The Dominican Republic’s North Coast promises to become one of the main tourism circuits in the country, as observed by several remodeling and expansion works taking place in Puerto Escondido, Cayo Levantado and Portillo, currently undertaken by Spain’s Piñeiro Group. However, the projects have raised a few eyebrows among environmentalists there.

Dominican Environment Minister Max Puig huddled last week with over 25 representatives from the sectors involved in the humpback whale watching at Samana.

Las Vegas attracted a record 38.9 million visitors in 2006, up 0.9 percent from a year earlier, while even more are forecast to visit the city this year, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said.

Bremen-based fares technology expert Partners Software has been selected to develop a multi-source air fares booking engine and management system for Thomas Cook.

Hilton has been awarded Best Hotel Chain in Eastern Europe in 2006 by the Business Traveler US magazine, the chain announced.

More than 300 participants joined the 24th edition of the Vacation and Spa tourism expo in the capital of Sofia.