AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHospitality Investment: IHG has opened a 115-room Holiday Inn in Puerto Plata, targeting business and leisure travelers near Amber Cove and Taino Bay cruise ports. Air Connectivity: Arajet says it has carried five million passengers since launching in 2022; traffic rose 63.7% in the first half of 2026, strengthening Santo Domingo and Punta Cana as regional hubs. Agriculture: Banana growers face drought risks from a forecast super El Niño, after the previous cycle cut Dominican productivity by 13%; producers are calling for better pay to withstand climate shocks. Cruise Tourism: Costa Cruises and AIDA have signed 10-year fly-and-cruise partnerships with La Romana, supporting long-term port and tourism activity. Business Financing: EIB and ADOPEM unveiled €15 million for Dominican entrepreneurs and sargassum solutions. Costs: Premium gasoline and optimal diesel prices are set to rise RD$4 per gallon, while the government maintains fuel subsidies.
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