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IDB US$1.0M helps Puntacana protect reefs	5/18/2012 12:35 PM
Santo Domingo.- The Puntacana Ecological Foundation and the Inter-American Development Bank, through the Multilateral Investment Fund (FOMIN) will protect reefs by developing “coral gardens” at a cost of more than US$1.0 million.
Tourism Minister opens Water Park at , Punta Cana’s Hotel Sirenis, Uvero Alto	4/23/2012 2:43 PM
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - Tourism Minister Francisco Javier García inaugurated the Sirenis Aquagames water park, an attractive complementary offer which is the largest of its kind in the Caribbean, within a resort located in the complex of the Sirenis Hotels & Resorts chain, in Uvero Alto, Punta Cana, with two all-inclusive beachfront hotels operating a total of 816 rooms.
Dances and poetry to kick off Book Fair	4/20/2012 6:14 AM
Santo Domingo. – Panama’s contagious typical dances “taconeo” and “el punto” became the first of attraction to kick off Santo Domingo’s 15th International Book Fair 2012 on Thursday, which will last until May 6.
Samaná paces the country’s 7.8% jump in tourists	4/18/2012 8:04 AM
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic. - Samaná has become the powerhouse in the reception of tourists by air in the first two months, according to figures disclosed Tuesday by the hoteliers and tourism business grouped in Asonahores.
Carlina Duran of La Vega is Miss Dominican Republic	4/18/2012 5:10 AM
Santo Domingo.- The 25 year old beauty from central La Vega province Carlina Duran became the new Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2012, in the pageant held in the Hotel Jaragua Tuesday night.
Dominican hotels and airports nominated to travel awards	4/14/2012 7:40 AM
Santo Domingo.- Two Dominican airports and over a dozen hotels have been nominated in 14 categories by the World Travel Awards 2012, which are considered the ‘Oscars of the travel
Tour retraces dictator Trujillo’s last hours prior to execution	5/16/2012 7:18 AM
Santo Domingo. - The tour “Ruta del Chivo” (Route of the Goat) was inaugurated Monday, which retraces the places visited by the dictator Rafael Trujillo during the hours prior to his execution the night of May 30, 1961.
American Airlines to refresh its International Widebody Fleet	5/15/2012 1:23 PM
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines today took the next step in its fleet modernization plan – to ensure that its customers are flying onboard one of the most modern fleets in the industry. Today's progress includes the redesign and refresh of the airline's international widebody aircraft – a demonstration of the forward movement of the company's business plan, which includes the investment of several hundred million dollars per year in enhancements to the customer experience. As part of this redesign, American's entire fleet of 777-200ERs will have fully lie-flat Business Class seats with aisle access for every seat, international Wi-Fi, in-seat entertainment throughout all cabins, and Main Cabin Extra seating offering more legroom. The 767-300ERs will have fully lie-flat Business Class seats with aisle access for every seat, and Main Cabin Extra seating.
Fernandez breaks ground for US$65.0M Carnival cruise terminal	5/14/2012 3:32 PM
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. - President Leonel Fernandez and Carnival Cruises Corporation vice president David Candib headed the groundbreaking for a modern cruise terminal, to be built at a cost of US$65.0 million.
Venezuelan developer wagers on shopping tourism	5/10/2012 6:10 AM
Santo Domingo.- The opening of the Sambil shopping center on Kennedy Av., together with the other businesses popping up all over greater Santo Domingo, will jump start the city’s internal and external tourism.