Local NewsRicardo Montaner criticizes power outages in Samaná 20/08/2025Samaná.- Venezuelan singer Ricardo Montaner voiced his frustration over frequent power outages in Los Róbalos, Samaná, where he lives with his family. On his X account, he posted a photo of his wife, Marlene Rodríguez Miranda, looking displeased, and called out Edenorte while requesting intervention from President Luis Abinader. “Samaná is paradise itself, @EdenorteRD makes […]Fire breaks out on catamaran in Puerto Plata Bay 18/08/2025Puerto Plata.- A catamaran caught fire on Monday in Gracia Bay, Luperón, Puerto Plata. The vessel, owned by Santiago businessman Fernando Capellán, was engulfed in flames near the Las Velas restaurant, according to Fire Department Superintendent Rainieris Brito González. Firefighters are on the scene, but efforts to control the blaze have been difficult because the […]Fernández and Morales Jr. win AMCHAMDR Northern Regional Golf Tournament 11/08/2025Puerto Plata.- Guillermo Fernández and Georgie Morales Jr. claimed top honors in Category A Gross at the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMDR) Northern Regional Golf Tournament, held August 9 at the Playa Dorada Golf Course in Puerto Plata. The event began with a formal opening ceremony, including remarks from AMCHAMDR leaders, […]Violence caused by Haitians causes concern in the community of Maranatha, Sosúa 10/08/2025Puerto Plata- The community of Maranatha, in the municipality of Sosúa, Puerto Plata, is in a state of concern after several violent incidents in recent hours, most of them involving Haitians, prompting residents to make an urgent appeal to the authorities. According to information obtained, early Monday morning, a robbery took place in an apartment, […]Surprise police operation carried out in the Maranatha sector of the municipality of Sosúa 10/08/2025Puerto Plata/Sosua.- With the aim of combating criminal activity, strengthening security, and reinforcing community engagement, a large-scale nighttime police operation was carried out in the Maranatha sector of the municipality of Sosúa. The preventive action was personally led by Colonel Alcántara, the new commander of the National Police in Sosúa, to maintain security and collective […]Sectors analyze Sosúa’s strengths and challenges as a destination 09/08/2025Sosúa — Civil society organizations held an evaluation session to determine the strengths and challenges involved in repositioning this municipality as a true enclave of this tourist destination in the northern region. Under the slogan “Better Times for Sosúa,” various representatives of civil society, including government authorities, hotel leaders, and strategic actors, joined forces in […]Sosúa’s comeback: families and cruise visitors lead the revival 08/08/2025Sosúa, DR.- After years of headlines that reduced it to a cautionary tale, Sosúa is trying to shed its stigma and pivot toward a deliberately different future: family-friendly tourism and a return of cruise visitors framed by tighter security and community-led planning. What began as a slogan — “better times for Sosúa” — is being […]Government invests RD$10M in Puerto Plata public spaces 04/08/2025Puerto Plata.- Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza has secured RD$10 million to launch the long-awaited restoration of the Puerto Plata Amphitheater and Puntilla Park, two iconic public spaces on the Dominican Republic’s Atlantic coast in urgent need of revitalization. An additional RD$8.4 million has been allocated for the first six months of maintenance. […]Cayo Levantado Resort earns Forbes VERIFIED™ Badge for responsible hospitality 04/08/2025Samaná.- Cayo Levantado Resort has been awarded the VERIFIED™ Responsible Hospitality badge by Forbes Travel Guide, becoming one of only two hotels in the Dominican Republic to receive this prestigious recognition by 2025. The award places the resort among a select group of global properties recognized for their commitment to sustainability, staff well-being, and positive […]Punta Bergantín holds a public hearing to build four hotels in Villa Montellano 02/08/2025Puerto Plata, DR. — On Tuesday, July 29, the Punta Bergantín Trust held a public hearing in the community of Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata, where it presented the progress of the hotel development project. During the event, details were revealed of four new tourist properties that will be part of this vital development hub: Hotel Jardines del […] TourismSenate approves bill granting tax exemptions for yachts and jet skisSanto Domingo.