Cuenca celebrates 205 years of independence with hundreds of events over the 4-day holiday

With the end indigenous strike, Cuenca tourism officials are seeing a surge in hotel reservations in advance of the four-day Cuenca independence holiday. Events are already underway and will continue through Tuesday, November 4. The Cuenca mayor’s...

Uber Launches In Barbados, A New Way For Travelers To Move Around The Island

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) "When people travel, they want to feel comfortable moving around and discovering new places. With the Uber app, visitors can explore Barbados with the same confidence and safety standards they know from home, while supporting...

This New $225 Million All-Inclusive Resort in the Dominican Republic Just Held Its Grand Opening

One of the most anticipated resorts in the Dominican Republic has now held its grand opening. The new resort has joined the Dominican Republic’s growing luxury map. The Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton has held its...

7th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress positions Dominican Republic as regional leader and #19 worldwide

Víctor Atallah, Amelia Reyes Mora and Alejandro Cambiaso Santo Domingo.- The 7th International Congress on Health and Wellness Tourism concluded successfully, reaffirming the Dominican Republic’s leadership in medical tourism across Central...

Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort opens in the Dominican Republic

Miches.- Grupo Facera celebrated the inaugural opening of the Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the first all-inclusive property under the Curio Collection brand in the Dominican Republic. The ceremony was...

Travellers remain stranded as Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica

All 25,000 international tourists who were in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa made landfall on 28 October are accounted for and in good health, according to tourism minister Edmund Bartlett. Hundreds are still waiting for flights out of the country...

This U.S. state is the most searched Thanksgiving travel spot, says Hilton

If your idea of Thanksgiving involves palm trees instead of pumpkin pie, you’re not the only one. According to Hilton’s newly released Turkey Day Travelers report, Americans are swapping sweaters for swimsuits this year, with Hawaii topping the...

Wyndham Launches First-of-Its-Kind Travel Subscription With Instant Hotel and Flight Savings

“The world of travel rewards is changing,” Scott Strickland, chief commercial officer of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said in a press release. “Historically, such benefits were reserved only for the travel elite, off-limits to those without high-fee,...

United Cajun Navy travels overseas to aid hurricane victims in Jamaica

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Hurricane Melissa’s historic landfall in Jamaica destroyed homes and left trees scattered in the streets. Brian Trascher, Louisiana national vice president of the United Cajun Navy, said this devastation reminds him of storms...

Dominican Republic readies landmark sustainable tourism strategy with UN collaboration

The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) is on track to unveil its comprehensive National Sustainable Tourism Strategy and Policy in December 2025, marking a major step toward a more competitive and climate-resilient tourism model. The announcement follows...

Is It Safe to Travel to the Caribbean After Hurricane Melissa?

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 storm and has since impacted Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas. Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday before continuing on to cause damage in...

’This is tone-deaf as hell’: American vacationing in Jamaica pleads for help after Hurricane Melissa leaves her stranded. Then the internet calls her out

Natural disasters have a way of turning paradise into panic. For travelers, being caught in one can be terrifying, but depending on how you handle it online, sympathy might not come easily. That’s what happened to one American woman whose plea for...

Foreign investment and sports tourism drive Cap Cana’s growth

Santo Domingo.- Cap Cana’s CEO, Jorge Subero Medina, announced that the luxury destination is advancing its development strategy through two key pillars: attracting foreign investment and expanding sports tourism. Speaking at the Dominican Tourism...

Travellers left stranded as Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica

Hundreds of travellers have been left stranded in Jamaica as the "storm of the century", Hurricane Melissa made landfall on 28 October. Melissa started out as a Category 5 hurricane when it hit Jamaica earlier this week before simmering down to a...

What Travel Advisors Need to Know About the Destination Weddings Boom

Destination weddings and honeymoons have grown from niche offerings into a powerhouse segment of the travel industry. In 2024, the global destination wedding market was valued at approximately $37 billion, with projections estimating it could...

Policy, Tax Incentives, and Investment Advantages Driving Real Estate in the Dominican Republic

Bonita Residences The Dominican Republic has become one of the Caribbean’s most appealing real estate markets, offering investors a rare combination of stability, growth, and incentives. Its robust economy and record tourism provide a strong...

Colombian ultra low-cost carrier JetSmart authorized to compete on key Colombia-Dominican Republic routes

The Civil Aviation Board (JAC) of the Dominican Republic has authorized the Colombian ultra low-cost carrier, JetSMART Airlines, to operate new routes connecting Colombia and the Dominican Republic, a move expected to intensify competition and...

Holidaymakers in Jamaica describe scenes inside emergency shelter as Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc

Holidaymakers Wendy and Steve Shirk said they were expecting "sunshine and roses" on a family trip in Jamaica, but found themselves spending the night in a shelter, as Hurricane Melissa made landfall on the island. The storm hit on Tuesday...

Dominican Republic positions itself as Caribbean hub for sustainable trade and investment

With historic growth in both exports and foreign direct investment, supported by structural reforms and innovative tools such as the Single Investment Window, the country is presenting itself as a strategic partner for Europe and the wider world,...

Liat Air Is Launching Flights to the Dominican Republic This December

Liat Air is adding a new international destination to its network. The regional carrier has announced it will begin operating flights between Antigua and Santo Domingo starting Dec. 12, 2025. The weekly service will depart from Antigua on Fridays...