Category : Touristic guide

Tourism SMEs in DR grow 18% in 2024 amidst digital transformation push

Santo Domingo.- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Dominican tourism sector have seen an 18% growth in revenue for 2024, according to a report by Alegra.com, reinforcing their pivotal role in the country’s tourism landscape. Touri...

Minister David Collado enhances Tourism safety and transparency

Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado is holding meetings with regulatory agencies to enhance the safety and transparency of tourism in the Dominican Republic. He emphasized the importance of solutions that ensure a safe and healthy recreati...

Minister Pável Isa Contreras calls for Caribbean unity to address sargassum

New York.- The Dominican Republic’s Minister of Economy, Pável Isa Contreras, participated in an event organized by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, where he urged Caribbean nations to unite in tackl...

President Abinader presents Open Skies Agreement in New York

Manhattan, New York.- On Sunday, President Luis Abinader led the presentation of the Open Skies Agreement between the Dominican Republic and the United States, aimed at enhancing cooperation and travel between the two nations. The event took place at...

Punta Cana to host first UNWTO Summit promoting Africa-Americas tourism

Punta Cana.- From October 3 to 5, Punta Cana will host the inaugural summit of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), aimed at fostering tourism between Africa and the Americas. The event will be attended by Dominican President Luis Abinader, UNWTO...

Norwegian Luna cruise ship to debut in 2026 and include Dominican Republic in route

Miami—The shipping company announced that Norwegian Luna, Norwegian Cruise Line’s new cruise ship, will debut in Miami on April 4, 2026. From there, it will embark on voyages through the eastern and western Caribbean Sea, including the Dominica...

Cryptospain scammer takes over Globalia Aparthotel in Bávaro

Bavaro.- Cryptospain, notorious for its history of financial fraud, has now established a presence in the Dominican Republic by taking control of the Globalia aparthotel in Bávaro, specifically in the El Cortecito area. Álvaro Romillo, a key figure a...

Santo Domingo enhances MICE segment by hosting ICCA SUMMIT 2024

Santo Domingo.- The Santo Domingo Hotel Association (AHSD) successfully held the 4th edition of SDQ MICE from September 10 to 14 at the Marriott Piantini Santo Domingo hotel, with over 200 delegates participating. The event also hosted the LATIN AMER...

Dominican Republic to be guest of honor at Top Resa 2025 after successful participation in Paris

Paris.- The Dominican Republic has concluded its participation in the 2024 IFTM Top Resa tourism fair, where it showcased its appeal as a leading destination for French travelers. In a significant announcement, the Dominican Republic will be the Gues...

Aerolíneas Argentinas resumes Córdoba-Punta Cana flights

Punta Cana.- After a four-and-a-half-year hiatus, Aerolíneas Argentinas has resumed flights between Córdoba, Argentina, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, a popular vacation spot for Argentinians. The inaugural flight (AR1326), operated by a Boeing...

Adompretur recognized for contributions to tourism at the National Tourism Awards

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur) was honored at the third edition of the National Tourism Awards for its 47 years of promoting the Dominican Republic’s tourism sector. The recognition highlights the associ...

Banco Popular contributes 50% of financing to Dominican tourism sector

Paris.- Banco Popular Dominicano has become a major financial backer of the Dominican Republic’s tourism, providing 50% of the sector’s funding. Credit facilities disbursed and approved for future disbursements have reached $1.6 billion, as of...

Baleària to launch ferry service between San Pedro de Macorís and Puerto Rico soon

Santo Domingo.- Jean Luis Rodríguez, executive director of the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), highlighted significant progress at Seatrade Cruise Med 2024 on the construction of ports in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, and Mayagüez, Pu...

Frank Rainieri awarded “Meritorious Son” of La Altagracia

Higuey, La Altagracia.- The Higüey Municipal Council honored Frank Rainieri as a “Meritorious Son” for his significant contributions to regional development and tourism promotion in the Dominican Republic. The award, presented by Mayor K...

Metro Tourist Services confirms normal operations in Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata.- After the facilities of Metro Servicios Turísticos in Puerto Plata were seized due to non-compliance with a 2021 ruling that mandated the payment of labor benefits and other rights to more than a dozen former employees, the company iss...