State invests 761 million in PCR tests

Minister says the country has saved five billion pesos in the purchase of these tests.

Timely detection of Covid-19 disease is vital in the treatment and isolation process to stop the spread, so the availability of PCR tests is essential for such management of the virus.

In this sense, the Minister of Public Health, Daniel Rivera, reported today that the Government has made an investment of 761 million pesos in PCR tests, which are performed free of charge to people and have saved the State five billion pesos in the purchase.

In total, the Doctor Defilló National Laboratory has carried out one million 353 thousand 193 tests, while in the first 16 days of November 89 thousand 468 PCR tests had been carried out.

He explained that there are 650 thousand PCR tests available, and the same number of antigens, which is why he guaranteed the supply in this demand that has been presented in recent weeks.

In these positions, the presence of people who go in search of tests is notorious, whether for their jobs, travel, or a small number who attend due to symptoms.

He attributed the reduction in mortality to more diagnoses (due to the tests carried out), vaccination, booster doses, use of outpatient medications such as Regen-Cov, and the execution of the resolution of the vaccination requirement.

Relaxation of measurements

Rivera alluded to the crowds and the non-use of masks that could be observed in the stadium last night during the Licey and Águilas baseball game.

In the latter, he explained that in order to comply with the measures of mandatory presentation of the vaccination card, distancing and the use of masks, 1,200 inspectors will be distributed as of Friday. “We believe that this measure must be taken so that we can all be calm,” he said.

In addition, he specified that he has seen announcements of different concerts that have not submitted a written communication to that governing body of health, since they must establish health criteria to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

12 film shoots across Dominican territory

Santo Domingo.-The Dominican Republic became the backdrop for the filming of at least 12 shoots, five of them foreign and seven local.

Cinema director general, Marianna Vargas Gurilieva, assured that “it’s the highest number of simultaneous filming the country has experienced.

“RD became a filming set: 7 national shoots and 5 foreign ones. This is the highest number of international productions filming simultaneously,” said Vargas Gurilieva.

Precisely today the closure was announced, for this Thursday, of La Isabella street, in Los Guarícanos, Santo Domingo Norte, where a scene from a series for Netflix would be shot.

Casa de Campo will expand its facilities with an investment of US $ 90 million

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas announced the expansion of its renowned hotel with the construction of 64 new junior suites, a Spa center, and a modern lounge for VIP clients. The announced investment exceeds US $ 90 million, as part of a development project that will be carried out in several phases and that will produce 500 jobs directly between construction and operations.

The ceremony, the first palace that started the construction work, was led by President Luis Abinader; David Collado, Minister of Tourism; Andrés Pichardo, president of Casa de Campo Resort; and the main executives of the Central Romana Corporation; Ramón Menéndez, Pepe Fanjul Jr., Leo Matos, and Eduardo Martínez-Lima Gonzalvo.

“In these almost 50 years, Casa de Campo Resort has been one of the pioneers of traditional tourism and real estate in the country. We are very proud to continue developing the vision of our shareholders of the Central Romana Corporation, to continue adding numerous first-class services and facilities that continue to highlight our resort among the most emblematic of the Caribbean,” emphasized Pichardo.

He explained that the new and spacious 76 m2 suite rooms, distributed in 4 buildings with two levels, will have views of the golf course and will be equipped with the latest technology and amenities that the best of the hotel industry offers today.

He indicated that the Spa center will have a construction area of ​​1,700 m2 with views of the central lake, it will have all the world-class facilities and amenities such as a Hydrotherapy area, cabins for specialized treatments, relaxation areas, Café & Juice Bar, beauty salon and Bridal Suite.

“With these investments we continue to increase the value and quality of our resort, reaffirming that our exclusive offer of services satisfies the demand of the most demanding visitor, and with this we continue to be a benchmark as a tourist destination”, he highlighted.

It is recalled that Casa de Campo Resort & Villas is the most complete resort in the Caribbean, with 5 golf courses under the signature of the famous architect Pete Dye.

Also among its other sports facilities, it has the largest clay pigeon shooting center in the entire region, three polo fields, an Equestrian Center, and thirteen tennis courts. Its Minitas beach club, the artistic village of Altos de Chavón, and La Marina are important parts of the attractions for its visitors.

