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Copa Airlines opens reservations for connections to Puerto Plata and Santiago

Copa Airlines opens reservations for connections to Puerto Plata and Santiago Copa Airlines has formally announced the addition of Puerto Plata to its route network in the Dominican Republic, with flights beginning on January 13, 2026, and to Santiago on January 15, 2026. With this, passengers interested in traveling on the new routes or to any of the airline’s destinations can now make their reservations through the official website copa.com, as well as at their preferred sales offices and travel agencies. The flight to the Dominican north coast becomes the airline’s fourth gateway to the country, joining existing operations in Punta Cana, Santo Domingo , and Santiago de los Caballeros. The Gregorio Luperón International Airport will have three weekly flights. These flights will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, according to the following schedule: Panama – DR: Departs Panama City at 7:55 a.m., arriving in Puerto Plata at 11:32 a.m. (local time). DR – Panama: Departs Puerto Plata at 12:37 p.m., landing in [...]

By |2025-07-14T13:14:23-04:0014 de July de 2025|Outstanding news, Transportation|Comments Off on Copa Airlines opens reservations for connections to Puerto Plata and Santiago
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Sargassum-free Cuban beaches: Caribbean havens with crystal-clear waters

Sargassum-free Cuban beaches: Caribbean havens with crystal-clear waters Photo: TTC. A collaboration by Rachell Cowan Canino As the Caribbean faces record-breaking sargassum seaweed accumulation, Cuba is emerging as a destination with preserved beaches where visitors can enjoy clear waters and golden sands without the threat of the pesky brown algae. Numerous coastlines in the western and central parts of the island maintain optimal conditions thanks to ocean currents and environmental management strategies. To understand this environmental phenomenon, it is important to highlight that the massive arrival of sargassum in the Caribbean is linked to climate change: rising ocean temperatures, altered currents, and nutrients derived from human activities. When these algae decompose, they generate hydrogen sulfide, which causes headaches, eye irritation, and impacts marine ecosystems. Countries like Mexico and the Dominican Republic have implemented containment barriers and intensive cleanup, but Cuba stands out for the stability of its beaches in [...]

By |2025-07-14T13:05:44-04:0014 de July de 2025|Outstanding news, Tourism|Comments Off on Sargassum-free Cuban beaches: Caribbean havens with crystal-clear waters
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Canadian tourism market recovering in Cuba 

Canadian tourism market recovering in Cuba By Daily Pérez Guillén Outbound tourism to Cuba from the Canadian market is making a recovery this summer compared to 2024 and 2023, as Lessner Gómez, Cuban tourism counsellor to Canada told TTC from Toronto. The representative of the Caribbean nation's Ministry of Tourism is confident that, "this will also be the case for the 2025-2026 winter season." "This summer, we have daily flights from Toronto and Montreal to the main destinations in Cuba, such as Varadero, Cayo Coco, Santa Clara, Holguín, Cienfuegos and Cayo Largo," he explained.   For the winter season, he confirmed the good news that has been circulating in recent days: "We will see a recovery in flights. For the first time, WestJet will operate from Toronto to Havana with two weekly flights. This should begin on December 18, which will be an opportunity for those clients who want to visit [...]

By |2025-07-08T21:03:04-04:008 de July de 2025|Outstanding news, Tourism|Comments Off on Canadian tourism market recovering in Cuba 
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Iberojet focuses on more frequent flights to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo

Iberojet focuses on more frequent flights to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo Senior executives of Iberojet-Portugal, a company of the Spanish tourism group Avoris Corporación Empresarial, and the Dominican Republic’s ambassador to Brazil, Patricia Villegas de Jorge, held a working meeting in which a possible critical route for more frequent flights to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo was outlined. With this, the Iberojet team is working on new strategic alliances to expand its presence in the Dominican Republic with a greater number of flights throughout the year. In this regard, the ambassador explained the strong need for the Dominican community and Portuguese citizens, as well as those from other member countries of the European Community, to have the facility to make direct trips from both Lisbon and Porto, considering the Dominican Republic’s position as a logistics and tourism hub in the region. Villegas de Jorge was welcomed by Antonio Loureiro, General Manager of Iberojet Portugal; Nuno Marques, Director of Operations at Iberojet; and [...]

By |2025-07-07T12:48:13-04:007 de July de 2025|Transportation|Comments Off on Iberojet focuses on more frequent flights to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo
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Organizers launch countdown to World Music Festival’s 25th edition

Organizers launch countdown to World Music Festival’s 25th edition This past weekend the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) officially announced the launch of the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), revealing what organizers say is an exciting lineup of artists. Set to take place from October 24 to 26, 2025, at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau, the  special commemorative  theme for the event will be: “Global Echoes of the Nature Island: Celebrating 25 Years of Creole Music, Magic, and Memories.” Marking a milestone anniversary, this edition highlights a fusion of musical talent and cultural pride, showcasing performances by regional icons, local legends, and international stars over three nights. DDA’s media release stated that the emphasis will be on Creole identity and Caribbean musical excellence. “The World Creole Music Festival is a cultural flagship that has elevated Dominica’s visibility and amplified the [...]

