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Dominican Republic to Reopen for Tourism July 1

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The entire country of the Dominican Republic will open up for international tourism beginning July 1, according to Lucien Echavarria, director at the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic. In an exclusive interview with Caribbean Journal, Echavarria said about […]

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Spirit Airlines Is Relaunching Flights to the Caribbean

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Spirit Airlines is planning a major relaunch of its flight service to the Caribbean over the next two months, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The low-cost carrier is planning a roll-out of relaunched routes in June and July, kicking off as […]

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Two Punta Cana Resorts "Exchange" Brands

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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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Punta Cana Is Getting a New Radisson Blu Resort

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The Radisson Blu resort brand is coming to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.  Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of what will be the new Radisson Blu Resort and Residences Punta Cana, slated to open its doors in […]


Delta Is Ramping Up Its Caribbean Flights in June

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Delta is planning a relaunch of a number of its Caribbean flight routes in June, Caribbean Journal has learned.  After operating just a handful of routes to the Caribbean in May, Delta Air Lines is planning to operate a total […]


Serenade Punta Cana Focusing on Travel Advisors Ahead of September Debut

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The Serenade Punta Cana Beach, Spa and Casino Resort, which is planning to open in September, is putting its focus on travel advisors.  The Dominican Republic property has launched a new program for travel advisors with special rates from Oct. […]

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Hyatt Launching New “Care and Cleanliness” Program

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Another major global hotel brand has launched a new hygiene initiative — Hyatt. Accompanying similar announcements by Marriott and Hilton, Hyatt has revealed plans for a new “Global Care and Cleanliness Commitment” in light of the new realities of the hospitality […]


The Outlook for the Hotel Business in the Dominican Republic

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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 […]


From St Maarten to Punta Cana, 10 Beaches to Dream About

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We’re all thinking of the Caribbean right now, and in an uneasy time the region’s beauty and its people inspire us to be hopeful about tomorrow.  In the meantime, imagining ourselves on stunning Caribbean beaches is a form of solace […]

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All-Inclusive Finest Punta Cana Planning December Debut

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Excellence Resorts is planning to debut its new Finest Punta Cana resort in December.  The property has a targeted opening date of Dec. 18, 2020, according to the company’s Web site.  It will be the second property for Excellence’s all-ages […]


Hard Rock Punta Cana to Host Top Dominican Tourism Conference

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The tourism hub of Punta Cana will play host to the leading tourism conference in the Dominican Republic next month.  ASONAHORES, the Dominican Republic’s national hotel and tourism association, will run the 20th edition of the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange […]


The 6 Best Punta Cana Resorts for Luxe Vacations

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Long gone are the days where the Dominican Republic was known only for inexpensive all-inclusive getaways: today the Dominican Republic can match any other destination in the Caribbean for the quality and variety of its luxe hotels, many of which […]


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