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The Dominican Republic’s Hotel and Tourism Association, known as Asonahores, has wrapped up the XXXVI edition of its Trade Show. The event was attended by a crowd of 7,500, aimed at fostering the growth of the production line and boosting the business connections of all sectors within the tourism industry. Asonahores’ president, David Llibre, voiced … Read more
A call to action encourages digital media and journalists to submit their proposals. It is set to be presented on November 26 at the National Theater. The Dominican Digital Media Observatory has stirred a significant excitement through the call for entries to participate in the VIII National Digital Journalism Award of the Dominican Republic. This … Read more
The Dominican Restaurant Association (Aderes) states that the government’s proposed tax reform will increase operational costs. This will directly affect Dominicans’ purchasing power and likely reduce their visits to restaurants. They argue the reform will negatively impact the middle class whose already strained purchasing power impacts their daily lives. Aderes’ president, Rafael Omar Cepeda suggests … Read more
Various stakeholders, including business associations, economists and analysts, have commented on the upcoming tax reform by the Abinader Government. Yet, we await the viewpoint of the top expert in Dominican tourism, Frank Rainieri. His insight as the founder of Punta Cana and key figure in Dominican tourism is invaluable. Members of the tourism sector … Read more
PUNTA CANA; On October 12, 1492, the Spanish, led by Christopher Columbus, arrived at the present American continent. They mistakenly thought they had reached the East Indies in Asia. Unbeknownst to them, this marked a significant moment in history as it led to the meeting of two vastly different worlds. In commemoration of this event, … Read more
Tropical dreams, tangible returns: Unleashing the potential of Invest Punta Cana Invest Punta Cana: a prosperous investment opportunity Invest Punta Cana is an exciting new investment opportunity that allows people to capitalize on the growing real estate market in the beautiful Punta Cana region of the Dominican Republic. With stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and a … Read more
PUNTA CANA. IMG Hospital in La Altagracia province recently launched its advanced trauma unit. The goal is to provide eminent and top-notch care to patients of all trauma levels, including traffic accidents. The hospital’s shock trauma room is in its emergency area. It has cutting-edge technology for immediate critical care. The hospital says this ensures … Read more
By Edgard Solano Punta Cana. American duo, Isabella Martínez and Ella Connor claimed gold in the NORCECA U-23 Beach Volleyball Continental Tour. They beat Dominicans Crismil Paniagua and Darlenys Olivo 2-0 (21-8, 21-15) on Los Corales beach. The American pair made it to the title game by overpowering Cubans Amanda Drik and Mileidy Paret 2-0 … Read more
Santo Domingo.-The Tourism Development Council (Confotur) is key in inviting substantial foreign investments to the Dominican Republic. It’s especially crucial in encouraging the growth of luxury tourism and commercial as well as residential projects, according to Robert De La Cruz, executive director of ApartamentosRD. He added that Confotur's incentives have boosted grand projects and lured … Read more
The Recommendation from Asonahores: Reconsider Incentives, Don’t Remove; Striking an Optimistic Note on the Government’s Willingness to Communicate In Punta Cana, tax-based incentives have proven instrumental in developing tourism hotspots across various regions of the nation, initiating economic prosperity in areas that might have been economically dormant. This is a key point made by the … Read more