LIAT AIR SET TO EXPAND SERVICES TO COLOMBIA AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Liat Air is preparing for further expansion across the Caribbean and into Central and South America. The carrier already serves more than 13 destinations in just over a year of operations. Chief Executive Officer Hafsah Abdulsalam has confirmed...

Dominican Republic reports 4.6% growth in air tourism

Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado announced that the Dominican Republic welcomed 8,592,694 visitors between January and September 2025, marking a new milestone for the tourism sector and reaffirming its vital role in the national...

The Reef: Sustainable Luxury Living on Playa Bonita in the Dominican Republic

Las Terrenas, once a small fishing village on the Samaná Peninsula of the Dominican Republic, has evolved into one of the Caribbean’s most compelling real estate markets. Infrastructure improvements, strong tourism growth, and rising international...

Abinader declares Dominican Republic the top investment destination in Latin America

Uvero Alto.- President Luis Abinader affirmed that the Dominican Republic is now the best place in Latin America to invest, during the inauguration of the W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive resort—a USD 160 million project developed by Marriott...

Best October half-term holiday deals

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The World’s Deadliest Travel Destinations for Americans in 2025

Last August, Taylor Swift cancelled shows in Vienna, Austria after authorities announced arrests over a terror plot targeting the concerts. Amidst rising terrorist claims throughout Europe, Italy has remained at a Level 2 travel advisory for...

Air Canada’s Vacation’s Nino Montagnese has a message for travel advisors

As it celebrates 50 years of travel, Air Canada Vacation’s Vice President, Nino Montagnese penned a letter to travel advisors and supplier partners to say ‘Thanks.’ In it, Montagnese writes: “I wanted to take a moment to personally reach out and...

Dominican Republic showcased in New York as regional leader in health tourism

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is emerging as a top destination for medical tourism, offering world-class hospitals, international accreditations, bilingual professionals, and treatment costs 40–60% lower than in the United States....

American Airlines Expands Miami–Caribbean Schedule for Peak Holiday Travel, From Puerto Rico to Jamaica

American Airlines is making a major expansion into the Caribbean for the upcoming holiday season, unveiling a significant ramp-up of flights from its Miami International Airport hub to destinations across the region. The move strengthens Miami’s...

Blue Bachata in the Dominican Republic

The known that became new In some of my writings, I have shared moments from journeys to distant places — far-flung geographies that carried the allure of the unfamiliar. But few travels have transformed my sense of place as deeply as this one to...

U.S. Consul General highlights tourism growth in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- U.S. Consul General William Swaney highlighted the importance of tourism and gastronomy for the Dominican Republic and bilateral relations. He praised the growth of destinations like Punta Cana and Puerto Plata and noted that...

Dominican Republic named guest country for FIT 2026

Santo Domingo.- The 2025 edition of the Latin American International Tourism Fair (FIT) closed with record attendance, drawing over 140,000 visitors, participation from 60 countries, all Argentine provinces, more than 1,930 exhibitors, and over...

Arajet expands Santo Domingo–Costa Rica route

Santo Domingo.- Starting in December, Dominican airline Arajet will expand service on its route between Las Américas International Airport (AILA) in Santo Domingo and Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, Costa Rica. Currently...

US$50 million to be invested to combat sargassum in the Caribbean, starting in the Dominican Republic

External source New York.- InterEnergy Group announced the launch of a US$50 million fund to combat sargassum in the Caribbean, beginning with the Dominican Republic, uniting public and private efforts to protect the region’s environment and...

Dominican Republic shines at FIT 2025 en Argentina

Argentina.- The Dominican Republic is participating in the International Tourism Fair (FIT) 2025 in Argentina, highlighting the country as a top source market. In the first half of 2025, arrivals from Argentina grew 89.5% compared to 2024, making...

Court rejects emergencies in Azuay and four other provinces; Dundee ends operations at Loma Larga; Noboa extends Guayaquil holiday by a day

The Constitutional Court on Friday rejected President Daniel Noboa’s emergency declaration for five provinces, including Azuay, but allowed the order to stand for Carchi and Imbabura. The court said that “the facts do not justify” emergency status...

Casa de Campo’s Food and Wine Festival Is Back With Star Chefs, Champagne Lunches, and a Taste of the Dominican Republic

At Marina Casa de Campo, the music starts as the sun dips behind the yachts. Glasses clink, the scent of grilled seafood drifts through the air, and some of the culinary world’s most recognizable names are about to take the stage. It’s almost time...

Turnkey Investing: How Hotel-Managed Properties Are Driving Real Estate Returns in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has quickly become one of the most compelling destinations for international real estate investors, not only because of its robust tourism industry and favourable tax environment but also due to the rise of hotel-managed...

ASUTIL Conference 2026 location announced as Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

LATIN AMERICA. The annual ASUTIL Conference will take place in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana on 2-5 June 2026, the Latin American travel retail industry association has announced. The event will take place at the Paradisus by...

Smart Travel: Florida Keys Ramps Up Airlift, Accommodations and More; HX Sends Hybrid-Powered Ship to Seattle; New Research Highlights Latin America’s Traveler Preferences; and More

I’m back on the ground and catching my breath after a whirlwind rush of travel, and I’m extra excited to bring you this week’s top business travel stories. From a hybrid-powered ship’s splashy Seattle debut to fresh updates from the Florida Keys...