Modern Travel Agent Podcast

Record Arrivals in Dominican Republic, Hurricane Fiona, Secrets Impression Moxché Delayed Opening, Pilot Program for Online Passport Renewal, New Leadership at the Top of Apple Leisure Group


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On this episode of the Modern Travel Agent podcast, I cover some of the latest and most relevant travel news from the past few weeks which includes:

-Record numbers of arrivals in the Dominican Republic.  

-Some temporary and more long-term closures and renovations due to Hurricane Fiona.
-The removal of Covid testing in some major Caribbean Islands.
-A delayed opening for a brand new resort in Playa del Carmen.
-A pilot program for online passport renewal in the US.
-Two different strategic partnerships between some of the biggest hotel brands in the industry.
-And new leadership at the top of Apple Leisure Group.

This episode is brought to you by our partnership with the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. Visit https://www.godominicanrepublic.com to learn more about this beautiful destination.


Record Arrivals in the Dominican Republic

https://www.unwto.org/news/dominican-republic-among-unwto-members-reporting-strong-tourism-rebound
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjTLUmdrpDk/

Stay up-to-date on the Dominican Republic

https://www.instagram.com/davidcolladom/
https://www.instagram.com/godomrep/
https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/

Playa Resorts & Hotels Reopening Dates for Resorts in the Dominican Republic Impacted by Hurricane Fiona

https://www.playaresorts.com/storm-policy

Removal of Covid-19 related Entry requirements for Anguilla

https://ivisitanguilla.com/

Removal of Covid-19 related Entry requirements for Bahamas

https://www.bahamas.com/travelupdates

Covid Entry Rules for the Caribbean

https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Caribbean-readies-for-a-wave-of-reopenings

Secrets Impression Moxché delayed Opening December 1, 2022

https://www.amrcollection.com/en/resorts-hotels/secrets/mexico-impression/impression-moxche/
For any additional inquiries, please contact Daniel Mellado, Director of Sales for Secrets Impression Moxché, at [email protected].

US State Department Pilot Program for Online Passport Renewal

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2022/09/16/renew-passport-online/10399847002/

IHG Hotels & Resorts, Sunset World (owner), and Playa Hotels & Resorts (operator) announce a new endeavor for the boutique brand Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants with the signing of Kimpton’s first all-inclusive resort.

https://www.playaresorts.com/press-releases/kimpton-partnership

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Palladium Hotel Group Sign Strategic Alliance to Expand Registry Collection Hotels with 14 All-Inclusive Resorts

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wyndham-hotels--resorts-and-palladium-hotel-group-sign-strategic-alliance-to-expand-registry-collection-hotels-with-14-all-inclusive-resorts-301590791.html

Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian assumes leadership of ALG as former Apple Leisure Group president and CEO Alejandro Reynal leaves company https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Hyatt-CEO-assume-leadership-Apple-Leisure-Group

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