Arajet: green light to connect the Dominican Republic with 14 countries

Airline plans to start operations in the first quarter of 2022

The Dominican capital airline Arajet, formerly Flycana, already has permission from the Civil Aviation Board ( JAC ) to fly to the different destinations where it plans to start its operations in the first quarter of 2022.

During the extraordinary session of the JAC, the line was approved for flights from the Dominican Republic to the United States, Cuba, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Haiti, Canada, France, Panama, Trinidad, and Tobago, Aruba, Guatemala, and other countries.

“Very soon you will find in Arajet the best ultra-low cost airfares, to travel to or from the Dominican Republic with lower prices,” it is indicated on the company’s website, according to the Cuban Directory.

The operations will be carried out with five Boeing 737 MAX 8s after a new image and brand.

It is recalled that the JAC granted the modification of the Certificate of Economic Authorization (CAE), with the number 25, to include the brand “Arajet” as DBA (doing business as / doing business as) in favor of the company  DW Dominican Wings.

Dominican exports will close 2021 with US$11.9B

Adoexpo assures exports demonstrate the sector’s resilience in times of crisis

The president of the Dominican Export Association (Adoexpo) reported this Monday that 2021 is a record year for exports, which shows the resilience of the sector in times of crisis.

Elizabeth Mena indicated that in the months of January-October, Dominican exports totaled US $ 9,738,832,312, which represents a growth of 20.74% compared to January-October 2020 and 16.64% compared to January-October 2019.

“According to estimates, this 2021 we will close with about US $ 11,887 million, representing a 20.5% growth if we compare it with 2020 and 17.51% in 2019,” said Mena.

The owner of Adoexpo offered her statements within the framework of the 2021 Export Resilience Awards and the presentation of the Export Check UP tool.

In this activity, several companies were awarded in equal numbers, seven categories, in a ceremony led by President Luis Abinader, directors of the association, and representatives of the export sector.

Regarding Export Check-Up, Mena pointed out that Adoexpo works to achieve macro-level transformations so that companies can boost their activities in international trade with this tool that, rather than verifying standards in all of Latin America, will allow exporters to see their level. compliance and take the necessary measures to access and stay in the most rigorous markets.

Portugal’s TAP chooses Punta Cana for its first flights to the Caribbean

With three weekly flights starting December 11, with fares starting at $281

AP Air Portugal debuted its first service from the Caribbean, with nonstop flights between Lisbon and Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic with fares starting at $281 each way.

The airline announced that it will start three weekly round-trip flights from December 11, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

On Fridays, the flight will depart Punta Cana at 10:50 p.m. and arrive in Lisbon at 10:20 a.m. the next morning. Return flights will depart Lisbon at 4:45 a.m. and arrive in Punta Cana at 9:05 p.m.

On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the flight will depart from Punta Cana at 11:05 p.m., arriving in Lisbon at 10:35 a.m. the next day. Return flights will depart Lisbon at 5:00 p.m. and arrive in Punta Cana at 9:20 p.m.

The new route will be operated with TAP’s Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, which features the new Airspace by Airbus cabin.

The cabin configuration and design create an updated and modern atmosphere, with more reclining seats in economy, in green and grey tones, and more legroom in EconomyXtra, in green and red tones.

“Seating space in regular Economy is 31 inches, while EconomyXtra offers an additional three inches of legroom, for a space of 34 inches. The A330-900neo has 168 seats in Economy and 96 in EconomyXtra,” the airline said in a statement.

TAP Business Class offers 34 new fully-flat reclining chairs that measure more than two meters when fully reclined. TAP business class seats include power outlets for both USB and individual plugs, headphone jacks, individual reading lights, and more space, including increased storage space.

Airline fares in economy class from Punta Cana to Lisbon start at $281 each way, while fares to connecting destinations start at $247 to Paris, Barcelona, and Rome.

TAP’s business class fares from the Dominican Republic to the most popular European destinations start at just $1575 each way to Barcelona, $1707 to Rome, and $1773 to Paris, (all tariffs are plus taxes).

“If you fly to Portugal or beyond to TAP’s +65 destinations across Europe and Africa, TAP’s new nonstop flight from Punta Cana will take you faster, more comfortably and at the best price in the Dominican market,” said Gustavo de Hostos, managing director of General Air Services, TAP’s GSA for the Dominican Republic.