- The Senate of the Republic approved in its first reading a bill that seeks to regulate recreational nautical tourism in Dominican waters and promote the sector through incentives. Drafted by Senators Alexis Victoria Yeb and Ginnette Bournigal, the initiative proposes a “zero tariff or tax rate” for vessels included in Law 146-00, such […]ADERES announces Restaurant Week 2025 in Santo Domingo, Santiago, and Punta CanaSanto Domingo.- The Dominican Restaurant Association (ADERES) and the Dominican Republic Hotel and Tourism Association (ASONAHORES) announced the 8th edition of Restaurant Week 2025, the country’s largest culinary event, with more than 180 restaurants participating nationwide. The festival will take place in Santiago (Sept. 1–7), Punta Cana (Sept. 8–14), and Santo Domingo (Sept. 15–21), offering […]Dominican tourism press body installs new leadership, announces digital overhaul and museum projectSanto Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur) formally installed its new two-year board Wednesday at the Catalonia hotel, where incoming president Sarah Hernández outlined an ambitious agenda to modernize the organization and amplify the country’s tourism reporting. Hernández thanked members who traveled from across the country, including Samaná, Constanza, Santiago de los Caballeros, […]Rainieri pushes plan to raise tourist spending in Dominican RepublicSanto Domingo.- Frank Rainieri, chairman of the Puntacana Group, has launched an initiative to boost tourist spending in the Dominican Republic from an average of US$172 to US$300 per night within five years. He argues that such an increase would not only benefit hotels but also have a ripple effect on the broader economy, generating […]David Collado to continue as Tourism MinisterSanto Domingo.- Amid cabinet changes in President Luis Abinader’s administration, Tourism Minister David Collado confirmed that he will continue leading the Ministry of Tourism. He announced a 12-month plan, developed in collaboration with the private sector, aimed at strengthening the Dominican Republic’s tourism industry. Collado shared the update during an accountability presentation before the Board […]Dominican tourism’s future hinges on robust power grid, says InterEnergy Group CEOSanto Domingo.- Rolando González Bunster, president and CEO of InterEnergy Group, has highlighted the Dominican Republic’s vast tourism potential while warning that the sector’s stability is directly tied to a strong electrical system. “Without a robust electrical energy system, the tourism industry, which generates thousands of jobs and contributes to the country’s growth, cannot exist,” […]Nariño artisan creates one-of-a-kind statuette for Pasaporte Abierto Journalism AwardPasto, Colombia.- In a unique tribute to the natural and cultural heritage of Colombia’s southwest, a master artisan is crafting the official statuette for the upcoming 10th International Open Passport Awards. The awards ceremony, scheduled for August 2025 in Nariño, Colombia, will feature a trophy known as the “Terlaque de Nariño,” a piece that embodies […]Collado: Dominican Republic welcomed record 863,000 air tourists in JulySanto Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado reported that Dominican tourism reached a record high in July with the arrival of 863,000 air visitors, consolidating its position as the best month in the history of the sector. “July was the best month in the history of tourism in the Dominican Republic. 863,000 tourists arrived by air, an […]Abinader inaugurates the Baní bypass: “It will bring the southern beaches closer”Baní, DR.- President Luis Abinader inaugurated the Baní bypass, a project that will reduce travel time for drivers and travelers in the southern region of the country, with a reduction of 40 minutes and up to an hour. This bypass aims to divert vehicular traffic away from the urban area, facilitating the transport of people and goods […]Collado announces record 863,000 air arrivals to Dominican Republic in JulySanto Domingo.- Tourism in the Dominican Republic hit a historic milestone in July, welcoming 863,000 air visitors, the highest monthly total ever recorded, Tourism Minister David Collado reported. He noted that before 2019, the country had never surpassed 700,000 visitors in a single month, emphasizing that the new terminal at Las Américas International Airport (AILA) […]
