New data published by online digital trends analyst company ForwardKeys show that the Dominican Republic is one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean. International travel arrivals seem to corroborate the island’s steady rise in popularity, as record numbers of tourists chose to vacation in the Dominican Republic. A record-breaking 7 million people are projected …

The Dominican Republic Institute of Traffic and Terrestrial Transport (known as Intrant) has announced new safety measures in the wake of a tourist bus crash in Bávaro, near Punta Cana, on October 6th. The fatal accident left three tourists dead – Karla Rodriguez Dionisio, a 33-year-old Peruvian, and two Argentinians, Valeria Paola Medina, 44 years …

Punta Cana is home to most of the top resorts in the Dominican Republic. The tropical tourist hotspot is quickly earning a reputation as one of the preferred destinations for Americans and Canadians as more airlines launch new flights there over the following months. We’ve rounded up five of the highest-rated resorts in Punta Cana …

The famed international hospitality firm Marriott has signed an agreement to build the first W Resort in the Dominican Republic in Punta Cana. Set for opening in 2024, the new luxury resort is a major milestone in Marriot’s W brand and will be one of the first all-inclusive resorts to feature on the list of …

Hodelpa, a real estate development firm, is building a massive new residential area in Puerto Plata, one of the top resort destinations in the Dominican Republic. Aiming to attract both tourists and locals, the new resort and residential area is expected to diversify tourism accommodation in the Puerto Plata area. The new development, called Xanadú …

American low cost carrier JetBlue has announced new deals on flights to Santo Domingo and Punta Cana this fall from several U.S cities. JetBlue is one of the largest low-cost airlines in North America, and the carrier is hoping to encourage even more travelers to fly to the Dominican Republic, one of its most important …

JetBlue representatives have said that the airline is working to address a growing number of delayed flights to the Dominican Republic. JetBlue is the most important U.S.-based airline that flies to the country, and the carrier has come under fire several times this year over poor customer service and sudden flight cancellations. Passengers are exasperated …

The Canadian low-cost airline Sunwing has recently announced a new vacation package in partnership with the Spanish company Be Live Hotels to guarantee the best winter vacation for Canadians in the Dominican Republic.  The new concept, called Be Live Advantage, will allow travelers to explore and enjoy the best destinations in the Caribbean country. The …

Hilton Garden Inn La Romana will open its doors in January 2023 in La Romana, a popular resort destination in the southeastern Dominican Republic. The hotel is Hilton’s newest property in the tropical country, which has seen a flurry of new openings in recent months as more and more travelers chose to vacation there.  The …

Three tourists have died, and over 40 are injured after a tourist bus carrying 50 passengers crashed on Thursday morning in Bávaro, near Punta Cana. The accident has prompted authorities to tackle road safety in the popular resort town, where tourist busses transport people from hotels to famous seaside attractions. Three tourists died on the …