Dominican Republic News
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.
Tourism continues to grow in the Dominican Republic
The arrival of international visitors to the Dominican Republic through the country’s seven international airports grew by 5.9% in 2012. The country’s seven international airports received 3.9 million visitors, compared to 3.7 million in 2011. Fifty-five percent of the international visitors were from North America.
Dominican Republic gets extra flights
Air Europa is upping its flights to Santo Domingo from April 01st 2013. The decision follows that of Iberia to axe the Spanish Caribbean from its route network. Meanwhile, TUI Travel and British Airways have also outlined plans to boost capacity to the destination.
Dominican Republic’s exuberant ecotourism provides countless escapes
Dominican Republic is the Caribbean’s most bio-diverse country, with 25 percent of its lush land and pristine coastline protected as national parks, reserves and sanctuaries. With the creation of the Dominican Republic’s Marine Mammal Sanctuary for Humpback Whales in 1962, Dominican Republic has been a forerunner in environment and marine-oriented protections ensuring magnificent nature abounds.
Dominican Republic Carnival season begins
The new year has arrived and with it the immediate preparations that will officially kick-off the Dominican Republic’s carnival season in the Dominican Republic, which begins in February and ends in April.
Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism welcomes first Marlin University event
The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism is pleased to welcome the prestigious Marlin University, Marlin magazine’s annual billfishing school, to Cap Cana, Dominican Republic May 7-12, 2012.
Official tourism website of Dominican Republic earns rave reviews
Build your dream paradise vacation on Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism’s award-wining website: www.GoDominicanRepublic.com.
Holidays in Caribbean with GoDominicanRepublic
Guests are being invited to build a dream paradise vacation on Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism’s award-wining website. Since its launch in January 2011, the social media-friendly site is impressing visitors and tourism marketers and has earned prestigious ADDY and Summit awards for its clever design and function.
Luxury resort opens in Dominican Republic
RockResorts is expanding in the Caribbean with the opening of Balcones del Atlántico on the Samaná Peninsula of the Dominican Republic, the first luxury resort situated near the small fishing village of Las Terrenas.