category : Touristic guide

Arajet to begin operations at Punta Cana International Airport

Punta Cana.- Dominican low-cost airline Arajet and the Puntacana Group announced on Sunday that Arajet flights will begin operating from Punta Cana International Airport starting November 1st. Frank Elías Rainieri, Executive President of the Punt...

Dominican Republic and Jamaica sign memorandum to strengthen port systems

Santo Domingo.- The director of the Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM), Jean Luis Rodríguez, and his Jamaican counterpart, Gordon Shirley, President and CEO of the Jamaica Ports Authority, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the port...

Paradisus PC to rise from the ashes to become one of the best in the world

Punta Cana – Paradisus PC to rise from the ashes to become one of the best in the worldThe CEO of Melia Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer, recalled the growth and improvements in the brand’s properties in the Dominican Republic, stat...

Government to build 500 million pesos tourist boulevard in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo – The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, announced that the Government will begin the construction of a tourist boulevard in the National District. He indicated that within the next 20 to 30 days, President Luis Abinader will giv...

Spanish company wins Cabo Rojo airport bid despite being the most expensive one

Acciona Construcción S.A., was the favored company for the Construction of the Cabo Rojo International Airport Airfield, despite the fact that it presented the highest economic offer of the seven companies that participated in Open Tender No. FID-202...

Economic impact of Medical Tourism in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Health tourism has become a “very important” sector in the Dominican Republic’s economy due to its contribution to resource generation, job creation, and technology transfer. Alejandro Cambiaso, president of the...

Frank Rainieri appointed as Tourism Mentor for Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo.- The Council of Aldermen of the National District, representing Mayor Carolina Mejía, approved the appointment of businessman Frank Rainieri as a tourism mentor for the city of Santo Domingo this Thursday. During a ceremony at the Town...

Dominican Republic tourism: Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers drive potential

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s tourism industry is undergoing a significant shift, with a growing demand for urban destinations and unique experiences. According to national authorities, by 2024, 49% of trips will be to urban areas, 5...

Sargassum invasion impacts Boca Chica

Boca Chica.- Commercial activities in Boca Chica have significantly decreased in recent days due to the accumulation of sargassum affecting the beach. Merchants consulted by N Digital reported that tourism has also taken a hit, as people avoid the be...

Dominican Popular Bank joins World Tourism Organization as Affiliate Member

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Popular Bank has become an affiliate member of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) following approval by the Committee on Issues Relating to the Collective of Affiliated Members during the 121st executive session...

Dominican tourist ports generate over $20 Million in May

Santo Domingo.- Dominican tourist ports generated approximately $20,840,040 in May, with each cruise tourist spending an average of $100 to $120 per day. According to a report by the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), the Dominican Republic welcomed...

Raquel Peña oversees arrival of Arajet’s tenth aircraft

Santo Domingo.- Arajet has welcomed its tenth Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, named “Los Haitises,” featuring the Dominican Republic flag in its design to emphasize Dominicanness and provide travel opportunities for Dominicans, according to th...

Brazilian Airline GOL increases flights to Punta Cana

Brazil.- GOL Linhas Aéreas announced that it has scheduled 1,096 flights for July 2024 on its international air network. Of these, 247 are new operations planned exclusively for this period to capitalize on the high demand of the winter season. T...

How many visitors did the country receive in May?

Santo Domingo.- Tourism in the Dominican Republic continues to grow steadily. During the first five months of 2024, the country received over five million visitors, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2023, 48% more than in 2022, a...

National Police bolster security on Saona Island

Saona Island.- On Sunday morning, the General Directorate of the National Police (PN) enhanced security measures on Saona Island by delivering a motorcycle and flags for preventive service. Colonel Héctor José Lora Arias, representing Major Gener...