Category : Touristic guide

Panama’s new president aims to emulate DR’s tourism success

Santo Domingo.- The new president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, and Dominican Republic President, Luis Abinader, have agreed to strengthen ties and establish a cooperation agreement to boost Panamanian tourism. Mulino seeks the Dominican Republic’s su...

Adompretur holds general assemblies, strengthens unity

Puerto Plata.- The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur) recently held General Assemblies in both Puerto Plata and Sosúa-Cabarete with the primary focus of reinforcing unity among members and ensuring adherence to the organization’...

Dominican Republic to host Africa-Americas tourism summit

Punta Cana.- The Dominican Republic will host the first joint meeting of tourism leaders from Africa and the Americas, a landmark event to discuss the future of tourism in both regions. The meeting aims to enhance cooperation by leveraging shared cul...

Iberia responds to complaints about aircraft changes

Madrid.- Iberia has responded to complaints from Dominican and foreign passengers about the substitution of lower-category aircraft on flights between Madrid and Santo Domingo. The airline, part of the IAG group, explained that these changes were due...

Weather report: Hurricane Beryl downgraded to Category 3

Santo Domingo.- The meteorological agency has reported that Hurricane Beryl’s wind speeds have decreased to a Category 3 level, now reaching 195 kilometers per hour. The hurricane is currently located 165 kilometers south-southeast of Barbados,...

Asonahores: “Out of every 100 pesos that enter the treasury, tourism contributes 10”

Santo Domingo – Tourism currently represents 19% of the Dominican Republic’s gross domestic product (GDP), sustained by the sector’s investment and economic contribution. According to Central Bank (CB) data, Dominican beaches have a...

Hotel, bar and restaurant sector records growth of 9.2 %

Santo Domingo—The Central Bank, in the interest of keeping economic agents and the public opinion in general duly informed and as part of its institutional commitment to transparency and timely disclosure of data under its responsibility, informs the...

Dominican Republic and United States sign historic open skies deal

Washington.- The Dominican Republic’s Minister of Tourism, David Collado, and U.S. Under Secretary of State, José W. Fernández, have finalized a historic open skies agreement aimed at enhancing air travel between the two countries. The official...

Iberojet launches new Lisbon-La Romana route

La Romana, DR.- Iberojet airline has launched a new Lisbon – La Romana – Lisbon route, offering service every Wednesday from June 26 until September 11. The Barceló Group’s airline, through its travel division Ávoris, aims to boost tourism in t...

Hotels, Bars, and Restaurants Sector Grows by 9.2%

Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank, committed to keeping economic agents and the public well-informed and upholding transparency, has released preliminary economic activity results for May 2024. The hotels, bars, and restaurants sector exhibited a cumu...

Hotels, bars, restaurants sector grows by 9.2%

Tourism Minister meets with U.S. Transportation Secretary to discuss aviation progress

Washington.– David Collado, the Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, recently met with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to discuss advancements in Dominican aviation, including the newly enacted Aviation Law. Secretary Buttig...

Air Europa launches new route to Santiago

Santiago, DR.- Air Europa, currently undergoing acquisition by the airline group IAG, which owns Iberia, is launching its new route to Santiago de los Caballeros this Thursday. This marks its third destination in the Dominican Republic, where it alre...

Air Canada to resume direct Quebec-Punta Cana flights

Punta Cana.- Air Canada has announced the resumption of direct services from Quebec City to popular winter sun destinations, including Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Punta Cana, and Cancun, for the 2024-25 winter season. Additionally, the airline will lau...

Weather Update: potential development of a tropical system

Santo Domingo.- The National Office of Meteorology (ONAMET) is closely monitoring a weather disturbance located several hundred kilometers southwest of the Cape Verde Islands. This area of showers with thunderstorms is associated with a tropical...