The Dominican government reports a 4.7% reduction in monetary poverty in 2023

The Dominican government reports a 4.7% reduction in monetary poverty in 2023

Santo Domingo.– The Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Development (MEPyD) reported on Sunday that monetary poverty decreased by 4.7 percentage points in 2023. In 2023, national monetary poverty decreased significantly from 27.7% in 2022 to 23.0% in 2023, indicating positive progress in improving the general economic conditions of the population compared to 2022, as per … Read more

Dominican Republic Achieves Historic Milestone at the Berlinale with Debut Silver Bear Win

Dominican Republic Achieves Historic Milestone at the Berlinale with Debut Silver Bear Win

Sedan.– The Dominican Republic has achieved a historic milestone at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) with the film “Pepe” directed by Nelson Carlo de los Santos Arias and produced by Tanya Valette and Pablo Lozano. The film’s director has been awarded the coveted Silver Bear for Best Director, becoming the first Dominican to … Read more

Special Flight will Launch First Connection Between Puerto Plata and Colombia by Arajet

Special Flight will Launch First Connection Between Puerto Plata and Colombia by Arajet

Puerto Plata – Arajet, the low-cost airline, reported that they will carry out a private flight from the Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata to the El Dorado Airport in Bogotá. This is part of the actions to promote connectivity within the framework of the Anato 2024 tourism program. Víctor Pacheco Méndez, CEO & … Read more

President Abinader provides financial assistance to producers in Nagua

President Abinader provides financial assistance to producers in Nagua

Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez. – The Minister of Agriculture, Limber Cruz, delivered checks to 215 small agricultural producers for more than nine million pesos in compensation for the damages suffered during the atmospheric disturbance last November. The aid provided by the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, totaled 9,987,550.00 pesos intended to recover productive activities … Read more

DR’s Hotel Industry Surges as 3,000 New Rooms Set to Open by 2024

DR’s Hotel Industry Surges as 3,000 New Rooms Set to Open by 2024

The boom experienced by the Dominican tourism industry is highlighted, especially its hotel offering with projects from brands of great international prestige. Asonahores anticipates that by 2024 the country's hotel plant will add 3,000 new rooms. “In 2024, it is expected that some 3,000 hotel rooms will be formally inaugurated, in projects that are being … Read more

David Collado completes project in Las Terrenas at a cost of nearly RD$68 million

David Collado completes project in Las Terrenas at a cost of nearly RD million

Las Terrenas, Samaná.- The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, inaugurated this Thursday the reconstruction of the Ramal Viva and Ramal Los Nómadas access roads in Cosón beach, with an investment of close to 68 million pesos. The works are part of a broad program being developed by MITUR in the province of Samaná to continue … Read more

Hilton announces plans to open 15 new hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America, with one set for Miches.

Hilton announces plans to open 15 new hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America, with one set for Miches.

McLean, Virginia – The American hotel chain Hilton Hotels & Resorts reported its growth plans for 2024 with the opening of 15 new hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean, which include the Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, north of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. In a statement detailing its plans … Read more

Experience Economic Growth – Invest Wisely in the Dominican Republic

Experience Economic Growth – Invest Wisely in the Dominican Republic

Experience Economic Growth – Invest Wisely in the Dominican Republic The economic growth of the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic has been experiencing significant economic growth in recent years, making it an attractive destination for investors. The country's economy has been expanding at an average annual rate of 5.2% over the last decade, driven by … Read more

Real Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence in the Dominican Republic with Opening of Courtyard by Marriott and Arrival of Four Points by Sheraton to Santo Domingo

Real Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence in the Dominican Republic with Opening of Courtyard by Marriott and Arrival of Four Points by Sheraton to Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, RD.- The opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Santo Domingo Piantini marks a new milestone for Real Hotels & Resorts, as this is the chain's 22nd property in the region and the third in the Dominican Republic. This 160-room hotel in a modern 17-story tower, installed in the heart of Piantini, the new … Read more

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