“And for guests flying beyond Lisbon, TAP offers travelers the popular Portugal ‘Stopover’ program, with up to five nights in Lisbon en route with no additional airfare,” he added.

Travelers can also enjoy a stopover in Lisbon or Porto even if their final destination is in Portugal, such as Faro (Algarve); Ponta Delgada, or Terceira (Azores); and, Funchal or Porto Santo (Madeira).

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana will celebrate 50 years with a golf tournament

On November 27, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an 18-hole scramble golf tournament for mixed couples, which will be held at the Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay in Bávaro, Punta Cana.

This tournament seeks to support the local economy, raising funds to support philanthropic efforts for the benefit of communities in the region.

The sports activity will begin at 7:00 in the morning and be carried out under strict biosafety measures to protect the participants. It will be played on one of the best golf courses in Punta Cana, designed by former professional golfer Jack William Nicklaus.

“We are excited to share that Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana will be the host hotel for the commemorative tournament of Hard Rock’s 50 years,” said Leonel Reyes, Latam Corporate Director of RCD Hotels.

Dominican Republic housing prices soar 30%

Santo Domingo.- The rise in the prices of construction materials has soared the cost of homes in the Dominican Republic as much as 30% during the last year, per square meter, according to the president of the Dominican Home Builders and Promoters Association (Acoprovi).

Jorge Montalvo the rising cost of building materials meant that a house that previously cost RD$2 million currently has a market price of RD$2.5 million.

Montalvo said that in many cases, home developers have had to assume an important part of the increases in materials, although he warned that new projects will reflect the changes in the price of the square meter of construction.

“We estimate that with the increases that have been taking place since last year in this part, with materials that have shot up to 120%, that translates into the cost of the square meter of construction having shot up in that period in 25-30%, which is an important number.”

TUI Airways resumes flights between United Kingdom and Punta Cana

Starting next November 12 with flights twice a week

Through its airline TUI UK & Ireland, the tour operator TUI Airways resumed its travels between the United Kingdom and Latin America. Specifically, the company has restarted its activity with Riviera Nayarit ( Mexico ) and Punta Cana ( Dominican Republic ).

The airline will fly to the Dominican destination from next Friday, November 12, from Manchester International Airport twice a week. From December 13, the frequency will increase to three weekly flights.

Meanwhile,  TUI will fly from London Gatwick Airport on Saturdays 13 and 20 November, a frequency that will be increased to twice a week from the last week of November. Starting December 21, the airline will increase the offer to three weekly flights.

In the case of Puerto Vallarta (Riviera Nayarit), the airline has already resumed operations with the first flight from Manchester. Also, as of November 25, the connections from Gatwick.

“It is great to see that the strategic routes arrive in time for the winter season. We are eagerly awaiting British visitors throughout the remainder of the year, as well as throughout the Christmas period,” said Marc Murphy, managing director of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau, in statements to the British newspaper TTG.

Powerful return of Germans and Swiss tourism to Dominican Republic

Petra Cruz, director for Europe and the Tourism Promotion Office (OPT) in Germany of the Ministry of Tourism ( Mitur ), reported that in the remainder of the year, 20 weekly flights would arrive from Germany, 13 from the Cóndor airline and seven from Eurowing Discover, constituting the best winter for tourism in the country over the same period of 2018.

She showed his satisfaction with the positive results of the actions implemented by the Responsible Tourism Recovery Plan executed by the Tourism Cabinet and therefore allowing the increase in flights from Europe to the DR, starting in winter 2021.

The director offered the details during a meeting with some 25 travel agents, between tour operators and Swiss media, who arrived in Puerto Plata, in the fam trip “Reactivation of Swiss Tourism,” as part of the plans to promote this European market in the tourist poles of the country.

The group arrived on the A340-300 aircraft on the direct route Zurich- Puerto Plata with 124 passengers on board, after a technical stopover at the Punta Cana International Airport. 

Petra Cruz highlighted that the new Zurich-Puerto Plata connection is part of the positive results of the marketing plan, in search of reactivating the Swiss market and in response to citizens preferring the Dominican Republic as their favorite place to vacation in the Caribbean.

