Dominican Republic’s air services agreement with Dubai will boost tourism

The Dominican Republic and Dubai signed an amendment protocol for air services between both nations to develop actions to promote and promote air traffic.

According to a press release, the Civil Aviation Board ( JAC ) explained that the agreement also seeks to promote the Dominican Republic as a tourist destination and strengthen cooperation ties with other civil aviation authorities in matters of commercial aviation services.

In this sense, the president of the JAC, José Marte Piantini, described the signing of said protocol “as a significant advance” for the national air sector and explained that promoting the country’s air transport with other nations positions the strategic importance of the territory Dominican.

He stressed that the agreement would also strengthen new opportunities that contribute to the country’s economic growth, promoting the quality of air transport service to and from the Dominican Republic.

The document was signed by Marte Piantini and the Director-General of the Dubai Civil Aviation General Authority, Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, and authorities from the sector from both countries.

During the development of the “Dubai Airshow” event, the JAC delegation met with representatives of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, for the approval of the Code Share Agreement signed between Air Europa, dated January 19, 2014, through which they can carry out a series of seasonal operations on the Madrid-Santo Domingo and Madrid- Abu Dhabi route.

In this agreement, Air Europa is the effective operator and Etihad Airways, the market operator; The final approval was through Resolution 248-2021 dated October 27, 2021, with whom progress was made in the process for the establishment of an airline in the Dominican Republic that can embark and disembark passengers, mail and cargo.

Encarna Piñero: “Tourism recovery in the Dominican Republic has exceeded expectations”

Encarna Piñero, CEO of Grupo Piñero, congratulated the Government of the Dominican Republic for the work carried out to achieve the recovery of tourism in the country, which has turned it into a reference for the successful management of the pandemic.

She highlighted the work carried out by the Tourism Cabinet headed by President Luis Abinader and coordinated by the Minister of Tourism, David Collado.

“The recovery has been above expectations, bearing in mind that rapid vaccination is fundamental to generate confidence,” she said.

The also president of the International Hotel Investors Association (Inverotel) indicated that employee support measures such as phasing have helped companies and employees get through the pandemic that guarantee that when the pandemic passes, they will continue to be strong and sustainable companies.

“We are facing a great opportunity for all of us; we have to work from our responsibility to be able to take advantage of it,” Piñero said according to local press.

She also indicated that the decision of the DR to be a partner country of Fitur 2022 to be held in Madrid from January 19 to 23 was a very wise one.

“For me it has been a great initiative, we applaud it and value it, I already conveyed it to Minister Collado and President Abinader, I think it is an ideal and ideal time to sponsor this fair or be a partner country of Fitur, as it will allow the DR to continue to hit harder as one of the leading destinations in the Caribbean,” Piñero emphasized.

70% of vaccinated population two-dose goal nears

Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Public Health, Daniel Rivera, said Monday that there are still about 425,000 people to reach the Country Goal with 70% of the total adult population vaccinated with two doses.

“The first one (with one dose) is very good, it is already on its way to 78%. What we want now is that second dose,” said the minister.

According to Rivera, reaching these figures “has not been difficult. There are already many vaccinated and in this case, the second dose in the vaccination centers is in the first place. The second dose is on a good rhythm. The rescue of the one who put the first dose to the second is 85% and that is why we believe that we can comply with that part.”

Qataris set their sights on SW tourism potential

Santo Domingo.- In order to attract investment towards projects that are structured in the form of public-private alliances, the executive director of the DGAPP, Sigmund Freund, held meetings with key investors from Qatar, in a official visit for the celebration of Dominican Week that took place from November 15 to 19 in Doha, the Qatari capital.

Freund presented to the president of the First Bank of Qatar, Abdul Rahman Totongi and his team, the project “Cabo Rojo: Pedernales Tourism Development”, the economic and financial model that will be implemented in this new destination in the Dominican Republic and its great potential for the economic impact it will have on the region.

In separate meetings, the official met with the president of the Alfardan Group, Fayad Mohamed Al-Khatib and with the executives of the prestigious hotel development firm, Katara Hospitality to whom he presented the Pedernales project and the portfolio of PPP initiatives of Dominican Repúblic.

In these meetings he was accompanied by the executive director of ProDominicana, Biviana Riveiro and the ambassador of the State of Qatar, George Bahsa.

