Rainieri pushes plan to raise tourist spending in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo.- Frank Rainieri, chairman of the Puntacana Group, has launched an initiative to boost tourist spending in the Dominican...
Tourism
FCCA and Dominican Republic sign cruise tourism agreement
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic, through its Ministry of Tourism, has signed a landmark strategic agreement with the Florida Caribbean...
JetSMART launches direct flights from Punta Cana to Colombia
Punta Cana.- JetSMART Airlines, South America’s leading ultra-low-cost carrier, is expanding internationally with new direct flights from Punta Cana, Dominican...
Bahia Principe renews Travelife certification
Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts has renewed its prestigious Travelife certifications for hotels in Spain, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica,...
Culture minister and José Mármol discuss the power of words at Casa del Cordón
Santo Domingo.- The Centro Cultural Taíno Casa del Cordón will host a timely conversation titled “The Power of Good Words” on...
Amelia Reyes elected president of SODOMEDI after winning members’ preferential vote
Santo Domingo.- Amelia Reyes, a seasoned communications expert and public relations professional, was elected president of the Sociedad Dominicana de...
Cayo Levantado Resort earns Forbes VERIFIED™ Badge for responsible hospitality
Samaná.- Cayo Levantado Resort has been awarded the VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality badge by Forbes Travel Guide, becoming one of only...
Trump administration to demand US$5,000–15,000 bonds from high-risk visa applicants
Washington, D.C.- The Trump administration will revive a contentious visa-bond requirement on August 20, demanding deposits of US$5,000, US$10,000 or...
Arajet showcases Dominican culture with new onboard music experience
Santo Domingo.- Dominican airline Arajet is reinforcing its cultural identity by introducing original Dominican music onboard its flights. Beginning this...