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Infrastructure Reset: A temporary Camú River crossing reopened Monday to reconnect Santiago and Puerto Plata via the tourist highway while a new permanent bridge is built after the April collapse. Sports Tourism Boost: Ironman 70.3 Cap Cana returns May 16–18 with 1,000+ athletes from 60 countries, expected to draw 11,000+ visitors. City Experience Upgrade: Santo Domingo’s Mercado Modelo is getting RD$45M in IDB-backed renovations, improving the crafts-and-supplies stop without shutting it down. Regulation Watch: The Dominican Republic is moving toward mandatory real estate agent licensing to curb unlicensed brokerage and misleading project advertising. Tech Push: The country launched what it calls the Caribbean’s first AI travel-planning platform, offering personalized trip ideas across major destinations. Tourism Growth Planning: Authorities will present a territorial planning plan for Verón-Punta Cana on May 11 to guide land use and infrastructure as growth accelerates. On-the-ground Safety Note: A serious Survivor Greece boating injury off Saona led SKAI to suspend broadcasts, with local navy investigating.

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Sparks, Cedeno repeat as U-18 beach volleyball champs

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Ironman 70.3 Cap Cana returns for third edition, strengthening Dominican Republic’s sports tourism sector

Ironman 70.3 Cap Cana returns for third edition, strengthening Dominican Republic’s sports tourism sector


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