North Coast News
- Abinader will break ground on the Amber Highway within 15 days 07/11/2026President Luis Abinader stated that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Amber Highway will take place within 15 days, and that the first budget allocation, amounting to RD$5.78 billion, was delivered by the […]
- Puerto Plata seeks greater tourism support to upgrade historic center 02/11/2026Puerto Plata.- Former Deputy Tourism Minister Julio Almonte has urged the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) to increase its investment in Puerto Plata, calling for improvements to the city’s historic center and boardwalk […]
- New Port Samaná Cruise Terminal set to open November 24 29/10/2026Samaná.- The new Port Samaná cruise terminal is scheduled to begin operations on November 24, with authorities projecting approximately 230,000 cruise visitors in 2027, rising to 540,000 in 2028 and reaching one […]
- Woman arrested and another suspect pursued in the kidnapping of a German citizen in Puerto Plata 24/10/2026According to preliminary investigations, the woman had been in a romantic relationship with the foreigner for approximately six months, a circumstance that, according to what she told investigators, made it easier for […]
- Swimming banned at Puerto Plata beaches due to dangerous sea conditions 23/10/2026The Puerto Plata Prevention, Mitigation and Response Committee (CPMR) has placed red flags on beaches along the province’s Atlantic coast due to dangerous sea conditions caused by a swell, including strong waves […]
- Former Pawa plane in Miches to be transformed into restaurant and bar 19/10/2026The VOLAVILLE project in Miches, El Seibo, which planned to transform decommissioned Pawa Dominicana aircraft into luxury villas, will no longer operate as originally envisioned due to the high cost of renovating […]
- 11 cruise ships bring 45,627 passengers to Dominican Republic 19/10/2026The Dominican Republic’s cruise tourism sector recorded strong activity between October 12 and 15, when the ports of Puerto Plata and Pedernales received 11 cruise ships carrying 45,627 passengers, according to Dominican […]
- Canadian and South American tourists underpin Puerto Plata’s growth 11/10/2026The Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata continues to grow, with new airlines connecting the Dominican terminal to key tourist source markets. After that, Carlos Rodolí, director of the Airports North […]
- Government to transform cruise ship departure zone into Puerto Plata terminal 10/10/2026The Minister of the Presidency, José Ignacio Paliza, together with the Executive Unit for the Readaptation of Neighborhoods and Environments (URBE), is working on an urban transformation project that would directly impact […]
- Government develops plan to transform area around Taíno Bay Cruise Terminal 08/10/2026Puerto Plata.- The Dominican government is developing a proposed urban transformation project around the Taíno Bay Cruise Terminal in Puerto Plata, aimed at improving public spaces, pedestrian access, and connectivity between the […]
Tourism
- Abinader will break ground on the Amber Highway within 15 days 07/11/2026President Luis Abinader stated that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Amber Highway will take place within 15 days, and that the first budget allocation, amounting to RD$5.78 billion, was delivered by the […]
- Arajet reaches 5 million passengers and strengthens the Dominican Republic as a connection point for the Americas 07/11/2026Arajet has transported five million passengers since it began operations in September 2022, a historic milestone that underscores its growth and strengthens the Dominican Republic’s role as a tourist destination and air-connection […]
- Dominican Republic highlights tourism potential at WTM London 2026 05/11/2026London.- The Dominican Republic showcased its tourism and investment opportunities at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, with participation from the Ministry of Tourism, the Dominican Embassy in the United Kingdom and […]
- Dominican Republic to host UN Tourism General Assembly in 2027 04/11/2026Spain.- President Luis Abinader highlighted the Dominican Republic’s opportunity to showcase its tourism sector and attract new investment when it hosts the 27th UN Tourism General Assembly in 2027. During a bilateral […]
- Monseñor Nouel to host 31st Ecotourism and Production Fair 04/11/2026Bonao.- Monseñor Nouel will host the XXXI Ecotourism and Production Fair and the first Water Fair from November 5 to 15, bringing together cultural, scientific, productive and environmental initiatives from the Dominican […]
