This week in Punta Cana, the CEO of Lopesan Hotel Group, Francisco Lopez, met with President Luis Abinader and Minister David Collado to discuss the development of the ‘La Ceiba’ hotel. The Lopesan Group plans to invest 233.5 million dollars in the hotel, set to have 1,204 rooms for a maximum of 2,246 guests between …
Dominican Republic
Widespread blackouts that began in the Dominican Republic last week have persisted over the past few days in parts of the country. As a result, people have taken to the streets to express their anger over the issue, including in Santiago, the country’s second-largest city. According to the area’s power company Edenorte, maintenance work is …
Yesterday evening, two people were injured in Santiago, Dominican Republic, after two separate incidents of gun violence. 19-year-old Jonathan Cabrera was shot in the abdomen at the Lovera Bar discotheque and 31-year-old Federico Lara Tapia was shot in the foot at Lovera Bar 2. At this time, the motivation behind the shootings is not known. …
Visitors flying to Punta Cana this year can look forward to visiting Katmandu Park, the first major theme park in the Caribbean. Located close to the airport and major resorts, the theme park offers world-class rides and entertainment for guests. Set to open later this year, the theme park will significantly help strengthen Punta Cana’s …
The Dominican Republic has been seeing a strong recovery in international travel in the past few months. With record-breaking arrival numbers reported in April, many parts of the country have welcomed more travelers than before the pandemic. Santo Domingo, the country’s capital, is no exception. Although the Dominican Republic is mainly known for its tropical …
This Monday, The Ministry of Public Health in the Dominican Republic reported 107 new cases of Covid-19, with one death, in the last 24 hours. There are currently 536 active cases in the country. According to the National Epidemiology Directorate, the total number of deaths in the region to date totals 4,377. The majority of …
The Dominican Republic has begun building Médico Express, a brand new clinic that aims to offer top-notch healthcare for tourists. The center is especially geared towards health tourism, a type of international travel that allows visitors to undergo medical procedures outside of their home country. Not only is it cheaper, but the quality can also …
Punta Cana is set to open one of the modern and sophisticated resort hotels by fall 2023. The new hotel, named Secrets Tides Punta Cana Resort & Spa, comes with 670 rooms and an array of luxurious amenities including its spa and nature-inspired interior decor. Offering plenty of entertainment and relaxation options, the resort is …
As of this month, the Dominican Republic has been declared the best-connected location in the Caribbean for domestic and international flights. This comes after the Director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), Hector Porcella, stated that the Dominican government had invested thousands of U.S Dollars to boost the domestic flight market, making affordable …
Tourists have been warned to take extra precautions when travelling through the Haiti-Dominican Republic border, after a rise in kidnappings. This comes after two groups of missionaries travelling from Santo Domingo to Port-Au-Prince in Haiti have been kidnapped by gangs in the past 6 months, with the most recent incident taking place only 5 days …