Abinader starts reconstruction of highway in SW

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader on Sun. broke ground for the reconstruction of the Barahona-Enriquillo highway (southwest), with an initial budget of about RD$1.5 billion (US$57 million).

Accompanied by the Minister of Public Works, Deligne Ascención, the president said the work was demanded by residents for years.

Statement from the Presidency: The highway will serve to activate the interprovincial trade of Barahona, Bahoruco and Pedernales, and will allow the agricultural products of the region to be transported more quickly and safely to the large urban centers.

A 4.9 quake jolts Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata.- A strong quake woke part of the population of Puerto Plata at 3:42am, and was felt by numerous people in different parts of the province and surrounding areas.

Preliminary reports released by the Provincial Civil Defense Directorate indicate that the magnitude 4.9 tremor would have had its epicenter near the municipality of Altamira.

No damage to property or injury have been reported so far.

Dominican Republic takes steps towards integration with Central America

Panama City, Panama

The Dominican government is moving forward in the integration of services and other productive sectors with Central American countries.

The process is the result of two meetings of President Luis Abinader with his counterparts of the Central American region, specifically Costa Rica and Panama, to work together and take advantage of the post-Covid opportunities since investments of US$3 to US$4.5 trillion are expected to be changing the manufacturing base.

This was affirmed to Listín Diario by the vice-minister of the MICM, Carlos Flacquer, who accompanied minister Victor -Ito- Bisonó to the presentation of the regional report RED2021 of the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) in Panama City, an act in which the Panamanian chancellor revealed the signature of a tripartite agreement between these countries.

Flacquer explained that any country that captures only 0.1% of these investments would triple its exports.

The Dominican Republic is the sixth-largest trading partner of the U.S. and, together with Panama and Costa Rica, will become the third, with 20 million inhabitants between the three and whose block will only be surpassed by Brazil and Mexico.

The third meeting between the three presidents of the Central American region and the DR will be in the Dominican Republic next December.

On Thursday, Panama’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Erika Mouynes, said that Panama, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica had signed a tripartite integration agreement to promote democratic institutions and economic growth.

The information on the tripartite agreement between these nations was later confirmed by the Minister of Industry and Commerce and Mipymes of the Dominican Republic (MICM), Víctor Ito Bisonó while participating in a panel as part of the presentation of the RED2021 report in Panama.

Alliance
As part of the alliance for democratic institutionality, the presidents of Costa Rica, DR, and Panama met at the UN Assembly on September 27 this year in New York, where they agreed on a regional proposal to relaunch the commercial, demographic and cultural ties of their countries and the region.

A second meeting was held in Panama last October 20, where they declared their intention to deepen this alliance not only in the area of trade, to attract investment, but also in the political sphere, “concerned about the unprecedented and growing migratory flows in the three countries.”

Samaná focuses on film industry to promote tourism

The Samaná Tourism Cluster (CTS) and the Association of Hotels and Tourism Companies of Samaná (AHETSA) considered that the film industry should have the best advantages to promote tourism in this coastal province, thanks to its local and international projection.

In the framework of the VII Annual Meeting for the Tourist Development of Samaná, representatives of both organizations explained that they see the impulse for the arrival of visitors to the coastal province in the seventh art. At the same time, the sectors involved in the development of tourism in the same expressed the importance of continuing to join efforts and betting on its positioning as “a film destination.”

“We must continue working together to grant the film industry the greatest advantages and amenities, as well as the order and cooperation appropriate to their needs, so that it continues to develop in the province and we maintain this flow of visitors that cause the shootings directly and indirectly, showing the rest of the world the beauty and uniqueness of Samaná,” said Jesús Durán, president of the CTS.

Likewise, the president of AHETSA, Juan Bancalari, added that “Having had important movie stars such as Sandra Bullock, Jennifer López, M. Night Shyamalan, Gael García Bernal, Josh Duhamel and Channing Tatum, among many others, in our different projects and beaches, is an ineffable sign of the projection we are having in this area.”

During the meeting, Lantica Media’s Chief Operating Officer, Albert Martínez Martín, explained that the film industry is an unparalleled wealth generator and that its impact on the economy is reflected in tourism. He indicated that images of our country travel worldwide, Hollywood stars enjoy our beaches, and productions generate high hotel occupancy rates, just a few examples of this successful marriage between cinema and tourism.

