Eastern Airlines Is Launching Flights to the Dominican Republic

The revived Eastern Airlines is back in the Caribbean. The new iteration of the once-legendary carrier is set to launch expanded Caribbean flights in December with service to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Eastern Airlines will be launching twice-weekly flights from both Boston and Miami to Santo Domingo. On Dec. 17, Eastern will be operating flights […]

Dominican Republic unveils new Covid-19 measures

The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader Corona, has announced a set of initiatives designed to address challenges faced by the local tourism industry. It is hoped the measures can overcome the Covid-19 pandemic and to ensure that the country is a safe travel destination. The Plan for the Responsible Recovery of Tourism in […]

Dominican Republic COVID-19 Tests Adversely Impact Travelers Says IATA

The Dominican Republic government’s recent decision to perform rapid COVID-19 testing on international visitors who arrive in the country without required proof of a negative test result has “confused” passengers and negatively impacted airlines, said an International Air Transport Association (IATA) official quoted in local news reports. IATA officials also asked Gustavo Montalvo, president of […]

Fathom adds goodwill activities in Dominican Republic

Fathom, Carnival Corp.’s new social-impact brand, said it has developed four new activities for Dominican Republic cruises.Fathom will start cruising in April. The activities include improving homes and common areas in impoverished communities; working with special-needs rehabilitation therapy patients; assisting arts-and-crafts entrepreneurs at a women"™s cooperative; and connecting one-on-one in the homes of Dominican host […]