By |2025-07-07T12:46:30-04:007 de July de 2025|Events|Comments Off on Organizers launch countdown to World Music Festival’s 25th edition
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CTO Launches ‘Reimagine Plan’ to Reshape the Future of Caribbean Tourism

CTO Launches ‘Reimagine Plan’ to Reshape the Future of Caribbean Tourism The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is ushering in a new era for the region’s tourism industry with the official rollout of its ambitious Reimagine Plan 2025–2027, a three-year roadmap for reshaping how the Caribbean approaches travel, sustainability and development. Unveiled in June during the Caribbean Week event held in New York, the plan outlines a bold vision for transforming the Caribbean into a global leader in sustainable tourism, while also strengthening the CTO from within and delivering measurable benefits to its member states. CTO Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper introduced the initiative in a launch video, reflecting on the challenges of recent years. “The past few years have tested the strength of our tourism industry like never before,” she said. “But in true Caribbean spirit, we have adapted, rebuilt, and moved forward. This renewed vision reflects our collective aspirations for sustainable growth, greater resilience, and lasting [...]

By |2025-07-07T12:42:24-04:007 de July de 2025|Tourism|Comments Off on CTO Launches ‘Reimagine Plan’ to Reshape the Future of Caribbean Tourism
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Tourism Ministry invests RD$600 million to revitalize Boca Chica beachfront

Tourism Ministry invests RD$600 million to revitalize Boca Chica beachfront Tourism Minister David Collado announced a RD$600 million investment to revamp Boca Chica’s beachfront and surrounding infrastructure. The plan includes rebuilding the boardwalk from San Andrés Beach to Boca Chica, paving nearby streets, and upgrading the drainage and wastewater systems. As part of the initiative, three new parks—including Plaza Los Caracoles and a children’s park—will be constructed. A local tourism cluster will also be established, and training programs for youth in hospitality will be implemented in partnership with universities. Vendors will receive stainless steel equipment for their booths and access to preferential loans through PROMYPIME to help grow their businesses. Work is set to begin in 90 days, following a technical survey. Collado emphasized that the project will bring Boca Chica’s beach up to the standards of the country’s top tourist destinations. Source: Dominican Today

By |2025-07-07T12:38:14-04:007 de July de 2025|Outstanding news, Tourism|Comments Off on Tourism Ministry invests RD$600 million to revitalize Boca Chica beachfront
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New flight route between Venezuela and Cuba

New flight route between Venezuela and Cuba Rutaca Airlines announced that starting July 18, 2025, it will launch flights from the city of Valencia, in the state of Carabobo, to Havana, the Cuban capital. The Venezuelan airline also stated on its social media that the flight frequency will be twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. The flight will depart from Valencia at 7:00 a.m. and arrive in Havana at 10:30 a.m. The return flight will depart from Havana at 12:00 p.m. and arrive in Valencia at 3:30 p.m. The Venezuelan airline will operate the flights on B737 and MD-80 aircraft. Source: Rutaca Airlines Instagram profile

By |2025-07-07T12:28:37-04:007 de July de 2025|Outstanding news, Transportation|Comments Off on New flight route between Venezuela and Cuba
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Colombia: Guest Country at the 45th Caribbean Festival in 2026

Colombia: Guest Country at the 45th Caribbean Festival in 2026 The 45th edition of the Caribbean Festival, to be held in July 2026 in Santiago de Cuba, will be dedicated to Colombians of African descent. Mario Fidel Rodríguez, head of Cultural Affairs at the Colombian Embassy, stated that the presence of his compatriots at the Fiesta de Fuego (Festival of Fire), as the event is also known, is recognition of the closeness between the peoples of Colombia and Cuba. He stated that this territory represents something special for his nation. Meanwhile, Senator Gloria Flórez, a member of the leadership of the Parliamentary Group in Solidarity with Cuba and main sponsor of the delegation participating in this edition, highlighted the relevance of the role of culture in integration processes, with this role being more of the people than of their governments. According to her, the Festival of Fire is an opportunity for [...]

By |2025-07-07T12:27:08-04:007 de July de 2025|Events, Outstanding news|Comments Off on Colombia: Guest Country at the 45th Caribbean Festival in 2026
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Beyond the Beach: why job quality in Caribbean Tourism matters 

Beyond the Beach: why job quality in Caribbean Tourism matters Tourism is more than an industry in the Caribbean; it’s a way of life, an economic backbone, and, for many, a ticket out of poverty. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, tourism contributed an average of 11.4 percent to the region’s GDP in 2023 and supported over 2.75 million jobs, accounting for 15.1 percent of total employment in the Caribbean. It also plays a pivotal role in driving employment for women and youth. In St. Lucia, for example, more than 55 percent of young workers (ages 15-24) are employed in tourism. Women in the Caribbean account for 57-70 percent of the workforce in accommodation and food services, well above the global average of 54 percent. Despite its scale, the sector does not always live up to its potential to provide high-quality, inclusive, and resilient employment. Although the number of [...]

By |2025-06-30T10:04:24-04:0030 de June de 2025|Tourism|Comments Off on Beyond the Beach: why job quality in Caribbean Tourism matters 
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