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• United expands in Houston with $2.6B Terminal Project, state-of-the-art baggage system, New Club and new jobs December 1, 2023 9:33 am Terminal B investments include expansion of 40 gates for larger aircraft, allowing for 40% more people to fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport HOUSTON – United announced growth plans in Houston that include a $2.6 billion renovation and expansion …
• Air Transat To Serve San Salvador And Liberia Year-Round December 1, 2023 2:02 am Summary Air Transat announces year-round routes from Montreal to San Salvador and Liberia, offering travelers more opportunities to explore these destinations. The expansion of operations will have a positive impact on tourism and the economy of El …
• Punta Cana Airport attracts more than 67% of travelers in the Dominican Republic November 30, 2023 8:39 pm Punta Cana.- During the first ten months of 2023, Punta Cana International Airport emerged as the primary entry point for foreign visitors to the Dominican Republic, handling 67.71% (3,788,198) of all international arrivals. This data, as highlighted in …
• IDB Invest supports Four Seasons Resort in the Dominican Republic November 30, 2023 12:38 am IDB Invest has partnered with Cisneros Real Estate to provide $134.6 million in financing to Four Seasons Resort and Residences which is part of Tropicalia, a sustainable mixed-use resort under development in the Dominican Republic.  The financing consists …
• Adompretur announces new date for national tourism journalism award gala November 28, 2023 8:37 pm Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Tourist Press (Adompretur) announced that the 19th edition of the Epifanio Lantigua National Tourist Journalism Award will be held next Tuesday, December 5, at 6:00 p.m., in the National Police auditorium, …
• Dominican tourism anchors its interest in the “Big Apple” November 27, 2023 12:50 pm Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism has launched the “Change the Season” campaign, recognizing New York City as a key source of tourists for the country. David Collado, the Dominican Minister of Tourism, highlighted the United …
• Skyhigh opens Miami-Punta Cana with three weekly flights November 25, 2023 7:55 pm Skyhigh Dominicana Airlines inaugurated a new air link at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), connecting the city of Miami and Punta Cana with direct flights three times a week: Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays. While participating in the ceremony, the …
• Curio by Hilton to arrive in Dominican Republic November 24, 2023 11:46 pm Following Marriott and Four Seasons announcing hotel development in the Dominican Republic, Hilton has signed a management agreement for the first all-inclusive Curio Collection by Hilton property on the island. The new-build, called Zemi Miches All- …
• Dominican Skyhigh inaugurates route to Miami from Punta Cana Airport November 24, 2023 2:24 pm Punta cana.- Skyhigh Dominicana, a Dominican airline, has recently launched a new direct flight route connecting Miami, USA, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This service will operate three times a week: Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The inauguration …
• Need A Resort Vacation Without the Crowds? Destination Is Everything November 24, 2023 11:56 am Bookings for flights to the Caribbean are up 48% from pre-pandemic levels during the usually slower summer season. Now travel experts wonder just how hectic winter will be in the Caribbean. With the summer slowdown in arrivals erased, and the most popular …
• United Airlines Confirms Tulum Airport (TQO) Flight Schedule November 23, 2023 1:53 am Dark/Light Mode (20/11/23)  United Airlines has confirmed plans to launch non-stop flights between Mexico's soon-to-open Tulum International Airport (TQO) and New York/Newark, Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago. Located approximately 90 …
• Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana seals agreement to stop sexual exploitation November 22, 2023 3:25 pm Santo Domingo.- Tourism, as one of the largest industries globally, plays a significant role in job creation and economic generation. However, it also brings about various economic, social, and environmental impacts, not all of which are positive. A major …
• Ana Vilchez takes on Dominican Republic's cruise director role November 21, 2023 3:40 pm Salazar's untimely death in May was widely mourned in her country and across the cruise industry after her more than 30 years championing the business. 'We miss her. It was a huge loss for the industry,' Vilchez said. She spoke of Salazar's …
• AAA Expects Nearly 261,000 West Virginians to Travel Over the Thanksgiving Holiday November 20, 2023 11:38 pm BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — AAA is projecting that nearly 261,000 West Virginia residents will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, from Wednesday through Sunday. They will be among the 55.4 million Americans expected to travel, the third …
• AAA forecasts 2M Georgians will travel during Thanksgiving holiday November 20, 2023 11:59 am ATLANTA – During the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, two million Georgians are expected to travel making this year’s forecast the second highest on record. AAA projects 2 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving holiday …