Local NewsAsonahores strengthens collaboration for sustainable tourism in Puerto Plata 12/02/2025Puerto Plata.- The Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) met with key tourism and business organizations in Puerto Plata, including the Association of Hotels of the North (Ashonorte), the Chamber of Commerce and Production of Puerto Plata, the Association of Sosúa-Cabarete Hotels, and the Puerto Plata Tourism Cluster. The meeting focused on the Territorial Planning […]Grupo Universal inaugurates modern branch in Puerto Plata 08/02/2025Wilfredo Baquero, Monsignor Julio César Corniel, Rafael Izquierdo, Claritza Rochtte, Dolores Pozo Perelló and Francisco González Sadhalá. Puerto Plata — Grupo Universal inaugurated its new branch in the Plaza Comercial Paseo, on Luis Ginebra Avenue, in this city. The branch is designed with comfort and accessibility criteria for a personalized and efficient experience. The opening, […]Puerto Plata implements US$1 tourist fee for city improvements 03/02/2025Puerto Plata.- The Puerto Plata City Council approved a new fee of one dollar per tourist visiting the city, aiming to fund the development and upkeep of tourism and urban infrastructure. The resolution, proposed by Councillor Roque de León and supported by Mayor Roquelito García, seeks to enhance the visitor experience and strengthen the destination’s […]POP maintains its boom in cruise ships: it will receive 64 ships in February 01/02/2025Puerto Plata will have a day of great tourist activity in February of this year 2025, with the arrival of 64 cruise ships that will arrive through the ports of Amber Cove and Taino Bay. The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) reported that 23 boats will do so through Amber Cove and 41 through Taino Bay, which represents a significant […]Renovated Fishermen’s Village in Las Terrenas to open in February 28/01/2025Las Terrenas, Samaná.- The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, announced that the renovated Pueblo de los Pescadores in Las Terrenas, Samaná, will be inaugurated between February 15 and 20. In a social media post, Collado emphasized that the project will mark a significant transformation for the area. The tourist zone was devastated by a fire […]Puerto Plata’s muscle in cruise ships: it captures more than 80% of arrivals in the Dominican Republic 19/01/2025Puerto Plata — The Ámber Cove and Taíno Bay terminals, which operate in the tourist destination of Puerto Plata, received 82.6% of the 2 million, 656,305 cruise passengers who arrived in the country last year. According to statistics provided by the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), 994,609 passengers arrived at the Taino Bay port in 2024, 34.8% more than in the previous […]Nelson Núñez signs agreement to launch whale-watching season 16/01/2025Santo Domingo.- Nelson Núñez, mayor of Samaná and president of the Dominican Federation of Municipalities (Fedomu), joined Environment Minister Paíno Henríquez to inaugurate the 2025 marine mammal observation season. Henríquez praised Núñez’s efforts in conserving the whales that annually migrate to Samaná’s warm waters, pledging the Ministry’s full support for initiatives promoting preservation, nature tourism, […]Sosúa exhibition highlights Jewish refugees’ arrival and legacy in the Dominican Republic 14/01/2025Sosua, Puerto Plata.- In a collaborative effort, the Dominican Resistance Memorial Museum (MMRD) and the Jewish Museum of Sosúa have launched the temporary exhibition “The Arrival of the Jews to Sosúa” to promote cultural awareness and community engagement. The exhibition recounts the unique story of Jewish refugees who arrived in the Dominican Republic in 1941, […]Puerto Plata forges unprecedented alliance to unleash tourism’s full potential 12/01/2025Puerto Plata, DR.- In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the economic landscape of the region, the municipalities of Puerto Plata have united to form an unprecedented alliance. This strategic partnership, formalized during the city’s annual Tourism Day celebration, aims to harness the full potential of tourism and distribute its benefits more equitably across the […]Closure due to remodeling of the cable car in Puerto Plata affects tourist activities 11/01/2025Puerto Plata — With an abundance of scenic mountains, valleys, and solitary beaches, the north coast of the DR is an important tourist attraction and a haven for many expatriate communities. The seven-month paralysis of the Puerto Plata Cable Car’s activities generates uncertainties among service managers and tour operators, who are sensitively affected in the […] TourismPunta Cana attracts 80% of Argentine tourists visiting the Dominican RepublicPunta Cana.