Punta Cana’s Evolution as the Americas' Air Cargo Hub

Article Source: Author: <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwight/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Andrew Wight</a>ContributorUpdated Aug 5, 2024, <img src="https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/66a3c6ab39f7d07ed4e90aa6/Rita-Ines-Sellares-Blasco--CEO--Dominican-Foundation-of-Marine-Studies--FUNDEMAR-/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=1440">Rita Ines Sellares Blasco, CEO/ Dominican Foundation of Marine Studies (FUNDEMAR)Rita Ines Sellares Blasco Researchers in the Dominican Republic are helping along the sex lives of stony corals to give them a better chance against disease and bleaching events. A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bpmesoamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Identificacion-sistemas-ecosistemicos-web.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 56, 145);" class="ql-size-large">2019 study</a>&nbsp;showed that coral reefs and their ecosystem services have a value of $1.14 billion per year from just three areas of the Dominican Republic: Punta Cana, Bayahibe and Cayo Levantado. But in 2023, over 90% of the corals in reefs surrounding the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.forbes.com/places/dominican-republic/?sh=4663109b76cc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 56, 145);" class="ql-size-large">Caribbean nation</a>&nbsp;were bleached. <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=dpnBM8oAAAAJ&amp;hl=es" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 56, 145);" class="ql-size-large">Rita Ines Sellares Blasco</a>, a researcher from Spain and the CEO of Dominican Foundation of Marine Studies (FUNDEMAR) says due to the loss of coral cover, corals cannot reproduce sexually: when they release their gametes (sperm and eggs) into the water, colonies are too far apart. "Gametes will not encounter each other despite the synchronize spawning," she says, "So with the effort of collecting and fertilizing the gametes we are ensuring their successful reproduction and the production of new recruits that will be planted out into the reefs." Sellares explains that corals can reproduce asexually or sexually, but researchers have seen that sexual recruits are more resilient to bleaching and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coris.noaa.gov/activities/stony_coral_tissue_loss_disease/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 56, 145);" class="ql-size-large">stony coral tissue loss disease</a>&nbsp;than clones or gametes from wild colonies. "If you reproduce them sexually, each new individual will be genetically different, increasing resilience of the colonies," she says, "Genetic diversity is the key for the survival of any species." Coral reefs have been facing several critical events as bleaching diseases causing an increase decline on their population. 2023 bleaching event combined with SCTLD has caused a loss of 40-60 percent of coral cover and some coral species. "This is why is so important to ensure assisted sexual reproduction, despite the challenges faced year by year due to loss of coral cover," she says adding that coral reefs are the base of the country's economy including food sources and job opportunities from fishing and tourism. "Coral reefs are the first protection to face hurricanes and tropical storms, the loss of them implies the loss of protection and an increase of the expenses for flooding and loss of infrastructure after a hurricane or storms, which increase year by year," she says. Sellares and her team have also been part of a 3-year project funded by&nbsp;<a href="https://cordap.org/dipl-team-member/ramping-up-coral-breeding-in-the-caribbean/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 56, 145);" class="ql-size-large">CORDAP</a>, the Coral Research &amp; Development Accelerator Platform, scaling up the production of floating coral larvae and seeding over 11,500 substrates with over 500,000 larvae to local reefs across the Dominican Republic and the Carribean island of Bonaire. <img src="https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/66a3c85a5bf96ac2401cfd63/Colecta-de-gametos/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=1440">Coral Gamete CollectionMarvin del Cid <h2>From Spain To The Dominican Republic</h2> Sellares grow up next to the sea in La Costa Brava, Girona, Spain and after starting her degree in marine science, participated in different volunteer programs. "I always knew I wanted to dedicate my time to something related to the sea," she says, adding that at the end of her degree, she did a course on coastal marine ecosystems in the Dominican Republic and volunteered there with the humpback whale research. Sellares explains that this was a key moment, because she met FUNDEMAR founder and professor&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idelisa_Bonnelly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 56, 145);" class="ql-size-large">Idelisa Bonnely</a>, who was known as the "mother of Caribbean marine biology" and passed away in 2022. "At that moment, I thought my time in the DR was temporary, but Idelisa as a natural leader and mentor, was preparing me to follow in her footsteps with FUNDEMAR," she says, adding that she assumed full direction of FUNDEMAR in 2015. Sellares says research in the Global South needs to be shared to help to provide solutions to global challenges; each institution or person can contribute to that. "In our case, we have been able to create an important networks of partners and at the same time a network of collaborations in all the Caribbean, where we share and receive," she says, "we're learning at the same from each site and understanding the importance of local adaption and the creation of local projects." <img src="https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/66a3c6feb3d2a0e5feb08fc6/Outplanting-recruits-of-corals-produced-sexually-/960x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=1440">Outplanting recruits of corals produced sexually.Marvin del Cid<h2> </h2><h2>Saving Turtles On An African Island</h2> Another Iberian researcher who ended up in charge of a marine conversation NGO on an island nation is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwight/2024/01/19/saving-turtles-from-plastics-in-principe-the-galapagos-of-africa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 56, 145);" class="ql-size-large">Estrela Matilde</a>, ex-executive director of Fundação Príncipe. Conservationists in Sao Tomé &amp; Principe, a tiny, biodiverse African island nation are using "GPS in a bottle" to track the plastic pollution that plagues their shores. The island of Príncipe formed 31 million years ago and its tropical forest is one of the most important bird conservation regions in Africa: 57% of the country’s 49 bird species are endemic according to the Convention on Biological Diversity — but its beaches are also key habitat for sea turtles. Matilde, says that the NGO helped persuade a generation that it is no longer acceptable to consume turtle meat and advocated for the first marine protected area network in the country, but now turtles face a global threat: plastics. "Despite our local efforts plastic from elsewhere is washed ashore daily: we find turtles with their system full of plastic every season and 25% of the videos collected from the 10 turtles we video-tagged showed plastic in the vital habitat of Principe's coastal waters," Matilde says.

