Local NewsJournalist denounces environmental violations in Punta Bonita megaproject approval 28/05/2025Santo Domingo.- Journalist and broadcaster Nolberto Batista denounced a new environmental controversy involving The Reef, a luxury real estate development in Punta Bonita, Las Terrenas, which is being built on protected coastal wetlands and floodplains. Speaking on the radio program Sol de la Mañana, Batista criticized the approval of an environmental permit for the project, […]Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes northern Dominican Republic 28/05/2025Santo Domingo.- A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook the northern Dominican Republic around 8:17 p.m. on Tuesday, with the epicenter located 11 kilometers east-southeast of Altamira, Puerto Plata, near Santiago de los Caballeros. The tremor, felt throughout the Cibao region, prompted alarm among residents but caused no reported damage or injuries, according to the Civil Defense. […]Spanish woman reports attempt to strip her of inheritance in Puerto Plata 25/05/2025A Dominican-Spanish citizen, Ainhoa Simón Estrada, yesterday denounced a plot against her by a group of people who, through seizures and other threats, have attempted to strip her of her inherited property in the community of Saballo, in the municipality of Imbert, Puerto Plata province, following the death of her father on June 2, 2018. […]Tragic accident in Maimón leaves one dead and one injured 25/05/2025On Saturday morning, a traffic accident on the Maimón section of the Puerto Plata-Imbert highway left one person dead and another injured. The fatal victim was identified as Young Dae Pea, known as “El Chino,” a businessman of Chinese origin and Dominican nationality and owner of a hardware store in Puerto Plata. The private vehicle […]DIGECAC restores Puerto Plata Tourist Corridor 22/05/2025Puerto Plata.- The General Directorate for the Beautification of Highways and Ring Roads (DIGECAC) has launched a revitalization project along the Gregorio Luperón Tourist Corridor, located on the Sosúa–Puerto Plata highway, aiming to restore the charm of this key tourism route. The initiative included extensive landscaping efforts, such as the planting of ornamental plants—bromeliads, palms, […]Puerto Plata Cable Car nears one year of closure 19/05/2025Puerto Plata.- Nearly a year after the closure of the Puerto Plata Cable Car, local workers and business owners are calling for urgent action to restart operations and avoid further economic damage. During a site visit, Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza met with affected employees and pledged to seek a concrete solution within […]Dominican Republic boosts aviation and public safety with new weather radar in Puerto Plata 19/05/2025Puerto Plata, DR.- The Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art, dual-polarization C-band Doppler meteorological radar on the iconic Loma Isabel de Torres in Puerto Plata. This cutting-edge equipment marks a significant step in the Dominican government’s drive to modernize the national meteorological system and enhance operational safety across the Dominican […]Cabarete Tango Project seeks to reposition tourism in Puerto Plata 18/05/2025Dominican-Argentine businessman Leonardo Wehe presented the repositioning strategy of the Cabarete tourist destination in Puerto Plata with his company Cabarete Tango. The company has an unprecedented proposal that combines luxury, culture, nature, and sports. “The world is looking for authentic experiences, and Cabarete has it all: the wind, the surf, the art, the jazz, the warmth of its people and now, thanks […]Fishermen in Sabaneta launch tilapia production project 18/05/2025Santo Domingo.- The Sabaneta Fishermen’s Cooperative (Coopescasa), with the support of GoldQuest Dominicana through its Romero Project, has launched an ambitious aquaculture production project at the Sabaneta dam, focused on the sustainable farming of tilapia. The initiative began with an initial investment of more than three million pesos, and when it reaches full production capacity, […]Cabarete Tango: a strategy to redefine Puerto Plata’s tourism 16/05/2025Punta Cana.- At DATE 2025, Dominican-Argentine businessman Leonardo Wehe introduced a new vision for Cabarete, Puerto Plata, aiming to transform the destination into the Caribbean’s premier hub for luxury, culture, nature, and sports through his company, Cabarete Tango. Wehe’s strategy centers on three pillars: nature and water sports as a lifestyle, investment in luxury infrastructure […] TourismArajet launches inaugural Santo Domingo–San Juan route under Open Skies agreementSanto Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado on Wednesday led the inauguration ceremony for Arajet’s inaugural flight to Puerto Rico, marking a milestone in expanding air links between the Dominican Republic and its neighboring island. The jet departed from Las Américas International Airport at 12:20 p.m. and touched down 40 minutes later at Luis Muñoz Marín […]Tourism Minister promotes Dominican Republic in key U.S. marketsNew York.- Tourism Minister David Collado continued promoting the Dominican Republic as a top travel destination during a U.S. tour that included stops in Philadelphia, New York, and New Jersey—three major sources of American tourists and home to many Dominicans living abroad. Speaking at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Collado highlighted the Dominican Republic’s appeal to […]Iberojet to launch direct Madrid–La Romana routeSanto Domingo.- Spanish airline Iberojet has announced the launch of a new direct flight between Madrid and La Romana International Airport, beginning June 22, 2025. This marks the airline’s first direct connection between the two cities and represents a strategic move to strengthen European tourism in the eastern Dominican Republic. The route will operate once […]IDB and WTTC join forces to ignite tourism-driven growth in Latin America and the CaribbeanSanto Domingo.- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled a joint “Tourism Task Force” today during the Plenary Meeting of the Business Dialogue of the Americas (BDA). The initiative aims to position travel and tourism as a key engine for economic growth throughout Latin America and the Caribbean […]Samaná to welcome up to 400,000 tourists annually, says AsonahoresSamaná.- Samaná is on track to become a top-tier Caribbean destination, with expectations to attract between 300,000 and 400,000 tourists annually once its cruise ports in Santa Bárbara and Arroyo Barril are fully operational. This projection was shared by Juan Bancalari, president of ASONAHORES, during the inauguration of the new boardwalk in Santa Bárbara de […]Hotel Equities names Juan Corvinos President of new Caribbean & Latin America divisionMiami.- Hotel Equities Group, LLC (HE) has tapped industry veteran Juan Corvinos to lead its newly formed Caribbean & Latin America division. In his role as President of HE CALA, Corvinos will oversee operations across Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Miami, guiding a team of hospitality professionals with deep local ties and extensive regional experience. […]Government boosts tourism in Samaná with infrastructure projectsSamaná.- President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado inaugurated several major infrastructure projects in Samaná, including the complete reconstruction of the Santa Bárbara boardwalk, with a total investment exceeding RD$553 million. These developments are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to boost tourism and improve public spaces in the province. The seawall project spans […]Dominican Republic targets Portuguese market as premier summer destinationPortugal.- The Dominican Republic is making a strong push into Portugal’s tourism market, positioning itself as a top summer destination. Through the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) and under the campaign slogan “Taste Paradise,” the country showcased its rich natural beauty, culture, gastronomy, and high-end hotel offerings at two major tourism events held in Lisbon and […]Arajet launches direct flight between Punta Cana and Orlando, FloridaPunta Cana, DR.- Arajet has announced its continued expansion in the United States with the launch of a new direct service between Punta Cana International Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport. Flights will begin on October 26, 2025, with introductory fares starting at just $138 USD per person from Sanford (SFB) to Punta Cana (PUJ), […]Influencers, “sinvergüencers”, “fakevergüencers” y demás personajes de la promoción turísticaLlevamos años escuchando la palabra “influencer”. Podríamos decir que el término se ha democratizado: primero eran celebridades de medios tradicionales e internet y luego cualquier persona que tuviera la aspiración de cobrar por crear contenidos para marcas o ser sus voceros. Hoy cualquiera puede ser influenciador y monetizar sus posts en Instagram o sus videos […]
