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• American Eagle Begins Flights Between Samaná and San Juan, Puerto Rico

  American Eagle Begins Flights Between Samaná and San Juan, Puerto RicoAmerican Eagle, the Tourism Promotion Office of the Dominican Republic in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Airports 21st Century (AERODOM) inaugurated the San Juan, Puerto Rico – Samaná route with the arrival of Flight number AE 5046. Starting this week, the flight will be operated … Continue reading "American Eagle Begins Flights Between Samaná and San Juan, Puerto Rico"

• Donarán 10 por ciento de las ganancias del Festival Navideño a las víctimas de la tormenta Olga

  Donarán 10 por ciento de las ganancias del Festival Navideño a las víctimas de la tormenta Olga El diez por ciento de las ganancias generadas por la presentación este sábado de Ivy Queen, Luís Fonsi, Fonseca, Zion y Darling, en el parqueo de la tienda Sema Luperón, será donado a las víctimas de la tormenta … Continue reading "Donarán 10 por ciento de las ganancias del Festival Navideño a las víctimas de la tormenta Olga"

• Presidente Fernández recorrerá este fin de semana las comunidades del Cibao

  Presidente Fernández recorrerá este fin de semana las comunidades del Cibao El presidente de la República, Leonel Fernández, agotará una apretada agenda de trabajo durante el fin de semana, incluyendo recorridos desde el viernes por Guayubín, Mao y Montecristi para constatar la magnitud de los daños ocasionados por la tormenta Olga a la población de … Continue reading "Presidente Fernández recorrerá este fin de semana las comunidades del Cibao"

• Hotel Guide Book Released

  Hotel Guide Book Released     The Association of Hotels of Santo Domingo recently released a guide book called “In Santo Domingo” with the idea of helping tourists choose from among the huge variety of things to do and see in the First City of America.   Dedicated to the merengue, “In Santo Domingo” displays a … Continue reading "Hotel Guide Book Released"

• Twenty One Million Dollars Earmarked to Clean Up 7 Beaches

  Twenty One Million Dollars Earmarked to Clean Up 7 Beaches   The Dominican Secretary of State for Tourism has announced that in February the second phase of a beach rehabilitation plan will get underway in the provinces of San Cristobal, Barahona and Montecristi with a $21 million investment.   In 2006, the beaches in Juan … Continue reading "Twenty One Million Dollars Earmarked to Clean Up 7 Beaches"

• OPTIC Signs Software Use Agreement With Government

  OPTIC Signs Software Use Agreement With GovernmentThe President’s Office of Technology and Communication (OPTIC) signed an agreement this week with Business Software Alliance (BSA) to normalize the use of its software in Public Administration.  Domingo Tavárez, director of OPTIC, said the collaboration agreement is very important for the government and the country as the Dominican … Continue reading "OPTIC Signs Software Use Agreement With Government"

• Dominican Republic Will Host The 2008 International Tourism Berlin Fair

  Dominican Republic Will Host The 2008 International Tourism Berlin Fair   The Dominican Republic will be the host country for the 43rd  2008 International Tourism Berlin Fair (ITB) which will take place from March 4-11 in the German capital with the participation of 170 countries.   Secretary of Tourism Félix Jiménez said this tourism fair … Continue reading "Dominican Republic Will Host The 2008 International Tourism Berlin Fair"

• (Versión en español) Gran concierto en homenaje a los voluntarios de la tormenta Noel

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• Big Concert to Honor Tropical Strom

  Big Concert to Honor Tropical Strom Noel Volunteers On December 17th, the Virgilio Travieso Soto Sports Palace will host a huge concert with musicians from 30 countries who will join together to pay homage to volunteers who worked tirelessly and risked their lives to save others during the Tropical Storm Noel.  Set to begin at … Continue reading "Big Concert to Honor Tropical Strom"

• Latin American and Caribbean Economies Grow 5.6% in 2007; Slight Downturn Viewed for 2008

  Latin American and Caribbean Economies Grow 5.6% in 2007; Slight Downturn Viewed for 2008During 2007, Latin America and the Caribbean sustained a favorable economic situation that allowed for growth in nearly all the countries of the region. Despite the deteriorating external financial context over the second half of the year, the region’s gross domestic product … Continue reading "Latin American and Caribbean Economies Grow 5.6% in 2007; Slight Downturn Viewed for 2008"