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Arajet Assumes Co-Presidency of ALTA Flight Operations and Security Committee
The ALTA Flight Safety and Operations Committee serves as a vital platform for the exchange of best practices among air operators, and industry experts.
Rum Renaissance Festival Returns to Miami November 8-9 2025
Explore rum’s rich stories in seminars, then savor a grand tasting featuring exceptional rums from around the globe.
Insight Crime: What’s Behind Record Marijuana Seizures in the Dominican Republic?
Official data shows a clear upward trend in marijuana seizures over the last five years.
Dominican Republic Showcases Luxury Tourism Leadership at Miami 2025 TradeShow
Celebrating its third edition, the event promotes investment and continued growth of the destination.
Arajet Expands Caribbean-Based Network With Direct Chicago–Punta Cana Route
Arajet is creating a low cost international airline hub based in The Dominican Republic.
Dominican Regulators Approve First Arajet-Trained Captains for Boeing 737 Max 8
IDAC grants flight endorsements to Dominican pilots Víctor Cruz and Yoryi Bonilla for Boeing 737 Max 8.
Arajet Launches Ticket Sales for New York Route, Flights to Begin June 16
The route will improve air connectivity and lower fares for the Dominican community in New York, as well as for tourists to the Caribbean country.
Arajet Certified as Having Newest Airline Fleet in North America
CH-Aviation's certification highlights airlines committed to passenger safety and comfort, fleet modernization, CO2 reduction, and fuel efficiency.
Lufthansa Group Enhances Baggage Tracking with Apple AirTag Integration
Lufthansa lets passengers share AirTag data securely, boosting baggage tracking and meeting demands for real-time luggage updates.
Panama Projects 10% Growth in the Tourism Sector by 2025
Panama, led by Minister Gloria De León Zubieta, aims to strengthen ties & promote diverse experiences for Colombian travelers.
Dominican Republic’s Arajet Airlines Transported Record Number of Passengers in 2024
Arajet transported 96,586 passengers in November 2024, surpassing one million for the year—a first for any Dominican airline.
Yellow Fever Cases Increasing Throughout The Americas
The disease is endemic in 13 countries and territories in the region, causing outbreaks and deaths.
Arajet to Begin Flights Between Three US Cities and the Dominican Republic in the Spring of 2025
Arajet expects to launch routes from US territory to Santo Domingo and Punta Cana in the second quarter
Dominican Republic Achieves Tourism Milestone with 11 Million Visitors
In a heartfelt ceremony at Punta Cana International Airport, the Dominican Republic celebrated a historic milestone by welcoming its 11 millionth visitor.
LATAM Airlines Group Appoints Ricardo Bottas Dourado as New CFO to Drive Financial Strategy
LATAM Airlines Group has appointed Ricardo Bottas Dourado as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 2025.
Arajet Joins ALTA, Expanding Its Influence in Latin American and Caribbean Aviation
ALTA Executive Director José Ricardo Botelho noted Arajet’s role in increasing accessibility and connectivity across the region.
Rum’s Most Important International Event Returns To Miami November 9-11 2024
Advance tickets are available online for $49 to $59 before Friday, November 1.
Dominican Republic Launching Four-Day Work Week Trial to Study Productivity, Employee Wellbeing
This voluntary pilot program is has governmental support and is being embraced by both public and private companies.
Dominican Citizens Can Now Apply For The US Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program
Now, Dominican citizens that pass a security clearance can join the US Global Entry program with TSAPreCheck
14th Anniversary Rum Renaissance Returns To Miami November 11-12, 2023
Rum Renaissance is the most important rum event for industry professionals and rum aficionados alike.
Dominican Airline Arajet Hits 200,000 Passenger Mark After Seven Months of Flights
Very soon we will announce new routes to South America and the United States,” said Víctor Pacheco, CEO and founder of Arajet
Arajet Launches Additional Connectivity Between the Dominican Republic & Colombia
Arajet will offer two weekly frequencies between Bogotá and Santiago, Dominican Republic
Dominican Airline Arajet Offers $19 Fares to Stranded Viva Passengers
Arajet is offering certain Viva passengers with disrupted trajectories between Colombia & The Dominican Republic $19 fares.
interCaribbean Airways Expands Fleet, Travel Destinations
interCaribbean founder Lyndon Gardiner says the focus is on expanding connectivity in the eastern Caribbean.
Arajet – The Caribbean’s Own Low Cost Airline Has Ambitious Plans For The Region
Founder Victor Pacheco Tells Finance Americas why the time is right for a Dominican airline to connect the Caribbean & the entire hemisphere.
Miami Rum Renaissance Announces November Academic Sessions
Sign up for informative, entertaining, and illuminating rum seminars and expert classes taught by some of the leading experts in the world.
