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OAS to Support Registration of Haitian Workers in Dominican Republic

Above: OAS SG Jose Miguel Insulza and Dominican Deputy FM Cesar Dargam (OAS Photo/Juan Manuel Herrera) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of American States will be supporting a joint initiative between the governments of Haiti and the Dominican […]

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The Golf List — The Caribbean's 10 Best Golf Resorts For 2013

They may be the only places in the West Indies where you intentionally avoid the sand. Indeed, the Caribbean has some of the world’s most beautiful golf courses, and golf tourism continues to grow in the region. Of course, when […]

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Cap Cana's Bohemian Corner

Above: Juanillo Beach (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA — The Punta Cana region is the Dominican Republic’s tourism engine — an amalgam of all-inclusive resorts and exclusive accommodations. Toward the south on the Dominican Republic’s coast […]

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Remittances to Caribbean Remain Stable

Above: Port-au-Prince (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Remittances to the Caribbean remained effectively flat in 2012, with a 0.1 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to estimates from the Multilateral Investment Fund. There were a total […]


AMResorts Names New COO

Above: the Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts has named Gabriel Felip its new Chief Operating Officer, the company announced this week. Felip, a longtime travel industry veteran, will be responsible for “streamlining operations” in […]


MLT Vacations Adds Three Resorts in Dominican Republic's Samana

Above: the Grand Bahia Principe Cayacoa in Samana By Alexander Britell MLT Vacations’ United and Delta Vacations are adding three new resorts in the Dominican Republic’s Samana. The company announced the move during the DATE tourism conference in Punta Cana […]

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Rum Journal: Barcelo, Papa's Pilar Highlight RumXP Award Winners

Above: Papa’s Pilar Blonde The results from this year’s RumXP awards are in, with several notable highlights. Taking home the premium rum category’s Best in Class was the Dominican Republic’s Barcelo Imperial Anniversario 30, while the Best in Class in […]


Westin Puntacana Resort & Club Planning December Opening

Above: construction at the Westin Puntacana (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA — The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club is on track for a Dec. 20 opening, the project announced Thursday. The 200-room resort, which broke ground in January, […]


Dominican Republic Eyes 10 Million Annual Visitors By 2023

Above: Punta Palmera (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA — The Dominican Republic has big ambitions for its tourism sector, hoping to attract 10 million annual visitors by 2023. That would represent a drastic jump from its current totals […]

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Gray Line Expands to Dominican Republic

Above: Punta Cana By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA – Tour operator Gray Line is expanding to the Dominican Republic, the company announced Wednesday. Gray Line Dominican Republic, which will be based in Punta Cana, will have locations in areas across […]


Sheraton Returning to Santo Domingo

Above: a rendering of the Sheraton Santo Domingo By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA — The Sheraton brand will be returning to Santo Domingo in December with the opening of the Sheraton Santo Domingo Hotel, Starwood Hotels announced. The 245-room hotel, […]


Royalton Punta Cana, Memories Splash Resorts Set for November Opening

Above: a rendering of the main pool at the Royalton By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA — The Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino and Memories Splash resorts are set to open on Nov. 9, according to Todd Kirlik, director of […]


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