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Read → State bank Banreservas throws its weight behind Punta Bergantín as the Dominican Republic's New North: investment, jobs and a bet on Puerto Plata.
Read → The Dominican tourism sector generates thousands of jobs each year, but many young people lack the technical preparation hotels and airlines demand.
Read → Gregorio Luperón airport expands its connectivity with direct flights to Colombia and Canada for the 2026-2027 winter season, according to Aerodom.
Read → The meetings and events segment leaves three times more spending per visitor in the Dominican Republic. The opportunity sits in the provinces, not only in Punta Cana.
Read → Dominican civil aviation will install interactive flight simulators at the 28th Santo Domingo International Book Fair in 2026.
Read → A sector voice warns that the country's hallmark friendly service is fading. The opportunity lies in training.
Read → The destination combines polo, champagne and luxury networking to wrap up the summer season.
Read → The country shows up in international shortlists for the 2026 winter high season. Punta Cana and Bávaro lead the charge, but the knock-on effect reaches the whole tourism economy.
Read → The Santo Domingo Hotel Association hosts the sixth edition of SDQ MICE with 50 buyers from 11 markets and more than 50 Dominican companies.
Read → The 11th edition of Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort's Culinary Week runs from October 18 to 25 with fine dining and guest culinary talent.
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Hotels, airlines, MITUR, cruises and destinations. One sharp email a day. Free.
The brief Dominican travel professionals read every morning.