She explained that during this visit to Puerto Plata, travel agents and journalists experienced activities and tours to tourist spots, beaches, and hotels on the North Coast, Samaná, Santo Domingo, Juan Dolio, and concluding in Punta Cana.

Cruz highlighted the fam trip of Swiss journalists and media, including the NZZ, one of the most important in the European country, accompanied by representatives of the tour operator Latin Travel.

Dominican tourist destinations post solid yearend bookings

Santo Domingo.- The tourist destinations of the Dominican Republic will receive more than 1.2 million visitors in the last two months of 2021, the Minister of Tourism announced Thursday.

David Collado assured that the country would end this year receiving the visit of five million tourists.

He explained that for this month the arrival of more than 573,000 foreign visitors is expected and for December the arrival of more than 650,000 is projected.

He highlighted that reservations at airports are 20% higher than for December 2019 and that for next January, as of today, the number of reservations is similar to those of the same month of 2018, the best period for Dominican tourism.

The first Spanish tourist newspaper for the USA is launched

The first newspaper in Spanish aimed at tourism professionals in the United States is already a reality with the official launch of REPORTUR.us this Friday after several months in testing and after almost a decade of the birth of the header for all of Latin America.

The growing audience of American tourism professionals had already placed REPORTUR as the second medium with the highest number of visitors in the North American country, with the leadership for travel sellers to the Caribbean, and in total only surpassed by one published in English.

REPORTUR, the leading tourist newspaper in the American continent, already exceeded 22 million news views (impressions) last year, in the sum of its national headers in Mexico, Colombia, the United States, and Argentina, according to the Google Analytics meter, multiplying several times the audience of the following specialized media in America.

REPORTUR  almost reached an audience of 10 million tourism professionals throughout 2020, who made 18 million visits, which distanced it as the traffic leader and as the second world newspaper in the audience after the Spanish Preferente,  widely above both of the headers. In English as Travel Weekly or TTG, as also exhibits Similarweb or Comscore.

Already in 2020,  REPORTUR.us  registered in the United States more than 1.3 million visits and 1.7 million page views, according to Google Analytics, of which almost 120,000 came from Chicago; more than 80,000 from Miami; nearly 80,000 from New York; more than 40,000 from Los Angeles and more than 35,000 from Houston.

REPORTUR smashed all tourist audience records in America thanks to the permanent updating of its contents, the credibility of its news and exclusives, the result of journalistic independence, and the quality of its analysis on travel agencies, hotels, and airlines.

The Preferente Group thus grows with the milestone of the official landing in the world’s largest tourism market, after three years since in 2018 it reached the uninterrupted leadership of the audience of tourism professionals, thanks to its Preferente brand, which celebrates its 30th anniversary, together with the headers arecoa.com for the Dominican Republic and ‘ Desarrollo ‘ as the only newspaper for hotel investors.

Flight reactivates Swiss tourism to Puerto Plata/other tourist resorts

PUERTO PLATA.-  Some 25 travel agents, including tour operators and Swiss media, arrived at the Bride of the Atlantic, in the fam trip “Reactivation of Swiss Tourism,” as part of the plans to promote this European market in the poles tourist of the country.

The group arrived on the A340-300 aircraft on the Zurich-Puerto Plata direct route accompanied by the director for Europe and the Tourism Promotion Office (OPT) in Germany of the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) Petra Cruz, and representatives of the tour operator Latin Travel.

Cruz reported that in the remainder of the year, 20 weekly flights would arrive from Germany, 13 from the Condor airline, and seven from Eurowind Discover, constituting the best winter for tourism in the country over the same period of 2018.

The director of the OPT expressed her satisfaction with the positive results that have been the result of the actions implemented by the Responsible Recovery Plan for Tourism executed by the Tourism Cabinet and that have allowed the increase in flights from Europe to Quisqueya from this winter.

He highlighted as part of this new Zurich-Puerto Plata connection, the positive results of the marketing plan approved in the presence of the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, and the CEO of Edelweiss Bernd Bauer in search of reactivating this Swiss market and in response to those Citizens prefer the Dominican Republic as their favorite place to vacation in the Caribbean.

He explained that since his stay in Puerto Plata, travel agents and journalists carry out a busy schedule of activities and tours to tourist spots, beaches, and hotels on the North Coast, Samaná, Santo Domingo, Juan Dolio, and concluding in Punta Cana.

