Category : Touristic guide

Open Skies agreement seen as a major catalyst for aviation and tourism growth

New York.- Igor Rodríguez Durán, Director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), emphasized that the Open Skies agreement with the United States presents a significant opportunity for both the civil aviation industry and its users. Duri...

Raquel Peña: Dominican tourism is a model for the Americas

Punta Cana.- The Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Raquel Peña, described the country’s tourism industry as a model for the Americas during the first UN Tourism Summit for Africa and the Americas, held in Punta Cana. Peña emphasized the...

Sosúa 10K race returns for its ninth edition in 2024

Sosúa, Puerto Plata.- The Sosúa Sustainable Development Association (ADSS) announced the ninth edition of the SOSÚA 10K ADSS, set to take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. The race will feature an 8.1-kilometer single-loop route, starti...

Dominican Republic and Argentina to sign open skies agreement

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s Minister of Tourism, David Collado, announced the upcoming signing of an Open Skies Agreement with Argentina, aimed at enhancing air connectivity between the two nations. This agreement will allow national air...

Dominican Republic and Honduras strengthen bilateral relations

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic, led by President Luis Abinader, continues to deepen its diplomatic and trade relations with Honduras under President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya. From 2022 to 2023, trade between the two nations grew by 25.8%, wit...

Dominican Republic takes center stage as UN Tourism Summit unites Africa and the Americas

Punta Cana, DR.- The Dominican Republic’s leadership in global tourism has been reaffirmed as it hosts the UN Tourism Summit uniting Africa and the Americas for the first time in history. The high-profile event, held from Thursday through Satur...

Port Cabo Rojo’s second phase set to open on October 16

Pedernales, DR.- The Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) has announced the inauguration of the second phase of Port Cabo Rojo in Pedernales, set for October 16. Coinciding with the inauguration, the port will welcome its third cruise ship, Royal Carib...

Victrola 037 Arte Café opens as new tourist attraction in Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata, DR.- A new cultural and culinary destination, Victrola 037 Arte Café, recently opened its doors along the Puerto Plata boardwalk. This inviting space is designed to merge art and gastronomy, creating a unique tourist experience. Featuri...

Venezuela extends flight suspension with Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- The Venezuelan government has extended its suspension of flights to and from the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Panama for another month, maintaining the restrictions originally imposed in July. The measure, outlined in a notification...

Caribbean Tourism Exchange’s 28th edition set for October 24-26

Santo Domingo.- Luis Felipe Aquino, president of the Caribbean Tourism Exchange (BTC), announced that the 28th edition of the event will be held from October 24 to 26 at the Convention Center of the Dominican Fiesta Hotel, with support from the Minis...

Tourist apartments seen as ‘unfair competition’ for hotels in the Dominican Republic

Punta Cana.- Simón Suárez, Vice President of Institutional Relations and Projects at Grupo Puntacana, highlighted that foreign investors are increasingly opting to build apartments in tourist areas instead of hotels due to similar incentives but fewe...

Air Century marks first participation at IFTM Top Resa 2024

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican airline Air Century made its debut at the IFTM Top Resa 2024 trade fair held in Paris, France, an event that brings together tourism professionals from around the world. By presenting its service portfolio and engaging w...

Puerto Plata to welcome 35 cruise ships in October 2024

Puerto Plata.- Puerto Plata, one of the Dominican Republic’s premier tourist destinations, is set to receive a significant boost in visitor numbers with the arrival of 35 cruise ships in October 2024. Atahualpa Paulino, northern regional direct...

Pedernales to host “Tourism and Attractions 2025”

Pedernales, DR.- The province of Pedernales will host the second edition of the tourism fair “Tourism and Attractions 2025,” themed “For the Love of Development and Investment,” from March 7 to March 9, 2025, at the Villas del Mar hotel. This event a...

Collado predicts Dominican Republic’s star role at Africa-Americas Tourism Summit

Santo Domingo.- Minister David Collado emphasized the significance of the upcoming Africa-Americas Tourism Summit for the Dominican Republic, which will take place next Thursday through Saturday in Punta Cana. The event, organized by UNWTO at the req...