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Puerto Plata maintains hegemony in cruise ship tourism
PUERTO PLATA.- According to the Ministry of Tourism, during November a total of 46 cruise ships will touch the destination Puerto Plata maintaining its hegemony in that area. Of those 46 tourist ships, 22 will dock at the Amber Cove port of Maimón, operated by Carnival Corporation, while the remaining 24 will arrive at the Taíno Bay terminal in the same bay of this Atlantic city, under the management of ITM Group.
“This volume of arrivals reaffirms the position of Puerto Plata as a key destination for the cruise industry since the Dominican Republic continues to consolidate itself as the main hub for cruises in the Caribbean,” said Atahualpa Paulino, who is the Regional Director of Northern Tourism. Paulino said that thanks to the determined support of the Government and the Minister of Tourism, our country maintains the projection of receiving 11.5 million visitors by the end of this year, despite a 2% drop in the arrival of non-resident tourists who entered the country by air. The official explained that this contraction was cushioned by the arrival of cruise passengers, which totaled 111,701 by October for a total of more than eight million visitors, which represents an increase of 10% compared to the first nine months of this year. Statistics from the Ministry of Tourism indicate that the local market is nourished by the main tourist-issuing countries, which are the United States with 39%, Canada with 9%, Colombia with 8%, followed by Argentina – 6% and England – 4%.
Source: Puerto Plata Digital
Nov 5, 2024
DR negotiates eight air services agreements; Will host ICAN2025
The Dominican Republic signed eight new bilateral aviation agreements during the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN2024) that took place 21 to 25 October 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Dominican delegation at the ICAN 2024 formalized agreements with Singapore, Surinam, Switzerland, Cuba, Egypt, the United Kingdom, Greece, and Latvia. These agreements allow for the exchange of air traffic rights, granting up to fifth freedom rights for passengers and seven freedom rights for cargo flights, intended to boost both trade and tourism. Additionally, the agreements include provisions for airlines from both parties to operate under codeshare arrangements, aircraft leasing, and other cooperation agreements.
Hector Porcella, the director of the Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC) and head of the ICAN 2024 delegation, explained that the DR with eight international airports is a key player in regional and global aviation. Porcella said there are direct air connections with 70 countries and 300 cities, served by more than 150 international airlines. “Our connectivity is a demonstration of our commitment to facilitate travel and global tourism,” he highlighted. Porcella stressed the importance of continuing to expand the country’s air connectivity and establish strategic relations to benefit passenger and cargo transportation.
Porcella also confirmed the Dominican Republic would host the 17th ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN 2025) in 2025.
The ICAN Aviation 2025 Conference is a global forum for discussing the future of aviation, with a focus on innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and industry trends shaping the sector over the next decade. The conference typically brings together experts, thought leaders, and stakeholders from across the aviation ecosystem to share insights, best practices, and vision for a more connected, efficient, and environmentally responsible aviation industry. Attendees engage in knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities to drive collaborative innovation and set the agenda for aviation’s future.
ICAN is regarded as an efficient platform for conducting air services negotiations. Since its inception, the number of countries that use this facility has steadily increased. So far more than a total of 162 states have participated in and benefited from ICAN at least once.
Source: DR1, Presidency
Nov 5, 2024
Improvements at Las Americas International
Aerodom/Vinci Airports reports on the advances at the Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) that will be completed in time for the December peak travel. The improvements include the expansion of the parking facilities with new long-term parking lots and renovations in the departures and arrivals areas, including a larger migration area to streamline passenger processing.
Aerodom is designing a new passenger terminal to accommodate double-digit growth in passenger traffic. Construction is set to begin in 2025, with a planned investment of $250 million and a capacity of 4 million passengers annually.
Source: DR1, IDAC
Nov 5, 2024
DR ranks third in vehicle per capita in Latin America
It is no secret that the traffic situation in Santo Domingo is horrible. The unpublished truth is that the present and past governments have been major contributors to the problem. The government commercial bank, Banco de Reservas, has sponsored dozens of “car fairs” over the years, offering the lowest market interest rates for people to purchase cars. Other leading banks have followed. Car vending businesses are all over the cities.
The local economic bonanza, combined with low bank rates for car purchases, has made roads a nightmare for commuters.
A recent report in Diario Libre says the Dominican Republic is third in Latin America in the number of vehicles per inhabitant. There are 507.8 motorized vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants in the Dominican Republic. The per capita places the DR only behind Argentina (590 per 1,000), Brazil (521 per 1,000), and Mexico (286 per 1,000), three countries that are major exporters of vehicles.
Constant honking, ever-lasting traffic jams, and a general lack of knowledge of the “rules of the road” characterize driving in the Dominican Republic. Trying to get anywhere is a nightmarish adventure, and one’s bodily safety is often at risk. Traffic jams happen most of the day, with some breathers at odd times.
An expert in sustainability and a businessman, have come together to offer some possible solutions. Above all, there is the issue of safety. This is because walking has become an unsafe activity in much of the nation’s biggest urban areas. And so, restructuring transportation begins with safety.
For Javier Bonett, a businessman, the government must prioritize the safety of its citizens to create a complete renewal of its transportation and traffic issues. For Bonett, the Santo Domingo Metro system is not working as well as it should because the government has skipped several important steps.
One of the areas criticized is the overcrowded condition of the Metro units. The sustainability expert, Alex Ramirez, told reporters from Hoy newspaper, that he and Bonett agree that to alleviate the situation, the government needs to install more modern systems, such as mag-lev trains and elevated trains which offer modern alternatives and are safe and have high carrying capacity. These high-tech solutions, according to the opinion of Ramirez and Bonett have been overlooked for too long by the competent authorities.
Source: DR1, Hoy
Nov 5, 2024
Government to launch AlertaDO app for timely emergency alerts
President Luis Abinader announced on Monday, 4 November 2024, that the government will launch the AlertaDO app to provide early and timely warnings and responses to the population in the event of emergencies or critical situations that require immediate action.
Juan Salas, president of the National Emergency Commission and executive director of Civil Defense, explained in La Semanal press conference on Monday, 4 November 2024, that the app will be used to send notifications to groups of users based on their registered location. This will allow emergency response teams to quickly send and receive messages during local emergencies.
“This information will allow citizens to inform us with just two clicks on their mobile phones about what is happening in their area, which will enable us to respond more effectively in emergency situations,” said Salas.
The initiative, set to be completed by the end of November 2024, has the backing of the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel), the Technological Institute of the Americas (ITLA), and the European Union.
Source: DR1, Noticias SIN
Nov 5, 2024
Last updated January 23, 2026 at 4:16 pm