Miami Rum Festival Returns For 2022, Featuring The Best Spirts From The Caribbean & Latin America
Miami Rum Renaissance Festival has always been a place where rum reputations are made, new products are released, and the love of old favorites is rekindled.
Bahamas Relaxes COVID Travel Requirements, Health Visas No Longer Necessary
Fully vaccinated travelers will no longer be required to submit to pre-travel COVID-19 test results to enter the country.
Negative COVID Tests No Longer Required For Flights To US, But Vaccination Still Necessary For Visitors
CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect.
Electra America Hospitality Group Purchases Grand Lucayan Beach Resort
Construction is set to begin this summer and will be completed by 2025.
Carnival Cruise Line Begins Construction On Grand Bahama Cruise Port
Construction on the Cruise Port is estimated to be completed in November 2024.
US Embassy Reminds Expat US Citizens: File Your Income Taxes! Living Abroad Is No Exemption
Your worldwide income is subject to US income tax, regardless of where you reside.
Bahamas Government Working To Promote Air Travel With Colombia
The official confirmed plans for a possible launch of direct air service from Bogotá into Grand Bahama, during the latter part of 2022.
Dominican Airline Orders 20 737 Max Aircraft From Boeing
Tourism makes up 8.4% of the Dominican Republic's GDP.
As Carnival, Atlas Ocean Voyages, Norwegian Cancel Russian Ports of Call, Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruises Stand With Vladimir Putin’s Russia
Royal Caribbean prefers to call the invasion "the situation in Ukraine," and call the war "recent events," while the cruise line clings to its Petrograd itineraries.
Wingo Launches Flights Between Santo Domingo & Medellín, Colombia
Flights between Santo Domingo & Medellín begin March 28, and start at $194 USD round trip
Stuck Overseas With An Expired US Passport? You May Be Able To Get Home, But You Must Act Fast!
If you are overseas and your US passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until March 31, 2022.
Viva Air Launches Flights Between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic And Colombia
Viva will initially fly between Medellín (MDE) and Punta Cana (PUJ) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
US Government Announces New Entry Requirements Affecting All International Travelers – Including Citizens
These requirements are for all air passengers two years of age or older boarding a flight from a foreign country to the United States.
Full Vaccination Now Mandatory For Visitors To The US
Airlines must deny boarding to passengers who do not meet these requirements or those who test positive for COVID-19.
New Book From The Editors Of Finance Americas – Doing Business In The Bahamas: The Bahamas as a Nearshore Business, Operations & Investment Destination
The Bahamas deserves close consideration for specialty & high value BPO and nearshore service delivery site selection, as well as consideration by remote worker professionals, digital nomads, and lifestyle entrepreneurs. This new book provides valuable information.
Punta Cana Wins Twice-Weekly Flights From Medellín, Colombia Via Wingo
Saturday, Copa Airline’s low-cost subsidiary Wingo began operating flights between Medellín Colombia and the resort destination of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with rates starting at $199 round trip, and including one penalty-free date change.
JetBlue Basic Fare Passengers Must Now Pay $60-180 USD Carry-On Luggage Fee
JetBlue passengers purchasing the basic fare they call “Basic Blue” for flights after July 19 will no longer be able to bring a carry-on item aboard without paying a $65 USD extra charge. JetBlue currently flies to over 30 Caribbean, Central & South American locations.
Montserrat Launches Tax-Free Remote Worker Visa For Digital Nomads Craving A COVID-Safe Caribbean
The stamp is valid for 12 months but may be renewed. Applicants taking advantage of the program will be exempt from any Montserrat Income Tax.
Q & A: New Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery for All Air Passengers Flying To The United States
This Order applies to all air passengers, 2 years of age or older, traveling into the US, including US citizens and legal permanent residents.
Atlas Ocean Voyages Launches “At Last…Atlas” Campaign WIth Ashley Tamar
Grammy-nominated Singer, Songwriter and Actress Ashley Támar to Deliver At Last… Atlas on behalf of Atlas Ocean Voyages in order to welcome travelers back to cruising.
US Citizens Abroad: Don’t Forget To Cast Your Absentee Ballot In Runoff Elections!
The U.S. 2020 general elections have passed, but election season is not over! If you vote in a state or jurisdiction with runoff elections for federal and local offices, the U.S. Embassy can assist with the return of your voting materials.
US Citizens Outside The Country May Still Vote, Following These Guidelines:
The U.S. general elections are under three weeks away! The U.S. Embassy is not a polling location where you can vote on Election Day, so send in your ballot as soon as possible!
Copa Airlines Reports $386 Million USD Loss For Q2 2020
Copa has now scheduled the restart of its regular commercial flights for September 4th, 2020.