- Punta Cana continues to be the top destination for Argentine tourists, drawing 80% of visitors from Argentina who choose the Dominican Republic. In January 2025 alone, 51,000 Argentines arrived, marking a 104% increase from the previous year. February projections range between 30,000 and 35,000 visitors, positioning Argentina as the third-largest tourist market after […]Dominican Republic celebrates 181st Independence Anniversary in Saudi Arabia with historic diplomatic flairRiyadh.- In a landmark event symbolizing burgeoning global ties, the Dominican Embassy in Saudi Arabia commemorated the 181st anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s Independence on Tuesday, blending cultural pride with diplomatic ambition. The celebration, held at Riyadh’s opulent Cultural Palace, drew a high-profile gathering of Saudi royalty, international diplomats, and Dominican representatives, marking the first […]Kayak: searches for the Dominican Republic by Colombian tourists rise more than 100%The poor treatment of Colombians upon their arrival in Mexico changed their tastes, as Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Curaçao now stand out, according to Kayak’s data analysis. Likewise, searches for the Dominican Republic continue to grow up to 111% increase, while Mexico has fallen 37%. “Most Colombians have a clear top 3 favorite destinations in the Caribbean: Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Curacao. […]Dominican Republic remains unstoppable: January starts with record visitor arrivalsDominican tourism started the year with a historical record in arrivals, reaching 1,155,484 visitors in January, exceeding 2019 by 53%, 22% by 2023, and 8% by 2024. The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, reported this when presenting the results of the industry’s behavior. In addition, he said that the country received 759,929 tourists by air […]Catuano Pier renovated to boost tourism and local economyLa Romana.- The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) inaugurated the renovated Catuano tourist pier on Saona Island, La Romana, with an investment of RD$4,528,291.44 million. This infrastructure upgrade aims to enhance tourism, create jobs, and strengthen the local economy. APORDOM’s executive director, Jean Luis Rodríguez, led the ceremony alongside Environment Minister Paino Henríquez and other officials. […]Dominican Republic gains popularity among Colombian travelersSanto Domingo.- Colombian travelers are shifting their preferences away from Mexico, favoring destinations like Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Curaçao, according to a Kayak data analysis. Searches for the Dominican Republic have surged by 111%, while those for Mexico have dropped 37%, reflecting a change in travel trends. Kayak reports that November (111%), September (58%), […]Samaná’s 10th Annual Tourism Development Meeting set for March 13Samaná.- The 10th Annual Meeting for Tourism Development in Samaná will take place on Thursday, March 13, at the Bannister Hotel’s Santa Bárbara Room in Puerto Bahía. Organized by the Samaná Tourism Cluster (CTS) and the Association of Hotels and Tourism Companies of Samaná (AHETSA), this year’s event will focus on “Tourism + Innovation.” During […]Dominican Republic stands out at Saudi Travel Market 2025 in RiyadhRiyadh.- The Dominican Republic made history as the only Latin American and Caribbean nation to participate in the second edition of the Saudi Travel Market (STM) 2025, held from February 10 to 12 at the International Center of Events and Conventions in Riyadh. The event, which has quickly grown into one of the most important […]Dominican tourism sets record with 1.15 million visitors in January 2025Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic began 2025 with a historic tourism record, welcoming 1,155,484 visitors in January—an 8% increase over 2024, 22% over 2023, and 53% over 2019, according to Minister of Tourism David Collado. The country received 759,929 tourists by air and 395,555 cruise passengers. The United States led with 36% of visitors, followed […]Asonahores strengthens collaboration for sustainable tourism in Puerto PlataPuerto Plata.- The Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) met with key tourism and business organizations in Puerto Plata, including the Association of Hotels of the North (Ashonorte), the Chamber of Commerce and Production of Puerto Plata, the Association of Sosúa-Cabarete Hotels, and the Puerto Plata Tourism Cluster. The meeting focused on the Territorial Planning […]
