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• Massive seaweed bloom sparking tourism concerns in Dominican Republic September 3, 2021 6:18 pm By Marta Florian Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Sep 3 (EFE).- An unprecedented seaweed bloom has invaded portions of the Dominican Republic’s white-sand beaches and clear-blue sea this summer, sparking concerns for a tourism industry that is struggling to …
• Vacation time? Consider these direct routes from Houston to the August 27, 2021 5:20 pm The islands making up the Caribbean may seem like far-off destinations, but in fact, many are a simple plane ride away from Houston.The Caribbean is made up of hundreds of islands, with each country or territory made up of its own distinct culture, food, …
• Brazil's GOL Reveals When It Will Resume International Flights August 18, 2021 8:30 pm The Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aereas has confirmed it will restart flying internationally on November 3rd. After more than a year and a half of shutting down its international connectivity, the airline will resume some operations. Let’s investigate …
• Dominican Republic president gets third Covid jab July 22, 2021 9:29 am SANTO DOMINGO: The Dominican Republic’s President Luis Abinader received a third Covid vaccine dose on Wednesday and urged the population of the tourism-reliant Caribbean nation to follow his example. The 54-year-old, who had previously received two doses …
• Meliá Hotels Joins Integrated Development Enterprise for IP-Driven Parks, Resorts, Media, & Merchandise July 12, 2021 3:05 pm Joint venture with Meliá Hotels International brings access to prime real estate and a global operating presence in major tourist destinations in 40 countries. With proven theme park success in Europe, an award-winning creative team, patented technologies, …
• American arrested over assassination of Haitian president worked with Sean Penn July 10, 2021 5:17 pm An American arrested over the assassination of Haiti's president worked with Sean Penn after the star set up a charity to help rebuild the island after its devastating 2020 earthquake, it emerged Saturday.  James Solages, 35, worked as a driver and …
• Haiti pleads with US to send in troops amid fears 'terrorists' are planning to attack infrastracture July 10, 2021 1:23 am Haiti officials have pleaded with the US to send in military troops amid fears so-called 'urban terrorists' are planning to attack the nation's airport, gas reserves and port as the country teeters on the brink of chaos.   Haiti's Minister …
• Two US 'mercenaries' arrested over Haiti president assassination say they were hired as TRANSLATORS July 9, 2021 9:53 pm Two US citizens arrested over the assassination of Jovenel Moïse have allegedly claimed they were hired as translators in a plot to arrest the Haitian president but not to kill him.  Haitian-born American citizens James Solages, 35, and Joseph Vincent, 55, …
• Haiti on the brink of chaos: Desperate fugitive mercenary bursts into family home, bleeds to death July 9, 2021 5:38 pm Haiti is on the brink of chaos after the assassination of the president with desperate fugitive mercenaries dying in the streets, a town official lynched and burned to death and prisoners mutinying in jails. Gunfire rang out across the capital Port au …
• UNWTO in Mexico to build on historic political support for tourism Americas July 3, 2021 5:45 am UNWTO Vicky Karantzavelou / 02 Jul 2021 08:23 599 Meeting with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili commended his leadership from the very start of the pandemic. This included ensuring that Mexico continued to …
• Resumption of flights between Paris, Haiti and the Dominican Republic June 29, 2021 2:42 pm Haiti - Air Caraïbes : Resumption of flights between Paris, Haiti and the Dominican Republic 29/06/2021 09:08:26 Following the relaxation of travel restrictions, the airline company Air Caraïbes, rminds that it has resumed its connections from …
• What Mexico’s FAA Category Two Designation Means For Air Travel May 27, 2021 5:39 pm Mexico is an important leisure and business destination for U.S. travelers. Their recent downgrade ... [+] to "Category 2" by the FAA temporarily stops growth of Mexican airlines into the U.S. and restricts U.S airlines code-sharing with Mexican …
• Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana launches in October May 12, 2021 6:52 am Resorts Vicky Karantzavelou / 12 May 2021 09:34 90 Bookings open for all-inclusive resort featuring 228 suites, 40 ultra-luxe villas with private pools and expansive restaurant and entertainment village.  MIAMI – Karisma Hotels & Resorts, the award …
• 10 Barceló Hotel Group Properties Achieve Green Globe Certification May 7, 2021 6:32 am Although Covid restrictions have affected hotel operations, great effort is taken to maintain as many green initiatives as possible at individual properties. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten Barceló …
• Dominican Republic Reports Positive Recovery Numbers May 5, 2021 9:02 am The Dominican Republic is reporting positive data as international tourism to the Caribbean destination recovers. In March, the D.R. welcomed 263,857 non-resident foreign passengers, a 56% increase compared to February, and 3.4% over March 2020. Over 70% …