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Dominican Republic to Open Training School for Larimar Craftsmen

Above: Larimar (Photo: CIG) By the Caribbean Journal staff It is a stone found only in the Dominican Republic. And now, a semi-precious stone called Larimar will get its own school in the country. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce […]

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Sonesta’s New Destination Resort Project in the Dominican Republic

Sonesta is partnering with development firm CLERHP on a major new development in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. […]

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An Inside Look at the Transformed Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana

After a recent visit to the Dominican Republic by Caribbean Journal, it appears as though new COVID-19-related safety measures are making hotel guests feel comfortable booking at AMResorts’ two hottest properties in the country. CJ was on hand recently as […]

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Here Are the Dominican Republic Hotels That Are Open Right Now

The Dominican Republic has more hotels currently open to international visitors than any other Caribbean destination, and there are more to come if all continues to go well with the country’s COVID-19 reopening. The Dominican Republic initially reopened to tourism […]

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AMResorts’ Colette Baruth on What’s Next for All-Inclusive

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Colette Baruth, senior vice president of global commerce and distribution for AMResorts, is an avid cruise fan, but that didn’t keep her from humbly admitting the industry’s expected slow period could benefit the all-inclusive hotel […]

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Two Punta Cana Resorts “Exchange” Brands

AMResorts has “exchanged” brands at a pair of resorts in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.  The company said the Now Larimar Punta Cana will reopen as the adults-only Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana. What was the Secrets Royal Beach […]

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The Outlook for the Hotel Business in the Dominican Republic

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Lucien Echavarria, Northeast director of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism, is both optimistic and cautious when predicting just how and when her country’s hotels will reopen to the world following the coronavirus. Echavarria, who […]

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Hyatt Opens New Dominican Republic Resorts

Hyatt has officially opened a pair of new all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic, in partnership with Playa Hotels and Resorts. The new Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana have opened in the tony Cap Cana enclave […]

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How AMResorts Is Getting Greener

The Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel company, AMResorts, is continuing to grow its green practices with six resorts achieving Rainforest Alliance certification this year alone: Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana, Breathless Punta Cana Resort & […]

Now Onyx All-Inclusive Resort Breaks Ground in Punta Cana

Above: a rendering of the new Now resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Now Onyx all-inclusive resort has officially broken ground in the Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana tourism hub. The all-inclusive resort is being developed by Spanish group Martinon, with […]

The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Punta Cana

While Punta Cana began with its groundbreaking airport and the Puntacana Resort and Club, it’s grown into one of the largest stretches of connected beaches and resorts in the world. Today, greater Punta Cana includes a diverse range of areas […]

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