US EditionDominican Republic Authorizes More Flights for Tourists Rerouted by Hurricane Melissa
Dominican Republic expects over 95% hotel occupancy during peak season by hosting 800 extra flights for tourists diverted from hurricane-hit Caribbean islands.
- On Wednesday, the Dominican Republic authorized 800 flights to accommodate tourists rerouted from Jamaica and nearby Caribbean islands, industry officials said as the country prepares for peak tourism season.
- After Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Oct. 28, the storm ravaged Jamaica, the Bahamas, Cuba and Haiti, causing flight cancellations and prolonged hotel closures.
- Recent data show tourist arrivals and occupancy rising, supporting expanded flight approvals as Dominican hotels say they have capacity and additional flights will run over eight months with holiday occupancy projected above more than 95%.
- Officials say they expect a surge in arrivals this month as travelers are rerouted, while Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica's Tourism Minister, expects about 60% hotel availability starting in mid-December.
- Having welcomed more than 8 million visitors Jan–Oct, the Dominican Republic stands to gain economically from tourism generating nearly $11 million last year amid holiday season demand.
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Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane Melissa
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- The Dominican Republic has authorized the arrival of 800 new flights to accommodate a surge in tourists who were originally planning to vacation in Jamaica and other nearby islands but were rerouted following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.
Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane Melissa
The Dominican Republic has authorized the arrival of 800 new flights to accommodate a surge in tourists who were originally planning to vacation in Jamaica and other nearby islands but were rerouted following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. Industry officials…
Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane Melissa
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican Republic has authorized the arrival of 800 new flights to accommodate a surge in tourists who were originally planning to vacation in Jamaica and other nearby islands but were rerouted following the…
Dominican Republic Authorizes 800 New Flights for Tourists Who Changed Destinations Due to Hurricane
By Martín Adames and Danica Coto SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — The Dominican Republic has authorized 800 new flights to accommodate the surge of tourists who initially planned to vacation in Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti but had to change their destinations after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The regular and charter flights were approved as the Caribbean nation prepares for its peak tourist season, industry officials said Wednesday. “This will …
Dominican Republic Authorizes 800 New Flights for Tourists Who Changed Destinations Due to Hurricane
By Martín Adames and Danica Coto SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — The Dominican Republic has authorized 800 new flights to accommodate the surge of tourists who initially planned to vacation in Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti but had to change their destinations after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The regular and charter flights were approved as the Caribbean nation prepares for its peak tourist season, industry officials said Wednesday. “This will …
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