Medina off to China with investment in mind

Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina travels to China in a historic official visit that formalizes diplomatic relations with that Asian country, established May 1. Medina, invited by his counterpart Xi Jinping, aims to promote national exports to that country and reach cooperation and financing agreements in several areas, for which he will hold meetings with…

Avoid the Cancun crunch: Dominican Republic hoteliers

Santo Domingo.- National Hotels and Tourism Association (Asonahores) president Joel Santos, on Tues. said the situation of the seaweed and insecurity affecting Cancun’s hotel occupancy won’t impact the Dominican Republic because the rooms for the winter were booked well in advance. The business leader estimates that tourism will grow over 5% by year end and…

Xi to distinguish Medina in China visit

Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina will be the only one of the 18 leaders who will be on an official visit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during the Dominican head of state’s tour of the Asian country. The Dominican head of state is expected to arrive in Beijing at 6:30pm to carry out a busy…