Dominican Customs’ advanced X-ray tech nets over US$40,000 in undeclared cash at AILA
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Customs (DGA) has announced the seizure of over US$40,000 in undeclared currency at...
Tourism
Tourism Ministry postpones launch of “Ritmo de la Costa”
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Tourism has rescheduled the launch of its new cultural and tourism initiative, “Ritmo de la...
Tourist guides strike averted, Cable Car protests called off in Puerto Plata after ministry agreements
Puerto Plata, DR.- A potential crisis in Puerto Plata’s vital tourism sector has been diffused, as both tour guides and...
Arajet’s fleet soars: Eleventh Boeing 737 MAX 8 lands, honoring Dominican nature
Santo Domingo.- Arajet, the Dominican low-cost carrier, has taken another significant stride in its ambitious expansion strategy, welcoming its eleventh...
Asopreturd launched in Puerto Plata to strengthen tourism journalism
Puerto Plata.- The Dominican Republic Tourism Press Association (Asopreturd) has been established as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting research,...
Abinader signs Decree to enforce land use and territorial planning law
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader has signed Decree No. 396-25, officially approving the implementing regulations for Law No. 368-22 on...
Tourism Ministry commits to US$6 million for Puerto Plata Cable Car restoration
Puerto Plata.- Tourism Minister David Collado announced that the Dominican government will allocate between US$5 and US$6 million to repair...
Dominican Republic ranked 47th in global tourism cost report
The Dominican Republic ranks 47th in the world in terms of tourism costs, with an average daily travel expenditure of...
Juan Dolio seeks greater government support to boost tourism and investment
Juan Dolio, DR.- Despite its steady hotel occupancy and strategic coastal location, the beach town of Juan Dolio needs stronger...