Dominican Today

Dec 9, 2024 | dominicantoday.com

<p>Punta Cana.- Cayacoa Group Dominicana announced a strategic partnership with Archipelago International and The Agency for the management and marketing of its luxury project, Cáicu at Coral Golf Resort, during an exclusive event at The Pearl Beach Club in Punta Cana. This 360° alliance marks a significant milestone in Dominican tourism investment, combining the expertise of Archipelago International in hotel management and The Agency, a global real estate firm led by Peter Torkan. The project features 1,800 rooms across nine plots, including the Caicu Condos residential complex with 304 one- to three-bedroom apartments, over 400 condo-hotel residences under the name Aston Coral Golf Residences by Cáicu, and the luxury Gran Aston Coral Golf Resort & Spa by Cáicu with 180 rooms. The development prioritizes luxury, sustainability, and exclusivity, aiming to […]</p>

Aug 12, 2024 | dominicantoday.com | Joachim Bamrud

BY JOACHIM BAMRUDAs Luis Abinader starts his second four-year term as president of the Dominican Republic on August 16, 2024 there are high hopes for further reforms aimed at making the country even more attractive to business. The Dominican Republic, Latin America’s seventh-largest economy, is expected to post the region’s highest economic growth the next five years, according to a Latinvex analysis of projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

May 30, 2024 | dominicantoday.com

<p>Santo Domingo.- Both foreign and national tourists find a wide array of attractions in the Dominican Republic, with handicrafts being one of them. The artisans, many of whose creations are imbued with history and legends, invite visitors and collectors to take home a piece of this land. In an increasingly globalized world, the traditions and folklore of peoples are under constant threat. Handicrafts, for example, must compete with cheaper, mass-produced items from Asia. Hence, it is imperative to protect and defend this noble craft at all costs to preserve the cultural identity of communities that have passed down skills and knowledge from generation to generation for centuries. Dominican craftsmanship reflects the country’s rich culture and diversity. Despite current challenges, it remains an integral part of the national economy and a […]</p>

May 14, 2024 | dominicantoday.com

<p>Santo Domingo.- Dominican health tourism continues to solidify its position within our national brand and export portfolio. The combination of skilled medical professionals, cutting-edge technologies, and modern infrastructure paves the way for sustained growth. A recent example of collaboration in this endeavor is the inter-institutional agreement signed between Médico Express and Caribbean Health TPA to promote medical tourism and telemedicine. Alejandro Cambiaso, executive president of Médico Express, and Rodolfo Núñez-Musa, medical director of Caribbean Health, disclosed that the agreement encompasses a range of services such as diagnostics, emergency care, specialized consultations, outpatient surgeries, ophthalmology, dentistry, orthopedics, pediatrics, and endoscopy, all accessible through Médico Express San Isidro’s international department. Médico Express San Isidro stands out as an innovative outpatient health center, adhering to international standards, delivering high-quality medical services to both […]</p>

Mar 2, 2024 | dominicantoday.com

<p>Puerto Plata – The Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) highlighted the tourism dynamism of Puerto Plata, a destination that the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) promotes, especially at the Tourism Fair La Vitrina de ANATO 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. For this reason, David Llibre affirmed that just as the DR slogan says, Puerto Plata also has it all by indicating that the province has all the tourist attractions to provide visitors with a unique and pleasurable experience. “Puerto Plata is in a historic moment in tourism; we see the boom, the resurgence of this destination whose growth is basically due to the cruise industry since of the 2 million cruise passengers that the country received in 2023, 1.7 million came through Puerto Plata,” he said. The president of Asonahores emphasized […]</p>