Punta Cana News – 2024

Punta Cana – Breaking News, Recent Headlines, Travel & Tourism

• OVER 70% OF TRAVELERS ARE EMBRACING THE “JOY OF MISSING OUT” AS THE NEW WAY TO VACATION October 19, 2025 9:19 am After years of “revenge travel” and jam-packed holidays, a new mindset is taking hold and reshaping how people think about vacation: the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO). Unlike tightly packed trips driven by the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), where travelers raced …
• Punta Cana Airport expects an “extraordinary” winter due to high flight demand. October 18, 2025 8:14 pm Tourism entrepreneur Frank Rainieri expressed his joy at the steady growth experienced by the Dominican Republic‘s tourism sector, which has seen an increase in flight arrivals during the winter season. In this regard, the tourism promoter in Punta Cana …
• The Dominican Republic’s path to becoming the Caribbean’s leading private aviation hub October 18, 2025 4:00 pm Las Vegas, USA— The Dominican Republic continues to take necessary steps toward becoming the leading hub for executive private aviation, which encompasses high-net-worth tourism. This was announced by the executive director of the Airport Department (DA), …
• Montego Bay Becomes Key Hub as Liat Air Expands to Dominican Republic October 18, 2025 12:37 pm Montego Bay is set to play a pivotal role in Caribbean air travel as Liat Air launches direct flights to two major destinations in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. Flights from Montego Bay to Santo Domingo are scheduled to begin on 12 …
• LIAT Air to expand its services to Dominican Republic October 17, 2025 7:02 pm ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Antigua-based regional airline, LIAT Air, says it will begin servicing the Santo Domingo and Punta Cana route in December as part of its commitment to ensuring regional connectivity. “Our entry into the Dominican Republic is …
• LIAT Air expanding services to Dominican Republic October 17, 2025 6:54 pm ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC -The Antigua-based regional airline, LIAT Air, says it will begin servicing the Santo Domingo and Punta Cana route in December as part of its commitment to ensuring regional connectivity. “Our entry into the Dominican Republic is a …
• Punta Cana Airport prepares for record winter arrivals October 17, 2025 4:33 pm Punta Cana.- Tourism entrepreneur Frank Rainieri highlighted the strong performance of the Dominican Republic’s tourism sector, noting a significant increase in flight arrivals during the winter season. Speaking at the UN Tourism International Conference …
• Liat Air announces new Dominican Republic routes starting December October 17, 2025 1:59 pm Beginning December 12, 2025, Liat Air will launch flights to Santo Domingo (SDQ), followed by service to Punta Cana (PUJ) on December 15, strengthening air links between Antigua and Barbuda, the Dominican Republic, and the wider Caribbean. - Advertisement …
• AHEAD Americas 2025 winners announced October 17, 2025 9:27 am AHEAD Americas, the Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design, has revealed its winners in a glittering ceremony at Weylin in Brooklyn, New York. With an audience comprised of the leading lights of hospitality, the awards celebrated design in all its …
• Liat Air expands with new routes to Dom. Rep October 17, 2025 5:44 am Liat Air Expands Caribbean Network with New Routes to the Dominican Republic Liat Air is proud to announce the launch of direct flight services to two of the Dominican Republic’s most prominent destinations: Santo Domingo (SDQ) and Punta Cana (PUJ).  …
• Liat Air Expands Regional Network with New Direct Flights to Dominican Republic October 16, 2025 11:24 pm Liat Air has announced the launch of two new direct routes to the Dominican Republic, expanding its regional footprint and strengthening Caribbean connectivity. Beginning December 12, 2025, the airline will commence flights to Santo Domingo (SDQ), followed …
• Paradisus Palma Real named “Hotel of the Year” at 2025 National Tourism Awards October 16, 2025 2:38 pm Santo Domingo.- The Paradisus Palma Real hotel in Punta Cana has been named “Hotel of the Year” at the fourth edition of the 2025 National Tourism Award, one of the Dominican Republic’s most prestigious recognitions in the tourism sector. The award honors …
• Abinader awards Frank Rainieri the Order of Merit for his impact on Dominican tourism October 16, 2025 1:27 pm Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez highlighted Rainieri’s leadership and vision in transforming Punta Cana into a world-class destination, including spearheading the creation of Punta Cana International Airport, a cornerstone of the country’s tourism growth. …
• Dominican Republic and Paraguay move toward direct flights October 15, 2025 5:47 pm Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is expanding its air connectivity in South America, with Paraguay aiming to soon offer direct flights between Asunción and Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. Paraguay’s Secretary of Tourism, Anguie Duarte de Melillo, said …
• Grupo Cana Rock signs agreement to strengthen eastern tourism October 15, 2025 5:26 pm Punta Cana.- The Cana Rock Group has partnered with Mek Civil Construction Company to build the new Cosmos Stelar development within the Cana Bay complex in Punta Cana. Civil Mek, known for high-end tourism and residential projects in the eastern Dominican …