Advancements in Cabo Rojo: Construction of First Three Hotels and Cruise Terminal Picks up Pace

Advancements in Cabo Rojo: Construction of First Three Hotels and Cruise Terminal Picks up Pace

Cabo Rojo.- The Cabo Rojo Tourism Development project in the Pedernales province of the Dominican Republic is making significant progress in its first phase. This phase involves constructing buildings for three hotels, a cruise terminal, road infrastructure, hydrosanitary and electrical works. Preparations for the international airport in the community of Oviedo are also underway. Several … Read more

DR’s Best Boutique Hotel Awarded to Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club

DR’s Best Boutique Hotel Awarded to Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club

Santo Domingo.- Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club, designed by Oscar de la Renta, was named Best Boutique Hotel in the Dominican Republic at the Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards 2023 presented by Caribbean Journal magazine. The hotel was chosen by Caribbean Journal readers and Caribbean travel experts who selected the best boutique hotels in the … Read more

Implementation of biometric identification at the border in the Dominican Republic to proceed as planned by the government

Implementation of biometric identification at the border in the Dominican Republic to proceed as planned by the government

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic is firm on the implementation of biometric data registration on the border with Haiti. He believes this measure to be crucial for the security of the Dominican Republic. The objectives set when the border was closed have been achieved, but the construction of the canal on … Read more

Advancements in Saona Island’s Efforts to Eliminate Foam and Single-Use Plastic

Advancements in Saona Island’s Efforts to Eliminate Foam and Single-Use Plastic

Mano Juan, RD.- A technical team from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN) sold out for the weekend two days of work with community members from Mano Juan, merchants from Bayahibe, tour operators and the tourist guides involved in the project to eliminate the use of foam (polystyrene) and single-use plastic on Saona … Read more

The Dominican Republic Takes the Lead in Reducing Hunger and Implementing School Feeding Programs in the Caribbean

The Dominican Republic Takes the Lead in Reducing Hunger and Implementing School Feeding Programs in the Caribbean

Santo Domingo.- The representative of the World Food Program (WFP) in the Dominican Republic, Gabriela Alvarado, presented a global perspective on the increase in hunger and food insecurity worldwide. Hunger and food insecurity have been increasing globally, but the Dominican Republic is an exception. According to the latest progress report on the United Nations’ Sustainable … Read more

Today, the OAS Commission embarks on a border expedition to conduct reconnaissance.

Today, the OAS Commission embarks on a border expedition to conduct reconnaissance.

Santo Domingo.- A mission from the Organization of American States (OAS) is visiting the Dominican Republic to gather information about the canal being built by Haiti on the Dajabón-Masacre River. The mission includes Dr. Jean Michel Arrighi, Secretary of Legal Affairs of the OAS, and Andrés Sánchez of the Secretariat of Integral Development. This visit … Read more

Punta Cana: Ideal Destination for Emerging Travel Trends, Here’s Why

Punta Cana: Ideal Destination for Emerging Travel Trends, Here’s Why

Punta Cana is a trendy destination in Latin America. Travelers love the warm climate, top-notch resorts, and welcoming culture. In 2024, travel trends show that people will prioritize relaxing, immersive, and personalized experiences. Punta Cana is expected to provide unique activities to meet these demands. As more people choose Punta Cana for their trips, it … Read more

Tortuga Bay Recognized as Top Boutique Hotel in the Dominican Republic by Caribbean Journal

Tortuga Bay Recognized as Top Boutique Hotel in the Dominican Republic by Caribbean Journal

The Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club hotel was awarded as Best Boutique Hotel in the Dominican Republicat the Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards 2023 from Caribbean Journal magazine. The hotel, designed by the renowned Oscar de la Renta, was chosen by the readers of the Caribbean Journal newspaper and the world’s leading experts on travel … Read more

Punta Cana International Airport, Dom. Rep. sees surge in flight arrivals with an expected 400 this week

Punta Cana International Airport, Dom. Rep. sees surge in flight arrivals with an expected 400 this week

For the week of Monday, October 16 to Sunday, October 22, 2023, the Punta Cana International Airport (AIPC), in the east of the Dominican Republic, registers the arrival of 400 flights in its schedule, so it is heading for a greater increase. As the high season of travelers arrives and its rhythm resumes above the … Read more

2023 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards honor twelve hotels in the Dominican Republic

2023 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards honor twelve hotels in the Dominican Republic

Like every year, Travel Weekly magazine presents the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. From design to marketing and services, the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards honor the best in travel and salute the outstanding travel professionals behind it all. Honoring a wide range of industry segments, including hotels and resorts, travel destinations, cruise lines, online travel services, … Read more

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