Meanwhile, Carlos Aguilar, partner and director of the GVA Office based in the Dominican Republic, asserted the importance of experiences as promoters of integral development.

While the general director of the General Directorate of Cinema (DGCINE), Marianna Vargas Gurilieva, said that the institution had focused its efforts on creating a solid film industry in Samaná, focusing on strengthening human capital, institutions, and locations.

“We have designed, in conjunction with INFOTEP, demand-driven training programs. We recently opened an office in Santa Bárbara de Samaná, to provide services to productions shooting locally, and we signed an agreement with mayors’ offices and district boards, establishing a single rate, simplifying processes and further strengthening inter-institutional ties. These achievements are the result of joint efforts between the public and private sectors,” he explained.

At the seventh annual meeting, which will be held this Friday, 19 November 2021, and is headed by the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, Eduardo Esteban, mayor of Las Terrenas, won the mayor of the Year award. In addition, Fernando Mercado, director of the Limón municipal district, was named District Director of the Year.

The event was supported by the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), Banreservas, Banco Popular Dominicano, Bahía Príncipe, Bonita Group, Industrias Nigua, Bancalari Corredores de Seguros, Coral Hospitality Corp, Aerodom, Viva Wyndham V Samaná, Hacienda Samaná Bay, Hotel Playa Colibrí, Grupo Ramos, Villa Serena, Rincón Bay.

Clean energy development for Dominican Republic and other countries in AL

Collaboration. InterEnergy Group and Bank of America

InterEnergy Group, one of the largest providers of clean energy in the Caribbean and Latin America, and Bank of America, one of the world’s leading financial institutions, announced their collaboration in the financing of InterEnergy’s project to develop wind and solar energy and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in the Caribbean and Latin America.

This partnership envisions incorporating innovative alternative energy sources, such as green hydrogen. The announcement was made in Glasgow at the UN Climate Change Conference COP26.

Rolando Gonzalez Bunster, president and CEO of InterEnergy Group, said, “We are honored to work with Bank of America on the shared mission of building a better future in the region, including clean energy generation and leading the impending transition to electric mobility.

We look forward to adding innovative technology to the generation mix, including green hydrogen, to help accelerate decarbonization pathways. Alongside these efforts, we reaffirm our commitment to contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda.”

Bank of America intends to work with InterEnergy, in particular, to finance a portion of this energy group’s development pipeline over the next few years, including an amount allocated to Small Island Developing States, where approximately 800 MW has been identified as being in the development stage. The financing structure will be diversified across multiple sustainable development technologies and countries, resulting in much-needed scale, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness in these markets.

Abinader: Meliá and Falcon’s investment will impact country’s economy

Katmandu Park will generate about 600 direct jobs.

President Luis Abinader highlighted that the investment of more than 400 million dollars by Meliá Hotels International and Falcon’s Beyond Global for the construction, development, and remodeling of various tourism projects will impact the economy of the entire country and will generate thousands of direct and indirect.

It will invest 170 million dollars in the construction of Kathmandu Park, 180 million dollars in two hotels for adults and children, and 50 million dollars for renovating its existing hotels.

By participating in the announcement of the new investments, the president affirmed that the tourism model of the Dominican Republic is a world reference and will continue to be so for offers and investment bets such as the one referred to by the Spanish group.

The president, accompanied by the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, and received by the CEO of Falcon’s Beyond Global, Cecil D. Magpuri and its Executive President, Scott Demereau; the CEO of Meliá Hotels, Gabriel Escarrer and the COO, André P. Gerondeau, assured that the world is in permanent change, but the Dominican Republic is ready to lead it.

He cited as a sign of the strength of investment in the tourism sector that, only in the case of Katmandu Park, will generate about 600 direct jobs with a projection to double this figure in indirect employment.

“These efforts are in line with the government’s objectives, which are jobs and investment opportunities for all,” he stressed.

Abinader recalled that since he came to the Government, he has supported multiple investments, in different sectors and regions, without rest, always seeking that objective. “Today, in Punta Cana, we are back to support investment in leisure and services. A sector in expansion and that brings with it stable work of quality and economic generation in multiple sectors directly and indirectly,” he said.

