TTC Special: Cruise tourism’s private islands

TTC Special: Cruise tourism’s private islands Cruise tourism’s private islands. Photo: Pixabay/chengtzf By: José Luis Perelló Cabrera The Caribbean Sea and its islands have become a main cruise area since the late 20th century. Its geographical structure allows short-distance navigation and visits to just over two dozen small island states and ports in its basin ― with a diversity of customs, languages and colonial roots ―, a veritable mosaic of cultures and nationalities. Together with these tourist attractions, the region is presented as a safe destination, free of terrorism and war conflicts. The proximity of the Caribbean to the United States and its temperate climate have been important factors in the growth of this industry in the region. By 2024, the Caribbean becomes the world’s most important cruise destination, with 45 percent global market share. Over the next five years, the incorporation of 72 new ships is expected, which [...]

By |2024-01-09T10:28:23-04:009 de January de 2024|Outstanding news, Specials|0 Comments

Cuba bets on the MICE segment. Interview with the Minister of Tourism

Cuba bets on the MICE segment. Interview with the Minister of Tourism Photo: TTC By: Daily Pérez Guillén When Cuba was chosen as the venue for the 39th Congress of the Federation of Latin American Congress Organizing Entities, its coordinators visited the country to evaluate and adjust all the conditions for this international meeting. Luis Ricardo Martínez, president of Cocal, this is how this regional entity is known, asked his hosts: Do you think that there could be Internet here? If possible. Do you think that an event can be held here with technology that connects people? Everything is possible. From that optimism and those real conditions was born the slogan of this regional meeting that was held at the Hotel Meliá Internacional de Varadero. The memories have been shared by the Minister of Tourism of Cuba, Juan Carlos García Granda, when we asked him about the results of [...]

By |2023-07-11T14:46:07-04:0011 de July de 2023|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments

Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange 2023 tourism fair inaugurated

Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange 2023 tourism fair inaugurated The Dreams Flora Resort & Spa hotel in Bávaro was the venue for the inauguration of the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange fair, DATE 2023, led by the Minister of Tourism, David Collado. David Llibre, President of the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores), expressed optimism about the country’s improving tourist offerings, stating that the goal of attracting 10 million tourists is no longer an impossible dream. According to Llibre, the Dominican Republic is now recognized for various forms of tourism, including health, shopping, business, adventure, and sports tourism, in addition to its popular sun and sand attractions. Llibre cited various initiatives to improve the country’s tourism industry, including the sustainable tourism project in Cabo Rojo, Pedernales, and the ongoing development of Punta Bergantín, near the city of Puerto Plata. He also highlighted the thriving development of Miches, a new [...]

By |2023-04-28T19:09:16-04:0028 de April de 2023|Events|0 Comments

Dominican Republic will host the 28th annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) conference

On October 11, the Dominican Republic will host the 28th annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) conference in Santo Domingo, which will include, among many others, 60 top cruise executives

By |2022-07-02T17:09:03-04:002 de July de 2022|Outstanding news, Transportation|0 Comments

Point of View: Passenger flow at Dominican Republic airports exceeds 1.2 million in May

The Civil Aviation Board (JAC) reported that the Dominican Republic continues exceeding expectations and breaking passenger traffic records in most months

By |2022-06-18T01:53:49-04:0018 de June de 2022|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments

Avianca to open more flights from Colombia and other destinations to the Dominican Republic

The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, held a meeting with Daniel Fajardo, vice president of Avianca’s Route Network, as part of his visit to Colombia, where he confirmed the participation of the Dominican Republic in the Anato fair, to be held from February 22 to 24, 2023

By |2022-05-31T01:11:30-04:0031 de May de 2022|Outstanding news, Transportation|0 Comments

Point of View:  France favorite long-distance destination to Dominican Republic

Tourism Minister David Collado stepped up his efforts to ensure that the French continue to choose the Dominican Republic as their favorite long-distance destination

By |2022-05-13T23:13:08-04:0013 de May de 2022|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments
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