September 2021
Swoop announced new non-stop service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Flights to Punta Cana are set to take off on December 5, 2021 and to celebrate the new service to the Dominican Republic, Swoop is offering a limited quantity of introductory one-way fares starting from just $200† CAD…
Miami Florida.- The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, signed this Tuesday collaboration and intention agreements with representatives of tour operators, air transport agencies and cruise ships based in the state of Florida to strengthen relations between the Dominican Republic and said companies, with the in order to attract more tourists to the country. During meetings…
Samaná.- The tourist destination of Samaná, one of the most important in the country, is also added to the list of Dominican poles to be added to the direct routes served by Russian airlines after the unrestricted reactivation of air flow between Russia and the Dominican Republic. With the departure of Nordwind Airlines flight N4-513,…
The Dominican Republic has updated its entry requirements for Canadians, eliminating the need for PCR testing upon arrival and making it easier for them to visit the destination. With regular flights resuming to major destinations such as Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, the following Covid-19 protocols apply: Random Temperature Checks and Breath Tests Administered at…
Cabarete, Puerto Plata.- In an emotional and well attended event, attended by the main authorities of Puerto Plata and this municipality, the Minister of Tourism, David Collado led the official launch of Cabarete as the capital “Wind and Surf City.” The declaration was made by the mayor of Cabarete Freddy Cruz, who read Resolution 08-21. Collado…
The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, reported that the United States improved the level of travel alert to the Dominican Republic, reducing it to level 2 in Covid 19, which places the country as the least risky country in the region. from the Caribbean. Collado thanked all the authorities of the Ministry of Tourism, the…
Russian tourism has returned strongly to the Dominican Republic, after the opening of flights. Now it is the airline Aeroflot that has requested to operate three weekly flights to Punta Cana from Moscow, according to the Civil Aviation Board (JAC). The flights would be carried out on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays in Airbus A359 type…
This Tuesday, September 7, has been the day set by the Canadian authorities to lift the restrictions on flights to the Dominican Republic and vice versa, after operations were affected by the pandemic. According to the Dominican Ambassador to Canada, Michelle Cohen, expectations are high after guaranteeing the best levels of biosecurity to tourists, in…
In mid-August the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) ordered hotels to open 100% of their rooms and currently 87.5% of hotels have opened their doors. According to Mitur statistics, the Dominican Republic, the occupancy rate continued to grow in August 2021, compared to July. The hotel occupancy rate in the country in August was 64.80%, only…
Las Terrenas, Samaná.- Rom Akerson from Costa Rica, obtained first place in the elite category in the Xterra Dominican Republic triathlon, held last weekend in Las Terrenas, Samaná, with representatives from 11 countries. The second place was obtained by Kieran McPherson from New Zealand, followed by the Mexican Francisco Serrano, while, in women, the first…