He added: “This is an already palpable reality: everyone wants to invest in the Dominican Republic and their government is here to assure them that they are not wrong with that choice.” Punta Cana has always been a focus of attraction of talent and companies, and even today, it is still that engine that pushes and is more alive than ever.

“Commitment, sustainable, productive investment, and employment. That is what is here today. They are a source of pride for all of us. Their work and exemplary dedication in all these years are worthy of recognition and support,” he said.

Abinader indicated that, together, the public and private sectors will achieve the significant changes and adaptations that the country needs and achieve what they have always pursued: the best destination in the world.

He added that in leadership, they also seek to be innovative, so he is happy to see projects like this, which provide tremendous added value and are in line with the ambition and plans of the Government in its international promotion.

Dominicans win 5 Latin Grammy Awards

Santo Domingo.- It was worth it that Dominican artists contributed so that the Latin Recording Academy did not eliminate the category of “Best merengue and / or bachata album” from the Latin Grammy Awards.

This was demonstrated on Thursday night at the ceremony that took place in a hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Dominican music shone with the awards given to Juan Luis Guerra and Sergio Vargas.

At the preshow of the Latin Grammy Awards, Juan Luis Guerra, leader of 4-40, marked his territory by receiving the first gramophone for the arrangement of the new version of the iconic song “Ojalá que llueva Café” that he recorded on the album “Privé,” a figure that would increase to four.

State invests 761 million in PCR tests

Minister says the country has saved five billion pesos in the purchase of these tests.

Timely detection of Covid-19 disease is vital in the treatment and isolation process to stop the spread, so the availability of PCR tests is essential for such management of the virus.

In this sense, the Minister of Public Health, Daniel Rivera, reported today that the Government has made an investment of 761 million pesos in PCR tests, which are performed free of charge to people and have saved the State five billion pesos in the purchase.

In total, the Doctor Defilló National Laboratory has carried out one million 353 thousand 193 tests, while in the first 16 days of November 89 thousand 468 PCR tests had been carried out.

He explained that there are 650 thousand PCR tests available, and the same number of antigens, which is why he guaranteed the supply in this demand that has been presented in recent weeks.

In these positions, the presence of people who go in search of tests is notorious, whether for their jobs, travel, or a small number who attend due to symptoms.

He attributed the reduction in mortality to more diagnoses (due to the tests carried out), vaccination, booster doses, use of outpatient medications such as Regen-Cov, and the execution of the resolution of the vaccination requirement.

Relaxation of measurements

Rivera alluded to the crowds and the non-use of masks that could be observed in the stadium last night during the Licey and Águilas baseball game.

In the latter, he explained that in order to comply with the measures of mandatory presentation of the vaccination card, distancing and the use of masks, 1,200 inspectors will be distributed as of Friday. “We believe that this measure must be taken so that we can all be calm,” he said.

In addition, he specified that he has seen announcements of different concerts that have not submitted a written communication to that governing body of health, since they must establish health criteria to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

12 film shoots across Dominican territory

Santo Domingo.-The Dominican Republic became the backdrop for the filming of at least 12 shoots, five of them foreign and seven local.

Cinema director general, Marianna Vargas Gurilieva, assured that “it’s the highest number of simultaneous filming the country has experienced.

“RD became a filming set: 7 national shoots and 5 foreign ones. This is the highest number of international productions filming simultaneously,” said Vargas Gurilieva.

Precisely today the closure was announced, for this Thursday, of La Isabella street, in Los Guarícanos, Santo Domingo Norte, where a scene from a series for Netflix would be shot.

Casa de Campo will expand its facilities with an investment of US $ 90 million

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas announced the expansion of its renowned hotel with the construction of 64 new junior suites, a Spa center, and a modern lounge for VIP clients. The announced investment exceeds US $ 90 million, as part of a development project that will be carried out in several phases and that will produce 500 jobs directly between construction and operations.

The ceremony, the first palace that started the construction work, was led by President Luis Abinader; David Collado, Minister of Tourism; Andrés Pichardo, president of Casa de Campo Resort; and the main executives of the Central Romana Corporation; Ramón Menéndez, Pepe Fanjul Jr., Leo Matos, and Eduardo Martínez-Lima Gonzalvo.

