Local NewsPuerto Plata temporarily closes Paseo Doña Blanca for restoration work 20/07/2026The Puerto Plata City Council has temporarily closed the Paseo Doña Blanca, one of the city’s most photographed tourist attractions, to carry out restoration and maintenance work aimed at preserving the historic […]Environment Ministry rejects vehicle traffic on Puerto Plata beach 19/07/2026The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources questioned the circulation of vehicles to Playa Encuentro, located 4 kilometers from the municipal district of Cabarete in Puerto Plata. The official institution recalled that resolution number 68-2005 of the Ministry […]Complaints about prolonged power outages affect parts of Sosúa 18/07/2026Sosúa, Puerto Plata. – Residents of several sectors of Sosúa reported prolonged power outages on Monday, stating that they were without electricity for up to four hours amid the high temperatures affecting the […]Cabarete Butterfly Effect attracts record 190 participants from seven countries 16/07/2026Cabarete, Puerto Plata.- The Cabarete Butterfly Effect concluded its 18th edition with a record 190 participants from seven countries, making it the largest event in its history. Held under the theme “Ignite,” […]Blu Terrenas launches first phase and breaks ground on Hilton resort in Samaná 14/07/2026Blu Terrenas has inaugurated the first phase of its mixed-use development and officially broke ground on Almare Beach Resort Las Terrenas, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking a major milestone for tourism and […]Complaints about prolonged power outages affect parts of Sosúa 12/07/2026Sosúa, Puerto Plata. – Residents of several sectors of Sosúa reported prolonged power outages on Monday, stating that they were without electricity for up to four hours amid the high temperatures affecting the […]Puerto Plata fully consolidates its position: it attracts 90% of cruise ship passengers in the Dominican Republic 04/07/2026The Dominican Republic recorded the arrival of 1,653,129 cruise passengers during the first half of the year, representing a growth of 1.4% over the same period in 2015 and 188.2% over 2019, […]Fire breaks out at historic Restoration No. 11 Lodge in Puerto Plata 02/07/2026Puerto Plata.- A fire broke out at the headquarters of the Restoration No. 11 Masonic Lodge in Puerto Plata, placing one of the Dominican Republic’s most significant historic buildings at risk. Authorities […]Surf schools urge Dominican authorities to ban vehicles from Playa Encuentro 29/06/2026Surf schools and local businesses at Playa Encuentro in Cabarete are calling on Dominican authorities to immediately enforce existing regulations that prohibit vehicle access along the protected coastal strip, warning that uncontrolled […]FCCA successfully hosts PAMAC Destination Summit 2026 in Puerto Plata 29/06/2026Puerto Plata.- The Dominican Republic strengthened its position as one of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise destinations during the PAMAC Destination Summit 2026 in Puerto Plata, where government officials and executives from the […] TourismCathay Pacific launches Hong Kong–Santo Domingo connection via MadridCathay Pacific has expanded its presence in Latin America by adding Santo Domingo to its global network through a new codeshare agreement with Iberia, allowing passengers to travel between Hong Kong and […]WestJet adds new nonstop Winnipeg–Punta Cana route for winter 2026-27Canadian airline WestJet has expanded its Dominican Republic network by launching a new nonstop route between Winnipeg and Punta Cana for the 2026-27 winter season, further strengthening air connectivity between Canada and […]Piñero invites nominations for third “Los + Ecoístas” awards promoting sustainable tourismSanto Domingo.- Piñero has launched the third edition of its “Los + Ecoístas” awards in the Dominican Republic, recognizing companies, institutions, suppliers, partners, and, for the first time, content creators and media […]Puerto Plata temporarily closes Paseo Doña Blanca for restoration workThe Puerto Plata City Council has temporarily closed the Paseo Doña Blanca, one of the city’s most photographed tourist attractions, to carry out restoration and maintenance work aimed at preserving the historic […]Environment Ministry rejects vehicle traffic on Puerto Plata beachThe Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources questioned the circulation of vehicles to Playa Encuentro, located 4 kilometers from the municipal district of Cabarete in Puerto Plata. The official institution recalled that resolution number 68-2005 of the Ministry […]The top 10 cities in the Americas with the highest volume of flights to Punta CanaPunta Cana‘s air connectivity continues to strengthen the Dominican Republic‘s leading tourist destination’s position as one of the busiest international airports in the Caribbean. The weekly flight schedule demonstrates a robust network of connections […]The top 10 cities in the Americas with the highest volume of flights to Punta CanaPunta Cana‘s air connectivity continues to strengthen the Dominican Republic‘s leading tourist destination’s position as one of the busiest international airports in the Caribbean. The weekly flight schedule demonstrates a robust network of connections […]Dominican Senate advances bills to boost gastronomic and health tourismSanto Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s Senate Tourism Commission is advancing two bills aimed at strengthening the country’s tourism sector, including proposals to promote gastronomic tourism and establish a National Council for the […]David Collado promotes Dominican Republic tourism in ChicagoChicago.- Tourism Minister David Collado led a promotional event in Chicago for travel agents and tour operators as part of the Dominican Republic’s strategy to strengthen tourism from the U.S. market. During […]Dominican Republic sets May air travel record with 1.6 million passengersSanto Domingo.- The Dominican Republic welcomed a record 1.6 million air passengers in May 2026, marking a 9.2% year-over-year increase, according to the latest report from the Latin American and Caribbean Air […]
