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Caribbean Islands, UpdatesDominican Republic, Spain

Madrid to Samana (DR) Route Inaugurated by Air-Europa

July 22. Air Europa has launched, for the first time, the Madrid-Samaná link, an operation that consolidates confidence in the destination Dominican Republic in its ongoing recovery and growth of…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesDominican Republic, Tourism

That’s the Spirit! Three More Caribbean Routes Re-Launched

July 15. Spirit Airlines has relaunched three routes to the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The low-cost carrier has restarted daily service from Orlando to Cancun, along with service to…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesCOVID, Dominican Republic, Economy, Tourism

D.R.: Health Security Protocols, Vaccination & Pent-Up Demand Combine to A Success Story

July 3. The Dominican Republic is leading the recovery of tourism in the Caribbean, driven by strong demand from US travelers. In a country where tourism makes up 17% of…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesCOVID, Dominican Republic

Dominicans to get third dose of vaccine; should be different from already received vaccine

Vice President Raquel Peña says that the public health authorities are giving the go ahead for a third dose of vaccination to Dominicans. The Vice President is the head of…

North America, UpdatesDominican Republic, Flights, USA

American Airlines Announces Service to Samana, Dominican Republic

June 12. There’s a new way to get to one of the Dominican Republic’s hottest destinations. American Airlines has kicked off its first-ever service to Samana, with new weekly service…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesCOVID, Dominican Republic, Health

Iberostar Set to Vaccinate All Staff at Resorts in the Dominican Republic

May 7. Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has begun the process of vaccinating its more than 3,000 employees at its resorts in the Dominican Republic. This initiative, which has been coordinated…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesDominican Republic, Tourism

Epic Rebound: Dominican Republic Airports Seeing 2018 Traffic

The Caribbean country of the Dominican Republic has been recovering well, with Santo Domingo and Santiago, the two main cities, recovering fastest. These cities alone will have nearly 400 departures…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesDominican Republic, Tourism

(D.R.) Flights to the Dominican Republic Are Booming: Avianca and JetBlue Increase Operations

April 15. The Civil Aviation Board (JAC) approved a request for a Special Permit in favor of the air operator Avianca and an amendment to the operating permit of the…

Central America, Restrictions by countryDominican Republic, PANAMA, Tourism

Panama. Tourist Card for Cubans and Dominicans No Longer Needed

March 22. From this moment on, all Cubans who want to travel to the Central American country must apply for the Tourism Visa at the Panamanian consulate located in the…

North America, UpdatesDominican Republic, Tourism, USA

American Airlines Is Launching a New Route to the Dominican Republic

American Airlines is launching flights to its newest Caribbean destination: the Samana peninsula of the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. In June, the world’s largest airline will kick off…