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Arajet Becomes 5th Largest Airline for Tourists to the Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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July 31, 2025
Santo Domingo.- Arajet transported over 531,000 passengers in the first six months of 2025, excluding transit passengers. When including more than 100,000 connecting passengers, the airline moved over 635,000 people, setting a new record for a...
9 Amazing Countries You Can Go to Without A Tourist Visa
News Blaze
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July 31, 2025
Hey, 18-year-olds, this one’s for you! You must be feeling excited to have the freedom to explore new places and cultures on your terms. Where would you like to go? Are there any countries that don’t require a visa for entry? The answer is yes!...
I visited 'the best beach in the US.' It transported me to the Caribbean coast where I grew up.
Business Insider
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July 31, 2025
2025-07-31T12:51:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app Siesta Key has been ranked the US' top beach by outlets like...
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Johnsburg man back from Dominican Republic after emergency brain surgery
Shaw Local - Illinois
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Greg and Bonnie Dervis are back at their Johnsburg home now, two weeks after they were originally set to return from a graduation-gift trip with 30 of their closest friends. “He is home now, with me. We got home late Sunday night,” Bonnie Dervis...
UN Tourism Celebrates 1st Regional Congress of the Tourism Law Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean in Punta Cana
Hospitality Net
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July 31, 2025
UN Tourism successfully held the First Regional Congress of the Tourism Law Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean, under the theme "Legal perspectives towards sustainable tourism," on 15 and 16 July Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The...
TOURISM TALANOA | Going beyond the postcard
The Fiji Times
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July 31, 2025
THERE’S no doubt that Fiji has long mastered the art of postcard perfection. Our aquamarine waters, swaying palms and warm, friendly smiles have graced countless brochures and screens, captivating the hearts of visitors from around the world. But...
Clean energy drives billions in investment across the Dominican Republic
DR1
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The Dominican Republic is experiencing an unprecedented surge in investment in its energy sector, attracting substantial foreign and local capital, particularly in renewable energies. A staggering 24 new power generation plants or parks are...
Why this Central American country is becoming a hot spot for Canadian travellers
Vancouver Is Awesome
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July 30, 2025
Tips to make the most of a trip from Vancouver to beautiful Belize. You wouldn't believe how easy it is to visit Belize, the Central American country sandwiched between Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and the hypnotically turquoise Caribbean....
Dominican Republic to welcome 22 cruise ships in August 2025
Dominican Today
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July 29, 2025
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) has announced that 22 cruise ships are scheduled to arrive in the country in August 2025. These vessels will dock at Amber Cove and Taíno Bay terminals in Puerto Plata, as well as the Cabo...
Dominican Republic Projects Record-Breaking July for Tourism Arrivals
Caribbean Journal
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July 29, 2025
The Dominican Republic is on pace to surpass 800,000 arrivals in July, a figure that would mark the best July in the country’s tourism history, according to Tourism Minister David Collado. “The country’s tourism is experiencing a strong July in...
Travel advisories are reshaping global itineraries as security concerns rise
theHRDIRECTOR
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July 30, 2025
The majority of the world’s most experienced travelers (63%) said government travel advisories affect their destination choices at least a moderate amount, according to the Summer 2025 Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey government-issued travel...
“Tourism in Every Corner” heads to Dajabón
Dominican Today
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July 30, 2025
Dajabón.- On August 2 and 3, the Dominican province of Dajabón will take center stage in the Ministry of Tourism’s “Tourism in Every Corner” program, which aims to boost domestic tourism by showcasing the unique cultural, historical, and natural...
Adompretur urges swift approval of solid waste law to safeguard tourism and environment
Dominican Today
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July 30, 2025
Santo Domingo.- Sarah Hernández, president-elect of the Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur), appealed to government and business leaders to resolve differences stalling the Solid Waste Management Bill, a legislation she warned is...
Dominican Republic participated in the Oshkosh Air Show
DR1
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The largest get-together of civilian aircraft fans happens each year in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. Known formally as the EAA AirVenture 2025, the show draws private flyers from around the world. People come to see unique and innovative aircraft and...
Tips for Traveling to the Dominican Republic: Punta Cana & Beyond
Travel Awaits
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July 29, 2025
Dreaming of an all-inclusive resort stay in the Dominican Republic, but don’t know much (or anything) about the country? Videos by TravelAwaits You aren’t alone. While Americans flock to areas like Punta Cana by the thousands, we rarely know a lot...
Capital city mayor supervises works for Paseo Marítimo Malecón on Santo Domingo along city’s waterfront
DR1
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National District Mayor Carolina Mejía recently inspected progress on the Paseo Marítimo of Santo Domingo, a sprawling sports and recreation complex set to transform 1.7 kilometers of the city’s iconic waterfront. The project, a key component of...
Open Skies Agreement spurs airfare competition
Dominican Today
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July 31, 2025
Santo Domingo.- The Open Skies Agreement between the Dominican Republic and the United States is transforming the country’s aviation landscape by increasing competition and driving down airfares, according to Igor Rodríguez, Director of the...
DR has soft power and needs to use it
DR1
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Expert negotiator Nelson Espinal Baez writes in Diario Libre about how the Dominican Republic, now that it is the leading tourism destination in the Caribbean, has soft power. Soft power is described as the ability to co-opt rather than coerce...
Tourism sector supports Abinader’s Waste Law Review
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s tourism and hotel sector associations have expressed strong support for President Luis Abinader’s openness to review the recently approved amendment to the General Law on Comprehensive Management and...
Cruise On Land plants 1,000 trees to boost long-term environmental impact in Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- Cruise On Land reinforced its sustainability commitment by planting 1,000 trees across 8,000 m² in Villa Altagracia’s Lochangas sector and other sites in Santo Domingo province. Partnering with the Ministry of Environment, more...