Petra Cruz highlighted the fam trip of Swiss journalists and media, including the NZZ, one of the most important in the European country.

Edelweiss flight EDW-20 touched down in Puerto Plata with 124 passengers on board after a technical stopover at the Punta Cana International Airport from Zurich, Switzerland.

After their descent, the Swiss tourists were received to the rhythm of the typical merengue by the Mitur folkloric ballet directed by Oscar Batista and with the presence of representatives of Dominican Airports Siglo XXI.

Dominican Republic to receive 4.9M tourists in 2021

Santo Domingo.- At the end of 2021, it is projected to receive 4.9 million non-resident tourists in the Dominican Republic, according to Central Banker Héctor Valdez Albizu.

He highlighted the “surprising“ recovery of tourism after the pandemic.

For this achievement, the official congratulated Vice President Raquel Peña, who at the head of the Health Cabinet has managed to promote a successful inoculation process, which has contributed to these positive indicators in the industry.

Valdez Albizu spoke during a ceremony upon receiving recognition from the Senate for his successful career and his great contributions in favor of the economic development of the country.

The activity was attended by the Head of State and was held in the Hall of the National Assembly.”

Real estate giant Cap Cana touts ‘exponential growth’

Santo Domingo.- Cap Cana announced in a welcoming ceremony for new owners, the exponential growth that the destination city has had during the last 18 months.

It highlighted that currently more than 1,200 real estate rooms are being built. Meanwhile, with the delivery of infrastructure for new plots, some 3,036 more will be built by third-party purchasers who trusted Cap Cana for the development of villas and apartments, which would represent a contribution of 400 million dollars in construction to the country.

Jorge Subero Medina, executive president of Cap Cana, emphasized what these new developments mean for the country’s economy with the creation of new jobs, as well as direct contribution to builders and national suppliers.

He thanked the trust of real estate developers who have maintained their loyalty by contributing to the growth of the destination city, and those who are starting several of these new projects that are an important part of the current exponential boom in the sector.

During the weekend Cap Cana hosted an Open House for the new owners where they could learn about all the services and facilities that the city offers for its residents.

“This activity had the support and financing offers of the banks BDI, Banco Caribe, Banco Santa Cruz, Banco de Reservas, Banesco, and BHD León.”

Subero Medina added that real estate tourism is strengthening, and said that the city continues to focus on the development of exclusive housing and tourism projects, with quality, prestige and sustainability standards.

The entity revealed that despite the fact that 2020 was a difficult year for the country and the world, the tourist real estate sector had a great boom in the interest of investors, families and entrepreneurs who decided to buy housing projects in the destination city, and which at the moment keeps rising.

He also recalled two large hotel projects that contribute to the recent growth of the city. The MargaritaVille that has just opened to guests, and the Saint Regis that is expected to open its doors for 2023.

GOLF IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Renowned for having the most magnificent golf courses in the Caribbean region, and Latin America, the Dominican Republic is the undisputed leader of golf in the tropics. At least seven of the DR’s courses have consistently topped Golf Week Magazine’s Top 50 courses in the Caribbean and Mexico, including Punta Espada in the top 10, Los Corales—where the 2018 PGA Tour will be held in the Dominican Republic—and Teeth of the Dog, at Casa de Campo, in the number one spot since 2009. From La Romana to Punta Cana, Juan Dolio, and Puerto Plata, the DR’s courses, counting 86 sea-facing holes and 39 ocean-side, offer you tee time by the sea, or along lush inland courses designed by the most acclaimed golf course architects, including Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Gary Player, Tom Fazio, Nick Price, and Greg Norman.

Whether champion or hobby player, you’ll enjoy trying your hand at our spectacular courses.

Tourism contributes income of US$3.8 billion as of September

90.2% above the January-September 2020 record, according to the central bank

Between remittances and the tourism sector, they have generated income to the Dominican Government of US$11.7 billion in the first nine months of 2021.

According to data from the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD), tourism revenues stood at US$3.8 billion, 90.2% above the January-September 2020 record.

At the level of the tourism sector, it is estimated that the numbers end in positive because the tickets confirmed to date to travel to the Dominican Republic during November and December 2021 are 16% and 19%, respectively, higher than those established on the same date of travel in November and December 2019, according to Diario Libre.

