There is a bit of unease in some parts of the Caribbean this summer, as sometimes absurdly high airline prices have cooled off arrivals. Not in the Dominican Republic, where the country keeps churning out new tourism records with the […]
At the Dominican Republic’s annual tourism exchange 10 years ago, officials announced a bold plan: the country wanted to achieve 10 million annual visitors by the year 2023. It was an ambitious goal, to be sure, one that was unsurprisingly […]
If you’re a fan of rum from the Dominican Republic, you know Oliver & Oliver. The family-owned boutique rummaker produces a diverse range of Dominican brands: you might be familiar with rums like Opthimus or Rum Punta Cana — these are […]
The highly-anticipated debut of the first true theme park in the Caribbean is set for next month. On March 15, the new Katmandu Park will open to the public in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The first Caribbean outpost of the […]
Hyatt is opening the newest addition to its Inclusive Collection next week, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Dreams Flora Punta Cana is opening for stays beginning Feb. 15, according to the AMR Collection’s Web site. The 520-room-and-suite resort is […]
It’s no secret that the Dominican Republic had its best year ever for tourism arrivals in 2022, easily eclipsing its pre-pandemic record and passing 7 million annual visitors. But the Caribbean’s most popular destination is showing no signs of slowing […]
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is leading travel demand for Spring Break 2023, according to new data from Expedia. The company said travelers were already planning their spring getaways, with Punta Cana seeing the biggest increase in demand. Searches for Punta […]
It’s getting even easier for Canadians to visit Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop has officially launched new nonstop service between Hamilton, Ontario and Punta Cana. The new service, which began this month, is operating twice weekly, […]
All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]
Marriott is opening its first-ever all-inclusive W hotel in the Caribbean, region following an agreement signed in Madrid this week on the heels of the Fitur global tourism conference. Frank Rainieri’s Grupo Puntaacna has signed an agreement with MAC Hotels […]
Melia Hotels International has held the grand opening of its new “resortainment” property in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The new all-inclusive resort is called Falcon’s Resort by Melia All Suites Punta Cana, a 432-suite property that is the result of […]
Jewel Resorts is opening its second resort in the Dominican Republic this week. The new family-friendly, all-inclusive ewel Palm Beach resort will open at the former Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana. The 500-room resort is set in the Cabeza de Toro […]
Can you believe it has been nearly three years since the world changed? In that span, the destinations of the Caribbean have undergone a tumultuous, frantic, whirring upheaval, one that turned from total static to what is today an abundant, […]
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