Dominican Republic, June 11, 2020 - The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic (MITUR) has announced that the country will be ready to receive international visitors from July 1st.

This is in line with the estimated date for the start of Phase 4 of the de-escalation process of the measures announced by the High-Level Commission for the Prevention and Control of Coronavirus.

"The Dominican tourism industry is ready to start receiving visitors from July 1 in a responsible manner and complying with the recommendations of national and international organizations on hygiene, disinfection and social distancing," said the Minister of Tourism, Francisco Javier García.

"From the moment visitors arrive in our country, they will find that the measures implemented guarantee a safe and pleasant experience so that they can enjoy the attractions that have made us the main tourist destination in the Caribbean," he added.

To help both consumers and trade who are looking to capitalise on this re-opening and plan ahead a new Dominican Republic Travel Resource Centre, has been launched. The resource is an initiative designed to deliver accurate, up to date information to future visitors and answer frequently asked travel questions. The platform allows visitors to listen to COVID-19 industry updates from trusted sources and provides live chat assistance for any questions that they might have.

Whilst quarantine is still in place for UK residents the UK travel industry is lobbying government for the introduction of air-bridges between destinations with low case numbers of Covid-19. Ministers have been sent a list of 45 countries to prioritise for quarantine-free air bridges. The list, agreed by airlines including British Airways, includes the Dominican Republic. Airlines are lobbying for the first air bridges to be established by the end of June at the latest, raising new hopes for the summer holiday abroad.

To view the Travel Resource Centre please visit https://www.drtravelcenter.com.

About Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic is well known for off-the-beaten-path excursions, rich culture, endless amenities and a good year-round climate. Accessible via direct flights from UK, it is an ideal oasis for solo travellers, couples and families. From hiking trails to undiscovered beaches and world-class golf courses, tourists can enjoy luxurious and diverse accommodation, explore ancient relics, savour the local Dominican fare, or experience ecotourism adventures in the magnificent national parks, mountain ranges and rivers.

Dominican Republic features a variety of sports, recreation and entertainment options, exclusive cultural experiences such as dancing and carnival festivities, plus Dominican specialties such as cigars, rum, chocolate, coffee, amber and larimar. Between adventurous Puerto Plata, lush Samaná, historic Santo Domingo, sunny Punta Cana, luxe La Romana and bustling Barahona, each area has something for every type of traveller and budget.

The country has also generated a worldwide reputation for its warm and hospitable people. With eight international airports and nine distinct ecological zones it has never been more accessible or appealing to explore Dominican Republic. To learn more and begin planning your trip visit the official website at:
https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/ 

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