Tourism
Tourism June 21, 2026
Who was Francesca Valentino, the Italian tourist who died in the Bayahibe fire?
The devastating fire that swept through the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach hotel in Bayahibe last Friday left Francesca Valentino, an Italian mother of two who was visiting relatives on the island, as its... ... Read moreTourism June 20, 2026
The La Romana Golf Tournament paid tribute to Deyanira Pappaterra of Banreservas
Tourism June 19, 2026
1,690 guests evacuated as emergency crews continue efforts to extinguish fire at Viva Dominicus Beach
Tourism June 18, 2026
Sky High Dominicana and Plaza de la Salud join forces to strengthen medical tourism
Tourism June 18, 2026
Dominican Republic hotel occupancy reaches 82% in 2026, led by La Romana and Bayahíbe
Tourism June 18, 2026
Punta Bergantín develops native species nursery to support sustainable tourism and conservation
Tourism June 15, 2026
Banco Popular to channel US$50 million from ICO into tourism, energy, and strategic sectors
Tourism June 13, 2026
The future of tourism in the Dominican Republic “will depend largely” on its regulation
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5 Fast-Growing Business Opportunities for Expats in the Dominican Republic
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