Category : Touristic guide

Sargassum worries tourism; Address issue at Expo Vacaciones CTN

Santo Domingo—The ongoing issue of sargassum remains a significant concern for the country’s tourism sector. In response, the organizers of the Twenty-Third Vacaciones CTN Expo Feria 2024 have decided to address this problem comprehensively dur...

Puerto Plata welcomes 12,500+ cruise ship visitors

Puerto Plata.- On July 11, Puerto Plata welcomed the Carnival Vista and Carnival Venezia cruise ships at Amber Cove port, bringing a total of 12,505 visitors from around the globe. Yokasta Almonte, head of the tourism office, noted that “the ar...

Dominican Republic surpassing Latin America’s giants in Tourism

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has surged to the forefront of global tourism, according to a recent report by Latinometrics. Despite its relatively small size, the Caribbean country has made significant strides in attracting visitors, outpaci...

President Abinader inaugurates the Festival of Flowers in Jarabacoa

Jarabacoa. DR.- President Luis Abinader inaugurated the 13th edition of the Festival of Flowers in Jarabacoa this Thursday, an event that will run until Sunday and strengthens Jarabacoa’s position as a premier ecotourism destination. The inaugu...

Private investment and development in Cabo Rojo tourism

Pedernales, DR.- Private investment is significantly impacting the tourism surge in Cabo Rojo. The ProPedernales tourism development trust has reported a total investment of US$130 million to date, focusing on three hotels and the initial phase of an...

Tourism Ministry begins reconstruction of streets in Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata, DR.- Tourism Minister David Collado on Wednesday launched the reconstruction of the streets in the historic center of the San Felipe de Puerto Plata municipality with an investment of close to 80 million pesos. The project consists of t...

WTJO announces global network for emerging travel destinations

Santo Domingo.- The World Travel Journalists Organization (WTJO) has announced the creation of the Global Network of Emerging Destinations, an initiative aimed at promoting collaboration, sustainable development and visibility for lesser-known touris...

Montecristi hosts Tourism in Every Corner event

Montecristi, DR.- This weekend, the province of Montecristi will host the Tourism in Every Corner promotion platform, organized by the Ministry of Tourism to showcase the unique attractions and diverse offerings of each destination. The event will ta...

FITRAM announces Santo Domingo to AILA metropolitan train project

Santo Domingo.- The Trust for the Development of the Mass Transportation System of the Dominican Republic (FITRAM) has announced the tender for the construction of tunnels and other components for the Metropolitan Train of Santo Domingo. Scheduled to...

Samaná’s new entrance faces construction delays

Samaná.- Juan Bancalari, president of the Association of Hotels and Tourist Companies of Samaná (AHETSA), has urged authorities to swiftly complete construction at the entrance to Samaná, citing ongoing delays that adversely impact tourism in the pro...