“In these almost 50 years, Casa de Campo Resort has been one of the pioneers of traditional tourism and real estate in the country. We are very proud to continue developing the vision of our shareholders of the Central Romana Corporation, to continue adding numerous first-class services and facilities that continue to highlight our resort among the most emblematic of the Caribbean,” emphasized Pichardo.

He explained that the new and spacious 76 m2 suite rooms, distributed in 4 buildings with two levels, will have views of the golf course and will be equipped with the latest technology and amenities that the best of the hotel industry offers today.

He indicated that the Spa center will have a construction area of ​​1,700 m2 with views of the central lake, it will have all the world-class facilities and amenities such as a Hydrotherapy area, cabins for specialized treatments, relaxation areas, Café & Juice Bar, beauty salon and Bridal Suite.

“With these investments we continue to increase the value and quality of our resort, reaffirming that our exclusive offer of services satisfies the demand of the most demanding visitor, and with this we continue to be a benchmark as a tourist destination”, he highlighted.

It is recalled that Casa de Campo Resort & Villas is the most complete resort in the Caribbean, with 5 golf courses under the signature of the famous architect Pete Dye.

Also among its other sports facilities, it has the largest clay pigeon shooting center in the entire region, three polo fields, an Equestrian Center, and thirteen tennis courts. Its Minitas beach club, the artistic village of Altos de Chavón, and La Marina are important parts of the attractions for its visitors.

Arajet: green light to connect the Dominican Republic with 14 countries

Airline plans to start operations in the first quarter of 2022

The Dominican capital airline Arajet, formerly Flycana, already has permission from the Civil Aviation Board ( JAC ) to fly to the different destinations where it plans to start its operations in the first quarter of 2022.

During the extraordinary session of the JAC, the line was approved for flights from the Dominican Republic to the United States, Cuba, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Haiti, Canada, France, Panama, Trinidad, and Tobago, Aruba, Guatemala, and other countries.

“Very soon you will find in Arajet the best ultra-low cost airfares, to travel to or from the Dominican Republic with lower prices,” it is indicated on the company’s website, according to the Cuban Directory.

The operations will be carried out with five Boeing 737 MAX 8s after a new image and brand.

It is recalled that the JAC granted the modification of the Certificate of Economic Authorization (CAE), with the number 25, to include the brand “Arajet” as DBA (doing business as / doing business as) in favor of the company  DW Dominican Wings.

Dominican exports will close 2021 with US$11.9B

Adoexpo assures exports demonstrate the sector’s resilience in times of crisis

The president of the Dominican Export Association (Adoexpo) reported this Monday that 2021 is a record year for exports, which shows the resilience of the sector in times of crisis.

Elizabeth Mena indicated that in the months of January-October, Dominican exports totaled US $ 9,738,832,312, which represents a growth of 20.74% compared to January-October 2020 and 16.64% compared to January-October 2019.

“According to estimates, this 2021 we will close with about US $ 11,887 million, representing a 20.5% growth if we compare it with 2020 and 17.51% in 2019,” said Mena.

The owner of Adoexpo offered her statements within the framework of the 2021 Export Resilience Awards and the presentation of the Export Check UP tool.

In this activity, several companies were awarded in equal numbers, seven categories, in a ceremony led by President Luis Abinader, directors of the association, and representatives of the export sector.

Regarding Export Check-Up, Mena pointed out that Adoexpo works to achieve macro-level transformations so that companies can boost their activities in international trade with this tool that, rather than verifying standards in all of Latin America, will allow exporters to see their level. compliance and take the necessary measures to access and stay in the most rigorous markets.

Portugal’s TAP chooses Punta Cana for its first flights to the Caribbean

With three weekly flights starting December 11, with fares starting at $281

AP Air Portugal debuted its first service from the Caribbean, with nonstop flights between Lisbon and Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic with fares starting at $281 each way.

The airline announced that it will start three weekly round-trip flights from December 11, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

On Fridays, the flight will depart Punta Cana at 10:50 p.m. and arrive in Lisbon at 10:20 a.m. the next morning. Return flights will depart Lisbon at 4:45 a.m. and arrive in Punta Cana at 9:05 p.m.

On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the flight will depart from Punta Cana at 11:05 p.m., arriving in Lisbon at 10:35 a.m. the next day. Return flights will depart Lisbon at 5:00 p.m. and arrive in Punta Cana at 9:20 p.m.

