New air service, hotel news, upcoming events, 2007 visitor numbers and more
• Delta adds service to Santo Domingo
• New luxury boutique property opens in Bavaro
• Paradisus Palma Real newest member of Leading Hotels of the World
• New resort & spa in Punta Cana slated to open in May
• NH Hoteles to open two properties in DR
• Cabarete to host Kiteboarding World Cup for sixth consecutive year
• Santiago historical buildings restored
• DR reports increase in 2007 visitor arrivals
DELTA ADDS SERVICE TO SANTO DOMINGO
Beginning June 7, 2007, Delta will offer service between Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Santo Domingo. The daily flight will depart Fort Lauderdale at 7:15am and arrive into Santo Domingo at 9:15am. The return flight departs Santo Domingo at 7:15pm and arrives in Fort Lauderdale at 9:20pm. Delta’s new service to Santo Domingo is in addition to its recently-added service from Atlanta to Santiago and Puerto Plata, and New York (JFK) and Punta Cana.
NEW LUXURY BOUTIQUE PROPERTY OPENS IN BAVARO
The Golf Suites boutique hotel opened this month in Bavaro and features 58 luxurious villas, which include 94 exquisite suites. The hotel is part of the Spanish-owned CTCOP Group and was designed by CTCOP as well as architect Sergio Marrero, president of The Golf Suites. Guests of the property enjoy an infinity pool, beach club, meeting facilities, 24-hour room service and spa and fitness centre. In addition, the 27-hole Jose “Pepe” Gancedo course located at Cocotal Golf & Country Club sits virtually in the back yard of The Golf Suites and grants access to guests of the property. For more information call The Golf Suites at (809) 552-8888.
PARADISUS PALMA REAL NEWEST MEMBER OF LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD
The Paradisus Palma Real, a five-star luxury all-inclusive hotel located in Punta Cana, was recently awarded with a certification from the Leading Hotels of the World. The certification is attributed to the resort’s exacting standards of quality, its impeccable service and immaculate design. The Paradisus Palma Real is the third Paradisus resort to be recognized as one of the Leading Hotels of the World, joining the Cancun and Costa Rica properties. For more information call Paradisus Palma Real at (809) 688-5000.
NEW RESORT & SPA IN PUNTA CANA SLATED TO OPEN IN MAY
Agua Resort & Spa, a five-star luxury property in Punta Cana, announced plans to open in May of 2007. The property is situated just 24 miles from Punta Cana International Airport and will boast 18 villas with 53 suites. Agua Resort & Spa was created by Antonio Segundo Imbert, the same designer of Cana’s beach club and the Punta Cana International Airport. The property features a spa, beachfront infinity pool, fitness room, meeting facilities, a personal concierge and butler and 24-hour room service. For more information call Agua Resort & Spa at 1-866-757-AGUA (toll free in the US) or (809) 468-0000.
NH HOTELES TO OPEN TWO PROPERTIES IN DR
NH Hoteles recently announced plans to open two properties in the Dominican Republic. Bavaro Real Arena, a five-star luxury hotel with 660 rooms, will open in December of 2007. VIP Real Arena, another five-star property with 375 rooms, will follow with the opening date and details to be announced.
CABARETE TO HOST KITEBOARDING WORLD CUP FOR SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Cabarete, a modish beach town located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, will host the Kiteboarding World Cup (prokitetour.com) from June 26 to July 1. As its sixth consecutive year as a host, Cabarete will be the fifth of 11 stops for the competition. This year’s tournament will feature a range of talented riders representing countries such as the Dominican Republic, England, the Netherlands, Sweden, Spain and more.
SANTIAGO HISTORICAL BUILDINGS RESTORED
An investment of approximately US$6 million is being applied to the restoration and rehabilitation of historical buildings in Santiago, located in the central region of the DR. The project is being directed by the Development Council for the Historic Center of Santiago’s Technical Commission, and supported by the city municipality, the Archbishop and the Culture Ministry. The Hotel Mercedes and Santiago Apostol Cathedral are among hundreds of buildings that will be repaired. Restoration is currently in process, and will continue throughout 2007.
DR REPORTS INCREASE IN 2007 VISITOR ARRIVALS
According to a recent report released by the Dominican Republic Central Bank, during the first two months of 2007 the country welcomed 664,523 foreign visitors. This is a 3.45% increase over the first two months of 2006, when the Dominican Republic saw 641,335 visitors.
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