Category : Dominican Republic

Hyatt’s bold acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts heralds a new era for Caribbean luxury travel

Santo Domingo.- Hyatt is set to usher in a new era of luxury travel in the Caribbean with its recent announcement to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. in a high-profile all-cash transaction. This strategic move will reshape the all-inclusive re...

Arajet boosts air traffic between Mexico and the Dominican Republic by over 180%

Santo Domingo.- Since Arajet began operations between Mexico and the Dominican Republic in September 2022, air traffic between the two countries has grown significantly. According to data from the Dominican Ministry of Tourism, the arrival of Mexican...

Abinader on FITUR success: “We keep improving”

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader celebrated the Dominican Republic’s outstanding participation at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2025 in Madrid, Spain. He highlighted that the country won the award for the best stand for the third cons...

Reconstruction underway in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City

Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado launched the reconstruction of Eugenio María de Hostos, Colón, and Callejón Regina streets in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City. The project, costing over RD$61 million, will cover 7.11 km², including improv...

Foreign investors to boost La Otra Banda-Higüey tourist boulevard development

Higüey, La Altagracia.- The Association of Real Estate Developers of La Otra Banda, Higüey, has signed an agreement with an international investment fund managing over US$1,000 million to finance clients unable to secure loans through the Dominican f...

Italian aviation entrepreneur plans new airline for Dominican Republic route

Milán, Italy.- During his visit to the Dominican Chamber of Commerce stand at the Milan BIT 2025 Fair, Giuseppe Gentile, former owner of Air Italy, announced plans for a new airline connecting Italy and the Dominican Republic. He aims to offer improv...

Economist warns U.S. tariff policy could impact Dominican economy

Santo Domingo.- Economist Jaime Aristy Escuder cautioned that the trade policies of former U.S. President Donald Trump could cause global economic instability and negatively impact the Dominican Republic, particularly in tourism and manufacturing. He...

Dominican Republic showcases tourism offer in Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina.- The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) hosted its 75th Roadshow in Buenos Aires, Argentina, bringing together 600 tour operators and travel agents to strengthen ties with the Argentine market. Tourism Minister David Collado hig...

Adompretur to promote Dominican tourism at Saudi Travel Market 2025

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur), in collaboration with the Dominican Embassy in Saudi Arabia, will participate in the Saudi Travel Market (STM) 2025 from February 10 to 12 at the Riyadh International Convention...

Video- US seizes Nicolás Maduro’s second plane in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo — The crisis that has halted air operations between Venezuela and the Dominican Republic is worsening after the seizure by the administration of US President Donald Trump of a second plane belonging to the government of Nicolás Ma...

Aeroméxico to launch daily flights to Punta Cana

Punta Cana.- Aeroméxico Group announced its second international expansion of the year, adding three new routes from Mexico City to Cali (Colombia), Panama, and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) starting next summer. Each destination will have daily fl...

Frank E. Rainieri unveils progress on aircraft maintenance center at Punta Cana Airport

Punta Cana, DR.- Frank Elías Rainieri, CEO of Grupo Puntacana, showcased the progress of the first aircraft maintenance center in the region, a collaboration with FL Technics at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). The facility will serve as a hub...

Dominican Republic strengthens air links with new routes and services

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic continues to make strides in strengthening air transport, which translates into a growing supply of routes for travelers and a significant improvement in international connectivity. This was announced by Héctor...

India to be honored at Tourism and Attractions 2025 Fair in Pedernales

Santo Domingo.- The second edition of the “Tourism and Attractions 2025” fair will take place from March 7 to 9, 2025, at the Villas del Mar hotel in Pedernales. Under the theme “For the love of development and investment!”, the event wil...

Cabo Rojo Port expands with new recreational area for cruise passengers

Pedernales, DR- The expansion of the Cabo Rojo port, a key infrastructure project for the Pedernales Tourism Development Plan, is nearing completion with an initial investment of US$98 million. The port is extending its dock to 700 meters and creatin...