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 …
Punta Cana
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 …
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 in the Dominican Republic are increasingly opting for private short-term rentals such as those offered by Airbnb rather than resort-style hotels. While the shift started gradually during the COVID pandemic, it has become more apparent over the past few months. Some parts of the country, especially Punta Cana and the capital Santo Domingo have …
Frontier Airlines is the latest U.S low-cost airline to announce new routes to the Dominican Republic for this summer. The airline is currently expanding to various Latin American destinations from its Tampa hub, including two in the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. It is one of several U.S-based airlines to open up new …
WestJet is offering travellers up to USD $350 off an all-inclusive five-night stay at Melia Punta Cana Beach Resort when booked before May 9th. The ‘adults-only’ resort (18+) boasts spectacular oceanfront views and several amenities, including access to the Cocotal Golf and Country Club, a spa and fitness centre and four outdoor pools. The resort …
With millions of tourists expected to visit the Dominican Republic this year, Punta Cana stands out as the island’s most popular destination. A recent study published by the international travel insurance group Allianz revealed that Punta Cana is the 5th most popular summer destination this year for U.S tourists. Countless tourists head to the sunny …
Protests have broken out this week in the Dominican city of Pedernales surrounding a new tourism development plan for the town of Cabo Rojo. The “Tourism Development Master Plan for Cabo Rojo-Pedernales” was green-lit by president Luis Abinader in December 2021, stating that the project will radically transform the lives of citizens in the Pedernales …
The Dominican Republic welcomed a record-breaking 626,000 tourists in April, the highest ever reported number for that month. While most flew by plane, over 129,000 cruise ship passengers visited the country’s ports. These figures indicate a strong recovery for Dominican Republic tourism after the COVID pandemic, which significantly affected travelers’ vacation plans. With entry restrictions …