Category : Touristic guide

Arajet tops April’s local market: 66,000+ passengers

Santo Domingo.- Arajet Airlines announced that it facilitated the transportation of over 66,000 passengers in April, excluding connecting flights, solidifying its position as the leading Dominican carrier for passenger mobilization in t...

First glimpse of Zel Punta Cana, the “Hotel of Tomorrow”

Punta Cana.- Francisco Camps, Area Managing Director of Meliá Hotels International in the Dominican Republic, took to his social media channels to share the first images of the upcoming Zel Hotels Punta Cana. “It is a pleasure to...

Santiago’s Tourism cluster foresees Soccer World Cup as launchpad for growth

Santo Domingo.- The signing of an agreement today between the Mayor’s Office of Santiago and the Dominican Football Federation (FEDOFUTBOL), in collaboration with the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA), marks a significant...

Médico Express and Caribbean Health TPA foster medical tourism

Santo Domingo.- Dominican health tourism continues to solidify its position within our national brand and export portfolio. The combination of skilled medical professionals, cutting-edge technologies, and modern infrastructure paves the way for susta...

“Smart Territories” webinar kicks off sustainability project in Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata, DR.- As part of the “Improving Comprehensive Management of the Puerto Plata Destination” project, the Tourism Cluster is taking action to boost competitiveness across the entire tourism value chain by strengthening governanc...

Aerolíneas Argentinas reconnects Córdoba with Punta Cana

Punta Cana.- After a hiatus of four and a half years, Aerolíneas Argentinas is set to resume its services between Córdoba (COR), Argentina, and Punta Cana (PUJ), Dominican Republic, a highly sought-after vacation spot among Argentine travelers. Accor...

Garbage, candidates and tourists

Santo Domingo.- This week’s rains again revealed the poor management of solid waste in the capital and the interior provinces most affected by the storm surge. Garbage clogging the scuppers and garbage floating in floods created chaos in the tr...

Karisma Hotels & Resorts introduces Autism Passport for enhanced guest experience

Punta Cana.- Karisma Hotels & Resorts has joined forces with Autism Double-Checked (ADC) to introduce an Autism Passport, making them the pioneering hotel collection to adopt such a measure. Termed as a “comprehensive guest tool,” the...

President Abinader confirms open skies agreement with US to lower airfares

Santo Domingo.– President Luis Abinader has announced that the government will sign an open skies agreement with the United States in the coming weeks. This agreement aims to foster increased competition in commercial aviation, ultimately resul...

JetBlue announces expansion with six new flights to Puerto Rico

JetBlue Airlines will introduce six new direct flights from October onwards, connecting the United States, Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and the Caribbean island of Santa Cruz to Puerto Rico’s three main international airports. The...

La Chivería Yaguate, a revitalized Dominican gem in San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal, DR.- Amidst the verdant landscapes of San Cristóbal, La Chivería Yaguate stands as a beacon of culinary excellence and eco-conscious hospitality. Renowned as the most frequented destination in San Cristóbal’s burgeoning ecotouris...

Dominican Republic and Brazil to boost Tourism cooperation

Cuba.- While attending an event in Cuba, Minister of Tourism David Collado seized the opportunity to meet with Celson Sabino, Brazil’s Minister of Tourism, to discuss strategic relations and tourism prospects for both nations. This meeting buil...

IDAC chief: ICAO symposium benefits aviation, tourism

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic hosted the Global Implementation Symposium of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a milestone for the country’s aviation sector and its standing as the Caribbean’s premier tourist d...

Pop icon Madonna’s free Rio concert breaks attendance record

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.– Pop icon Madonna once again made history by transforming Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro into the world’s largest discotheque with a concert that had over 1.6 million people dancing. While it was not the most a...

Tourist offer of golf from the Dominican Republic in the Netherlands will be promoted

The Dominican Republic has more than 30 golf courses, 18 of which are of professional level, which makes the country the best destination for golf tourism in the Caribbean, according to the Dominican Republic’s Export and Investment Center (Cen...