Category : Touristic guide

Environment develops extensive dialogue with sectors of Montecristi

Montecristi, DR.- The Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Miguel Ceara Hatton, held an extensive dialogue in this province with local authorities, community representatives, and civil society to emphasize the importance of maintaining a vi...

Approval of Cabo Rojo Tourism Corporation bill

Santo Domingo.- The Chamber of Deputies has swiftly approved a bill to establish the Cabo Rojo Tourism Corporation, aimed at enhancing tourism management in Pedernales. The bill, passed in two consecutive discussions, proposes creating a mixed-capita...

Adompretur Samaná refreshes leadership, emphasizes quality journalism

Samaná, DR.- The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur) recently reorganized its Samaná-Sánchez-Las Terrenas chapter, ushering in a new era of leadership and a renewed focus on journalistic excellence. The event kicked off with a compreh...

President leads grand opening of US$175M Secrets Tides Punta Cana

Punta Cana.- President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado will inaugurate the Secrets Tides Punta Cana hotel tomorrow, Thursday. The inauguration will take place at 10 AM, with the presence of local businesspeople and public officials....

Banyan Group to manage Gesproin Hotels in the Dominican Republic

Punta Cana.- Gesproin Group has signed a strategic alliance with Banyan Group, a global hotel management company, marking a significant milestone for the Dominican Republic’s tourism and hotel sector. Under this partnership, Banyan Group will m...

ProDominicana honors Martinón Hotel Group as key tourism driver in the East

Santo Domingo.- The Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana) and President Luis Abinader have honored the Martinón hotel group for its pivotal role in boosting tourism in the East. The group was recognized for its si...

Punta Bergantín project receives environmental license

Puerto Plata.- The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has granted an environmental license for the Punta Bergantín tourism project in Puerto Plata, enabling construction to begin on various components starting this August. Andrés Marranzin...

Airbnb reveals Top 10% Rated Spaces in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- To assist travelers in finding the most popular places to stay, Airbnb has introduced a new feature highlighting the best-rated spaces on the platform. This is based on reviews, ratings, and reliability data. Eligible spaces in th...

Delta cancels four flights due to crew shortage

Santo Domingo.- On Monday, Delta Air Lines canceled four commercial flights between Las Americas International Airport (AILA) in Santo Domingo and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City due to a crew shortage. Luis López, the di...

DR signs co-management agreement for Padre Nuestro ecological and archaeological trail

Bayahíbe, DR.- In a collaborative effort to strengthen sustainable tourism and environmental conservation, a co-management agreement for the Padre Nuestro National Park, Cotubanamá Sector, was signed this week by Minister Miguel Ceara Hatton; Ana Gar...

“Go Samaná” guide promotes diverse tourist offerings

Samaná.- The Samaná Tourism Cluster (CTS) and the Association of Hotels and Tourism Companies of Samaná (AHETSA) have unveiled the fifth edition of the “Go Samaná” tourist guide, aiming to attract both national and international tourists...

AERODOM secures $940 Million financing for airport improvements

Santo Domingo.- Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (AERODOM), a subsidiary of VINCI Airports, successfully closed a $940 million financing deal on July 9, 2024. The funding comprises a $500 million global bond issue and a $440 million credit agreement...

Senate approves bill to promote health tourism in Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo – The Dominican Senate approved the bill regulating and promoting health tourism on the first reading. Senator Eduardo Estrella’s initiative aims to promote health tourism throughout the national territory, encourage the ins...

Aerodom: construction of new AILA terminal to begin in 2025

As part of the commitments assumed in the renewed and reformed concession contract, VINCI Airports and Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom), the entities reported the progress in the improvements being executed in the passenger terminal of the...

Arajet launches sales of its flights from Punta Cana

Punta Cana – Arajet began selling routes that will connect Punta Cana International Airport with North and South America, strengthening visitors’ arrivals in the eastern part of the country and continuing to consolidate the Dominican Rep...