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• 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"

• National Development Council Approves 2008 Budget

  National Development Council Approves 2008 Budget The National Development Council, headed by President Leonel Fernández, met on Thursday and approved the National Projects Budget and the General Law for Income and Public Spending for 2008. Treasury Secretary Vicente Bengoa said the budget for the coming year will exceed 300 billion pesos, of which 264 billion … Continue reading "National Development Council Approves 2008 Budget"

• Convention Center Being Studied for Santo Domingo

  Convention Center Being Studied for Santo Domingo   The Secretary of State for Tourism, business people in this sector, the District Town Council (ADN), the Chamber of Commerce and Production and the National Council for Competition (CNC) are studying the possible construction of the first Congressional Fairground, Convention and Exposition Center for the City of … Continue reading "Convention Center Being Studied for Santo Domingo"

• Main Tourist Sites Not Affected by Tropical Storm Olga

  Main Tourist Sites Not Affected by Tropical Storm Olga   The country’s main tourist areas did not suffer damage as Tropical Storm Olga ripped through the Dominican Republic.  Hotel complexes continued to function as normal and no foreign tourists were affected by the storm, according to the Secretary of State for Tourism (SECTUR).  A bulletin … Continue reading "Main Tourist Sites Not Affected by Tropical Storm Olga"

• 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"

• (Versión en español) Tres escritores dominicanos presentan libros relacionados con la poesía de Mateo Morrison

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