The new route will be operated with TAP’s Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, which features the new Airspace by Airbus cabin.

The cabin configuration and design create an updated and modern atmosphere, with more reclining seats in economy, in green and grey tones, and more legroom in EconomyXtra, in green and red tones.

“Seating space in regular Economy is 31 inches, while EconomyXtra offers an additional three inches of legroom, for a space of 34 inches. The A330-900neo has 168 seats in Economy and 96 in EconomyXtra,” the airline said in a statement.

TAP Business Class offers 34 new fully-flat reclining chairs that measure more than two meters when fully reclined. TAP business class seats include power outlets for both USB and individual plugs, headphone jacks, individual reading lights, and more space, including increased storage space.

Airline fares in economy class from Punta Cana to Lisbon start at $281 each way, while fares to connecting destinations start at $247 to Paris, Barcelona, and Rome.

TAP’s business class fares from the Dominican Republic to the most popular European destinations start at just $1575 each way to Barcelona, $1707 to Rome, and $1773 to Paris, (all tariffs are plus taxes).

“If you fly to Portugal or beyond to TAP’s +65 destinations across Europe and Africa, TAP’s new nonstop flight from Punta Cana will take you faster, more comfortably and at the best price in the Dominican market,” said Gustavo de Hostos, managing director of General Air Services, TAP’s GSA for the Dominican Republic.

“And for guests flying beyond Lisbon, TAP offers travelers the popular Portugal ‘Stopover’ program, with up to five nights in Lisbon en route with no additional airfare,” he added.

Travelers can also enjoy a stopover in Lisbon or Porto even if their final destination is in Portugal, such as Faro (Algarve); Ponta Delgada, or Terceira (Azores); and, Funchal or Porto Santo (Madeira).

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana will celebrate 50 years with a golf tournament

On November 27, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an 18-hole scramble golf tournament for mixed couples, which will be held at the Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay in Bávaro, Punta Cana.

This tournament seeks to support the local economy, raising funds to support philanthropic efforts for the benefit of communities in the region.

The sports activity will begin at 7:00 in the morning and be carried out under strict biosafety measures to protect the participants. It will be played on one of the best golf courses in Punta Cana, designed by former professional golfer Jack William Nicklaus.

“We are excited to share that Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana will be the host hotel for the commemorative tournament of Hard Rock’s 50 years,” said Leonel Reyes, Latam Corporate Director of RCD Hotels.

Dominican Republic housing prices soar 30%

Santo Domingo.- The rise in the prices of construction materials has soared the cost of homes in the Dominican Republic as much as 30% during the last year, per square meter, according to the president of the Dominican Home Builders and Promoters Association (Acoprovi).

Jorge Montalvo the rising cost of building materials meant that a house that previously cost RD$2 million currently has a market price of RD$2.5 million.

Montalvo said that in many cases, home developers have had to assume an important part of the increases in materials, although he warned that new projects will reflect the changes in the price of the square meter of construction.

“We estimate that with the increases that have been taking place since last year in this part, with materials that have shot up to 120%, that translates into the cost of the square meter of construction having shot up in that period in 25-30%, which is an important number.”

TUI Airways resumes flights between United Kingdom and Punta Cana

Starting next November 12 with flights twice a week

Through its airline TUI UK & Ireland, the tour operator TUI Airways resumed its travels between the United Kingdom and Latin America. Specifically, the company has restarted its activity with Riviera Nayarit ( Mexico ) and Punta Cana ( Dominican Republic ).

The airline will fly to the Dominican destination from next Friday, November 12, from Manchester International Airport twice a week. From December 13, the frequency will increase to three weekly flights.

Meanwhile,  TUI will fly from London Gatwick Airport on Saturdays 13 and 20 November, a frequency that will be increased to twice a week from the last week of November. Starting December 21, the airline will increase the offer to three weekly flights.

In the case of Puerto Vallarta (Riviera Nayarit), the airline has already resumed operations with the first flight from Manchester. Also, as of November 25, the connections from Gatwick.

“It is great to see that the strategic routes arrive in time for the winter season. We are eagerly awaiting British visitors throughout the remainder of the year, as well as throughout the Christmas period,” said Marc Murphy, managing director of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau, in statements to the British newspaper TTG.