Local NewsAbinader and Collado unveil renovated Fishermen’s Village Plaza in Las Terrenas 21/02/2025Las Terrenas, Samaná.- President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado inaugurated the renovated Plaza del Pueblo de los Pescadores in Las Terrenas, Samaná, after a RD$293 million reconstruction following a fire. Covering 4,930 square meters, the revamped plaza includes 10 food stalls, bathrooms, technical rooms, and a modern fire suppression system. The project also […]Asonahores 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 […] TourismAir Europa expands Punta Cana flightsPunta Cana.- Air Europa will increase its weekly flights to Punta Cana to five next summer, despite ongoing fleet challenges that have forced reliance on third-party airlines such as Iberojet, Wamos Air, Plus Ultra, and Privilege. The airline remains optimistic about resolving these issues by summer as it seeks an industrial partner for financial support. […]Pro Consumidor to monitor food businesses in Boca ChicaSanto Domingo.- The National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Pro Consumidor) has announced operations in Boca Chica to address ongoing complaints about overpriced food and deceptive practices in local businesses. The initiative aims to protect visitors from unfair pricing and ensure transparency in commercial transactions. Authorities will closely monitor businesses, enforcing corrective measures […]Abinader reaffirms support for tax exemptions in tourismSanto Domingo.- President Luis Abinader reiterated that his government will not support any bill seeking to eliminate existing tax exemptions, particularly those benefiting the tourism sector. Addressing La Semanal con la Prensa, Abinader dismissed the bill introduced by legislator Rogelio Genao Lanza, emphasizing that his administration opposes the proposal and does not expect it to […]JAC projects record passenger traffic for Easter 2025Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is set to welcome over 3.62 million passengers during March and April 2025, marking a 5.8% increase from the previous year, according to Héctor Porcella, president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC). This surge reinforces the country’s position as a top Caribbean tourist destination. The U.S. remains the largest source […]Yaya Campers opens first RV park in the Dominican RepublicLas Terrenas.- Yaya Campers has opened the Dominican Republic’s first RV park on Las Ballenas Beach in Las Terrenas, Samaná, offering a unique blend of adventure, nature, and sustainability. The park features fully equipped campers, camping areas with basic amenities, and restored iconic vehicles, all designed for travelers seeking an unconventional way to stay. CEO […]Curio Collection by Hilton opens in SantiagoSantiago de los Caballeros.- President Luis Abinader and Vice President Raquel Peña attended the grand opening of Hotel Santiago, Curio Collection by Hilton, a highly anticipated project that strengthens tourism and economic growth in the Northern Region. Inspired by Santiago’s historic mansions, the 177-room hotel offers luxury accommodations with breathtaking views of the Central Mountain […]Dominican Republic uses AI technology in search for missing touristPunta Cana — The National System for Emergency Attention and Security 911 announced that it is using an advanced artificial intelligence tool in the search for Indian tourist Sudiska Konanki, who disappeared from a hotel in Punta Cana. This technology, developed by Dominican technicians with the support of the U.S. government, is being implemented to […]Tourism sector workers demand wage increaseThe National Confederation of Dominican Workers (CNTD) and the Union Federation of Tourism Workers (Fesitratur) requested the National Wages Committee (CNS) convene a meeting to discuss a wage increase for tourism workers. They cannot wait any longer without an increase in their salaries. They pointed out that tourism workers receive a minimum wage between RD$14,161 […]U.S. Embassy urges citizens to respect laws when visiting Dominican RepublicThe U.S. Embassy called on its citizens visiting the Dominican Republic to prioritize their safety when practicing extreme sports or consuming alcohol, as well as to respect local laws, especially regarding controlled substances. The warning was issued on the eve of Spring Break, which is a popular vacation period granted by universities and schools in countries such as the […]The Sudiksha Konanki case: Félix Portes details the “inconsistencies” in Joshua Riibe’s versionsPunta Cana — Joshua Steven Riibe, the young man who last saw the Indian Sudiksha Konanki before she disappeared on a beach at a hotel in Punta Cana, has given versions of events that are “very suspicious” and full of inconsistencies. Lawyer Félix Portes stated this, explaining what he considers “illogical” above all the story told by […]
