Dominica News
Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica to open in October
The new Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica will open its doors to guests and exclusive clientele on the October 14th. The resort will be the second venture of Kempinski Hotels in this region and Dominica’s first-ever five-star resort.
Schoonewagen to lead Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica
Kempinski has continued is expansion in the Caribbean with the upcoming Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica. Set to open in 2019, this luxurious island hideaway is surrounded by Cabrits National Park in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Dominica launches new ad campaign to reignite tourism demand
Dominica has launched the new “ReDiscover Dominica Campaign” to encourage travellers to visit the island.
Dominica welcomes first cruise post hurricane Maria
Dominica welcomed the MV Mein Schiff 3 of TUI Cruises earlier, which brought in well over 2,000 passengers to the destination’s shores. This was the first major cruise call to Dominica and the first call to the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth post hurricane Maria.
Dominica seeks to regain tourism position following Hurricane Maria impact
Only three months after the devastation of Hurricane Maria, Dominica is showing signs of recovery and the revival of its nature. To highlight this, the Discover Dominica Authority has launched a social media and digital awareness campaign targeted at Dominica’s key markets of the UK, US, Canada, France, Germany and the Caribbean.
Hurricane Maria causes widespread devastation in Dominica
The Caribbean island of Dominica has seen “widespread devastation” following the impact of Hurricane Maria, according to prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit. The storm is currently moving roughly along the same track as Hurricane Irma, the hurricane that devastated parts of the Caribbean earlier this month.
Dominica welcomes sharp increase in visitors in first quarter
Dominica has seen an increase in visitor number of almost 20 per cent for the first three months of 2017 when compared to the same period last year.
British Airways inks with Winair for same day Dominica connection
British Airways and Winair have announced they will offer a cost effective, same-day route from London to Dominica, via Antigua. The new route will mean that British travellers can leave the UK at 10:30 and be in the hidden island paradise of Dominica with a rum punch in their hand by 18:30.
Douglas-Charles Airport in Dominica reopens following tropical storm
Commercial airlines serving the Caribbean island of Dominica are resuming flights to Douglas-Charles Airport following Tropical Storm Erika in late August. Earlier, the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority gave the go-ahead to resume commercial flights.
Dominica renames international airport in honour of former leaders
Dominica’s Melville Hall Airport has been renamed to the Douglas-Charles Airport in order to celebrate and recognise two of the island’s most outstanding compatriots. Prime minister Roosevelt ‘Roosie’ Douglas died in October 2000, while former prime minister Pierre ‘Pierro’ Charles died in January 2004 but both dedicated their lives to improving the financial and economic situation in the country.
Dominica rolls out campaign
The campaign is geared towards encouraging the Dominican community abroad to “bring a friend” when they travel to Dominica for the World Creole Music Festival and Carnival. The DDA has partnered with hotels, restaurants, car rentals, tour operators and other companies to provide discounts on their services for 2 weeks during the festive season.
Dominica unveils website
Dominica recently unveiled a new web site that brings the Caribbean island’s natural beauty to your desktop, making a virtual visit more exciting than ever and making it easier to plan your next trip to the Nature Island.