AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAirlift Boost for DR: Southwest Airlines announced four new nonstop routes from Nashville starting March 13, including Saturday-only service to Punta Cana (plus Aruba, Montego Bay, and St. Thomas), adding more U.S. access to the Dominican Republic’s top beach gateway. Tourism Policy Push: The Dominican Senate Tourism Commission advanced two bills to diversify tourism—one to promote gastronomic tourism and protect culinary heritage, and another to create CONDETUSA to regulate and promote health tourism nationwide. Local Development with Bank Backing: Banreservas supported the launch of Cacao Green Ecoluxury, a nature-and-sustainability-focused mountain real estate development aimed at jobs and community growth in the Cibao Sur Ecological Corridor. Aviation Demand Snapshot: ALTA reported the DR hit a record 1.6 million air passengers in May 2026 (+9.2% year over year), with U.S. traffic up 5.6% and Canada up 10.5%. Santo Domingo Mobility: The Floating Bridge over the Ozama River will close Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for vessel passage, with drivers urged to use alternate routes. Punta Cana Spotlight: The Corales Puntacana Championship continues at Puntacana Resort, with Todd Clements taking a two-stroke lead after a 6-under 66.
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