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  • Dominican Republic emerges as wellness tourism leader July 17, 2025 7:58 pm Santo Domingo.- Wellness tourism has become a key growth driver for the hotel industry, with the Global Wellness Institute projecting it will reach US$1.3 trillion by 2025—nearly double the growth of traditional tourism. In this context, the Dominican …
  • Asonahores announces 2025 Tourism Trade Show July 17, 2025 3:47 pm Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic Hotel and Tourism Association (Asonahores) will hold the 37th edition of its Trade Show from September 10 to 12, 2025, at Blue Mall Punta Cana. Recognized as the Caribbean’s most important tourism event, this year’s …
  • This beach in the Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean's best-kept secrets July 17, 2025 12:16 am Hyatt Secrets Playa Esmeralda. Key Points Hyatt will soon launch two 500-suite hotels at Playa Costa Esmeralda, an underrated, but gorgeous beach in the Dominican Republic.  Secrets Playa Esmeralda will cater exclusively to adults and couples, while Dreams …
  • BayahĂ­be emerges as a sargassum-free haven for tourists July 16, 2025 7:10 pm Image: Pexels La Romana-BayahĂ­be stands out as one of the few Dominican beach destinations unaffected by the growing sargassum problem impacting Caribbean tourism. Thanks to its location and the natural barrier provided by Saona Island, seaweed is diverted …
  • Punta Cana among top 10 summer destinations for Mexican travelers July 16, 2025 5:00 pm Image: Pexels Summer 2025 travel trends show Mexican tourists maintaining strong interest in domestic destinations while increasingly opting for personalized international experiences. According to data from RateHawk, top international choices include the …
  • Not worth it. Tourists rate popular cities across the world that left them disappointed July 15, 2025 2:23 pm Glamorous TikToks and wanderlust-fueled travel blogs have turned many cities into viral sensations. From postcard-perfect alleyways to rooftop views bathed in golden light, digital content often paints a picture of perfection. But for many tourists, the …
  • Ranked: The 40 Most Fun Countries in the World, According to People July 15, 2025 9:09 am Ranked: The 40 Most Fun Countries in the World This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Spain is the most fun …
  • Copa Airlines opens reservations for connections to Puerto Plata and Santiago July 15, 2025 8:33 am Copa Airlines has formally announced the addition of Puerto Plata to its route network in the Dominican Republic, with flights beginning on January 13, 2026, and to Santiago on January 15, 2026. With this, passengers interested in traveling on the new …
  • Sargassum invasion challenges Punta Cana tourism July 15, 2025 8:28 am Punta Cana.- The Dominican Republic is intensifying efforts to combat the growing invasion of sargassum seaweed along its most popular beaches, particularly in Punta Cana and Bávaro. The thick mats of brown algae have become a daily challenge for workers …
  • Dominican Republic Breaks All-Time Visitor Record in First Half of 2025 July 11, 2025 3:25 pm The Dominican Republic has just achieved its highest tourism numbers in history — welcoming more than 6.1 million visitors in the first six months of 2025, driven by a huge surge in cruise passenger growth.  The announcement was made by Dominican President …
  • WestJet to launch direct Montreal–Samaná flights July 11, 2025 1:33 am WestJet has announced the launch of direct flights from Montreal to Samaná (Dominican Republic) and Managua (Nicaragua) for the first time, as well as new routes from Quebec City to San AndrĂ©s Island (Colombia) and Montego Bay (Jamaica). The expanded …
  • Dominican Low-Cost Carrier Arajet Eyes New US Routes July 10, 2025 8:41 pm Arajet, the fledgling flag-carrier from the Dominican Republic, has signaled its intention to continue its rapid expansion into the US market. The airline launched its first US route to Miami earlier this year, and has quickly grown to five active routes …
  • Wings of Change: IATA Calls Out the Cracks in Latin America’s Aviation Ascent July 9, 2025 10:51 pm In late June, over 400 senior aviation executives, policymakers, and public officials convened in Bogotá for the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) conference—marking the first time the event was hosted in …
  • Law grants VerĂłn-Punta Cana authority over land use management July 9, 2025 2:43 pm Santo Domingo.- The long-standing conflict between the VerĂłn-Punta Cana municipal district and the HigĂĽey City Council over land use authority took a new turn this week after the Legal Consultancy of the Executive Branch clarified that municipalities—not …
  • Dominican Republic surpasses 6 million visitors in first half of the year July 8, 2025 6:27 pm Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic welcomed 6,145,008 visitors during the first six months of 2025—its highest tourism figure in history. This represents an increase of nearly 2 million visitors compared to the same period in 2019 and over 185,000 more …

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