Punta Cana News – 2024

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

• Accor Taps Potential of Dominican Republic November 6, 2026 8:15 pm Accor has made a major commitment to expanding its hotel portfolio in the Dominican Republic, supporting the nation’s bid to grow its tourism economy. During Dominican Republic Week in France, held in October 2026, the group signed a series of new hotel …
• Hotels move to boost local fishers’ access to tourism market through Blue Alliance November 6, 2026 2:03 am Stakeholders from across Jamaica’s tourism, fisheries, conservation and business sectors gathered at Iberostar’s Convention Centre for a two-day technical workshop focused on strengthening the country’s Blue Foods sector and exploring opportunities to …
• El Nido: The New Heart of Sustainability in Punta Cana November 5, 2026 8:10 pm by Jake Kheel The most important sustainability investment in Punta Cana this year has nothing to do with solar panels. Or planting trees. It’s a cultural center. The Centro Cultural Rainieri (Rainieri Cultural Center), already known locally as El Nido (Th …
• Dental implants abroad for Americans: 6 destinations compared on price, travel time and aftercare November 5, 2026 3:51 am For Americans, Turkey has the lowest dental implant price of the six destinations compared here, and Mexico is the closest: a single implant costs $340–500 in Turkey and $790–1,200 in Mexico, against $3,600–5,100 in the United States. That is about 90% and …
• Marriott sees major growth ahead in CALA. Its VP of sales & distribution explains where the opportunities are. November 4, 2026 9:49 pm The Caribbean and Latin America are becoming an increasingly important growth engine for Marriott International, with demand spanning everything from luxury resorts and all-inclusive properties to conversions and branded residences. With more than 570 …
• Grupo Puntacana celebrates 57 years of tourism development in the Dominican Republic November 2, 2026 5:39 pm Grupo Puntacana celebrated its 57th anniversary on November 1, highlighting its role in transforming the eastern Dominican Republic into one of the Caribbean’s leading tourism destinations. Founded in 1969 by Frank R. Rainieri, the company has expanded …
• November 2026: St. Barts Beaches and Amazon Adventures Beckon November 2, 2026 3:43 am November marks a sweet spot for travel, when shoulder-season conditions often deliver lower prices, thinner crowds, and a chance to catch distinctive events before the year ends. Destinations that feel overwhelming in peak months become more approachable, …
• Six ways to book dream winter holidays for less, from Lapland to tropical sun October 31, 2026 3:33 pm With nights drawing in, temperatures falling and energy bills going in the opposite direction, you might be thinking about swapping the winter blues for blue skies. Recent data from Abta, the travel association, suggests that demand for holidays remains …
• Italy Ambassador highlights new Rome-Santo Domingo flight October 30, 2026 9:04 pm Santo Domingo.- Italian Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Sergio Maffettone highlighted the launch of ITA Airways’ direct Rome-Santo Domingo flight on November 30, 2026, saying the new route will strengthen tourism and business ties between the two …
• Breeze Airways Launches 8 New International Routes: See Full List Now October 30, 2026 5:31 pm Last week, Breeze Airways unveiled its first-ever service to Santo Domingo, which is the capital of the Dominican Republic and by far the country's most populous city. The airline also recently added flights from Raleigh/Durham to Nassau, which …
• Abinader to lead groundbreaking of Yanuna tourism project in Macao October 30, 2026 4:04 pm President Luis Abinader will lead the groundbreaking ceremony Friday for the Yanuna mega-tourism project in Macao, Punta Cana, which is expected to attract an estimated US$2.375 billion in investment over several development phases. Managed by Pioneer …
• United Airlines’ Longest Nonstop Routes With The Boeing 737 MAX In Winter 2027 October 29, 2026 12:34 am United Airlines continues to demonstrate how modern narrowbody aircraft can connect distant destinations without requiring larger, widebody aircraft. The Boeing 737 MAX plays an important role in this strategy, offering the range and efficiency needed for …
• QU Dongyu hails Dominican Republic’s exit from Hunger Map October 28, 2026 6:07 pm Santo Domingo - Wrapping up his official visit to the Dominican Republic, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu joined President Luis Abinader at a World Food Day commemorative event at the Presidential Palace here. During the event, President Abinader awarded …
• Belize Gets Its First Direct European Flight: What You Need To Know October 28, 2026 2:27 pm On October 20, 2026, Belize secured what its tourism officials have pursued for more than four years: a direct air link to Europe. Discover Airlines, the leisure division of Germany's Lufthansa Group, will connect Frankfurt with Belize City starting …
• Dominican Republic brings Paradise to Canada October 28, 2026 10:46 am Dominican Republic tourism authorities enabled Toronto travel agent Tracy Baker of Expedia Cruises to engage in some Dominican-style Dancing With the Stars Monday. Baker was one of many travel agents brought to Toronto by the Dominican Republic Tourism …