Dominican Republic News
Enterprise Rent-A-Car expands into Dominican Republic
As part of its ongoing expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean, the world’s largest car rental company has opened four new Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations at the Dominican Republic’s largest airports.
Ani Villas opens latest property in Dominican Republic
Ani Villas, a secluded, 14-suite private resort that commands its own dramatic peninsula, has opened its doors in the Dominican Republic. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the four-acre estate trades on spectacular vistas.
Jamaica to forge closer relationship with Dominican Republic
Caribbean tourism hotspots Jamaica and the Dominican Republic have unveiled plans for closer cooperation in a range of areas. Signing a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the United Nations Global Conference on Jobs & Inclusive Growth, the destinations pledged to increase collaboration in tourism, trade, sports, culture, and education.
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.