Dominican Republic News
Eurowings takes off for Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The first Eurowings long-haul flight from Düsseldorf took off earlier, headed for Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The dream destination will be operated with four flights a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association deepens partnership with Dominican Republic
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association is deepening its partnership and outreach to hoteliers and tourism partners in the Dominican Republic.
Ani Villas set for new property in Dominican Republic
Ani Villas has announced plans to debut its fourth property in the Dominican Republic next summer. Now under construction, the new resort juts into the Caribbean on a four-acre, north coast peninsula, minutes from the country’s best beaches and a Trent Jones clifftop golf course reminiscent of Pebble Beach.
Republic on the rise
World Travel Market London 2015 will offer the Dominican Republic Tourism Board a chance to celebrate the 6% rise in international visitors seen in the first half of 2015.
Seven killed in Dominican Republic plane crash
Seven people have died following a light aircraft crash in the Dominican Republic, with the dead believed to include the pilot and six tourists. The single-engine Piper PA-32 came down shortly after take-off from Punta Cana Airport on route to Arroyo Barril Airport, Samana.
Dominican Republic to Host Mercedes Benz Fashion Week for First Time
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic joins the exclusive list of cities chosen to host the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week as the brand celebrates 60 years in the country
Leandro Cruz, vice president of sales, Casa de Campo
Leandro Cruz, vice president of sales, Casa de Campo talks to Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin 2015.
Carnival opens Amber Cove port in Dominican Republic
Carnival Corporation today announced it will begin welcoming guests at its newly developed Amber Cove port in the Dominican Republic beginning October 2015. Six of Carnival Corporation’s nine brands will call on Amber Cove along the country’s Amber Coast – a partial filming location for the original Jurassic Park movie – to give cruise passengers another exotic location to explore as part of their vacation experience.
Expedia group announces Caribbean expansion with Dominican Republic office
The Expedia group, one of the world’s largest online travel companies, has announced the opening of offices in Punta Cana and Santo Domingo, the company’s first local offices in the Dominican Republic. “As one of the Expedia group’s top producing destinations within the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is an in-demand market with 305 hotel partners,” said Demetrius Canton, director of lodging partner services for the Caribbean, the Expedia group.
InterContinental Hotels to open new property in Santo Domingo
IHG has announced the groundbreaking on a 20-story, 225-room InterContinental hotel located in the Piantini neighbourhood of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Real Hotels & Resorts, a hotel division of Salvadorian-based Grupo Poma, will own the new development and invest US$70 million in the project.
Revisit where Dominican Republic’s tourism started
The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism is encouraging travelers to visit one of the first cities to capture the attention of tourists, Puerto Plata. The area’s long stretches of unspoiled beaches, spectacular scenery and blends of history and adventure make it the perfect destination for every interest. This versatile Caribbean playground has developed dramatically since it initially caught the public eye nearly 40 years ago.
The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism tees-off golfing season
Dominican Republic is known worldwide for award-winning and brilliantly-designed golf courses that are surrounded by unspoiled nature, breathtaking coastlines and lush green fairways. People from all over the world come to play as most clubs provide clinics, lessons with elite players and golf vacation packages that cater to serious and recreational players.