Category : Dominican Republic

Pedernales to host “Tourism and Attractions 2025” fair

Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Tourism (MITUR), led by Minister David Collado, has announced its participation in the second edition of the “Tourism and Attractions 2025” (TyA 2025) fair, set to take place from March 7 to 9 at the Villas...

Apordom expands infrastructure to strengthen cruise tourism

Santo Domingo.- Jean Luis Rodríguez, executive director of the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), highlighted the institution’s efforts in transforming coastal areas through major infrastructure projects, benefiting local communities. He credited th...

Euroairlines launches direct flights between Punta Cana and Paris

Punta Cana.- Euroairlines Group has launched direct flights between Punta Cana International Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, starting February 8, 2025. The new service, operated by World2Fly, will run during two seasonal periods: Februar...

7th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress set for October 2025

Santo Domingo.- The 7th edition of the International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress is scheduled for October 23, 2025, at the Marriott Piantini Hotel in Santo Domingo. This world-class event is the leading platform for networking, innovation, a...

Avianca to suspend Quito-Punta Cana route in March 2025

Punta Cana.- Avianca has announced the suspension of its Quito-Punta Cana route starting March 30, 2025, just four months after its inauguration in October 2024. The airline cited a strategic focus on high-demand routes as the reason for discontinuin...

Punta Cana attracts 80% of Argentine tourists visiting the Dominican Republic

Punta Cana.- Punta Cana continues to be the top destination for Argentine tourists, drawing 80% of visitors from Argentina who choose the Dominican Republic. In January 2025 alone, 51,000 Argentines arrived, marking a 104% increase from the previous...

Dominican Republic celebrates 181st Independence Anniversary in Saudi Arabia with historic diplomatic flair

Riyadh.- In a landmark event symbolizing burgeoning global ties, the Dominican Embassy in Saudi Arabia commemorated the 181st anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s Independence on Tuesday, blending cultural pride with diplomatic ambition. The celeb...

Kayak: searches for the Dominican Republic by Colombian tourists rise more than 100%

The poor treatment of Colombians upon their arrival in Mexico changed their tastes, as Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Curaçao now stand out, according to Kayak’s data analysis. Likewise, searches for the Dominican Republic continue to grow up t...

Dominican Republic remains unstoppable: January starts with record visitor arrivals

Dominican tourism started the year with a historical record in arrivals, reaching 1,155,484 visitors in January, exceeding 2019 by 53%, 22% by 2023, and 8% by 2024. The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, reported this when presenting the results of...

Catuano Pier renovated to boost tourism and local economy

La Romana.- The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) inaugurated the renovated Catuano tourist pier on Saona Island, La Romana, with an investment of RD$4,528,291.44 million. This infrastructure upgrade aims to enhance tourism, create jobs, and streng...

Dominican Republic gains popularity among Colombian travelers

Santo Domingo.- Colombian travelers are shifting their preferences away from Mexico, favoring destinations like Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Curaçao, according to a Kayak data analysis. Searches for the Dominican Republic have surged by 111%, while...

Samaná’s 10th Annual Tourism Development Meeting set for March 13

Samaná.- The 10th Annual Meeting for Tourism Development in Samaná will take place on Thursday, March 13, at the Bannister Hotel’s Santa Bárbara Room in Puerto Bahía. Organized by the Samaná Tourism Cluster (CTS) and the Association of Hotels and Tou...

Dominican Republic stands out at Saudi Travel Market 2025 in Riyadh

Riyadh.- The Dominican Republic made history as the only Latin American and Caribbean nation to participate in the second edition of the Saudi Travel Market (STM) 2025, held from February 10 to 12 at the International Center of Events and Conventions...

Dominican tourism sets record with 1.15 million visitors in January 2025

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic began 2025 with a historic tourism record, welcoming 1,155,484 visitors in January—an 8% increase over 2024, 22% over 2023, and 53% over 2019, according to Minister of Tourism David Collado. The country received...

Asonahores strengthens collaboration for sustainable tourism in Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata.- The Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) met with key tourism and business organizations in Puerto Plata, including the Association of Hotels of the North (Ashonorte), the Chamber of Commerce and Production of Puerto Plata, t...