The Ministry of Tourism ( Mitur ) highlights that the confirmed tickets to travel in November and December to the region are 4.7% below 2019. However, the Dominican Republic significantly exceeds this performance, with secure reservations 18% higher than 2019 (+ 9% compared to 2018).

In addition, by the end of 2021, non-resident arrivals of close to 4.9 million non-residents are expected, which would represent a 15% rebound in tourism compared to the last four-month period of 2019.

The data details that about 800,000 people depend on the tourism sector of the Dominican Republic for the participation of 15% of the total jobs generated in the country. These include suppliers, small informal businesses, and the impact of consumption that generates household income linked to tourism.

Meanwhile, during the first nine months of the year, remittances reached US$7.9 billion, 34.4% more than in January-September 2020 and 48.5% above the same period of 2019. 85% of the remittances received in the country come from the United States, 6.7% from Spain, and 1.0% from Haiti.

Official data indicate that since 2010, citizens in the Dominican Republic received a total of US$66.4 billion; 2020 was the year that more remittances were issued to the country. However, 2021 has a pace to overcome it.

Official opening of the five-star Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana

WELCOMING ITS FIRST GUESTS

Karisma Hotels & Resorts and Margaritaville officially opened the doors of their new five-star hotel, Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana, welcoming their first guests.

The resort is the brand’s first property in the Dominican Republic and Island Reserve’s second property, combining the world-class all-inclusive amenities of Karisma Hotels & Resorts with the fun and joyful lifestyle characteristic of Margaritaville.

Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana has 228 suites and 40 luxury villas, six restaurants, 3 bars, a world-class St. Somewhere Spa, and the “Entertainment Village” entertainment center, located in the heart of the complex, with music, cuisine, mixology, and nightlife for guests.

Offering the best experience of relaxation, fun, gastronomy of the highest quality, and exceptional first-class services, Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana includes a luxury beach design in a tropical environment, which allows travelers the possibility of enjoying a unique and authentic vacation inspired by the lifestyle and lyrics of singer and trop-rock legend Jimmy Buffett.

Mario Mathieu, Vice President of Business Development for Karisma Hotels & Resorts, indicated that “the launch of Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana is an exciting step in our partnership with Margaritaville, combining unparalleled service with maximum relaxation, this stunning location in Playa Juanillo is the perfect place for this new alliance.”

“Cap Cana is an exclusive destination, with the most beautiful beach and luxurious facilities, where our guests also have access to enjoy yacht trips in the Marina as well as the Punta Espada Golf Club of Jack Nicklaus,” he added.

Meanwhile, Tamara Baldanza-Dekker, Marketing Director of Margaritaville, said that “a carefree getaway to Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana is what everyone needs right now.”

“From the beauty and beaches of the Dominican Republic to the world-class all-inclusive experience and resort staff, it makes guests feel immediately like family, being able to relax, venture, dine, dance and smile with ease and Margaritaville-style confidence,” he added.

Dominican tourism, best October in history

Santo Domingo.- During the month of October 2021, 443,018 non-resident tourists arrived in the Dominican Republic. This represents 220% compared to October 2020, 19% to October 2019 and 7% above the same month, but 2018.

“We can say that October 2021 is the best October in the history of tourism in the Dominican Republic.”

“There was evidence of a sustainable recovery of tourism under the efforts of the public-private sectors, where with destinations such as Canada, France and England closed and not working at its maximum expression, the Dominican Republic places the month of October 2021, the best month for tourism in our country,” said Collado.

American announces Austin-Punta Cana flight

Santo Domingo.- American Airlines, in coordination with the Tourism Promotion Office (OPT) in Orlando, opened the new direct Austin, Texas, route to the Punta Cana airport, to reinforce the arrival of more tourists to the Dominican Republic.

In a statement, the carrier said opening of this new route represents the “opportunity to conquer more tourists from the Southwest of the United States, the main source market to the Caribbean country, and will serve as a connection with other North American cities.”

The visitors arrived on flight AA-557, in a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with a capacity of 172 passengers. This direct route will operate with four weekly frequencies, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

“American Airlines believes in the Dominican Republic destination, especially in Punta Cana, one of the most important tourist centers in the entire region,” said Oliver Bojos, general director of the airline in the country.