HOW SCIENTISTS IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC HELP THE SEX LIVES OF CORAL

Article Source: <a href="https://www.caribjournal.com/2024/08/02/punta-cana-all-inclusive-secrets-resort-hyatt-just-opened/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caribbean Journal</a>Author: Alexander Britell Posted: August 2, 2024 All-inclusive resorts, pristine beaches, golf, cocktails and water sports.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.caribjournal.com/2024/08/02/punta-cana-all-inclusive-secrets-resort-hyatt-just-opened/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 122, 116);" class="ql-size-large">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.caribjournal.com/2024/08/02/punta-cana-all-inclusive-secrets-resort-hyatt-just-opened/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;" class="ql-size-large">Punta Cana</a>’s success as a destination isn’t a secret – it’s a tried-and-true formula that has helped turn the area into the Caribbean’s most popular destination.&nbsp; What is secret is the area’s newest place to stay: the highly-anticipated new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.caribjournal.com/2024/08/02/punta-cana-all-inclusive-secrets-resort-hyatt-just-opened/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 122, 116);" class="ql-size-large">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.caribjournal.com/2024/08/02/punta-cana-all-inclusive-secrets-resort-hyatt-just-opened/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;" class="ql-size-large">Secrets Tides Punta Cana</a>, part of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.caribjournal.com/2024/08/02/punta-cana-all-inclusive-secrets-resort-hyatt-just-opened/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 122, 116);" class="ql-size-large">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.caribjournal.com/2024/08/02/punta-cana-all-inclusive-secrets-resort-hyatt-just-opened/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;" class="ql-size-large">Hyatt</a>’s fast-growing Inclusive Collection.&nbsp; Hyatt has officially welcomed its first guests to the $190 million, 668-room, adults-only resort.&nbsp; <img src="https://www.caribjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/punta-cana-secrets.jpg">The newest Secrets in the Caribbean. The new property, set in the Uvero Alto neighborhood of greater Punta Cana, has multiple infinity pools, a signature spa and 16 different dining concepts, ranging from a Mediterranean eatery called Meraki to a traditional international buffet restaurant.&nbsp; Yes, there is a Preferred Club, something we’ve sung the praises of at other Secrets resorts (<a href="https://www.caribjournal.com/2024/07/27/montego-bay-all-inclusive-resort-secrets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 122, 116);" class="ql-size-large">Montego Bay, we’re looking at you</a>), one that includes a dedicated lounge and pool, upgraded amenities and tailored concierge service, among other touches.&nbsp; What you get is the Secrets experience: a sleek, modern feel, a fun, but never rowdy adults-only all-inclusive experience, and a pristine stretch of beach.&nbsp; So what does it all cost?&nbsp;For a 668-square-foot king or two-double-bed junior suite, you’ll be paying about $265 per person per night, according to Hyatt’s Web site.&nbsp; Flying in means a nonstop flight to Punta Cana International Airport — one of the easiest-to-access airports in the Caribbean, with flights from all over the continental United States.&nbsp;﻿For more, visit the <a href="https://www.hyattinclusivecollection.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-large">Hyatt Inclusive Collection.&nbsp;</a>

HYATT JUST OPENED A NEW ALL-INCLUSIVE SECRETS RESORT IN PUNTA CANA

Article Source: <a href="https://dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2024/07/18/arajet-begins-ticket-sales-for-new-punta-cana-routes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dominican Today</a>Posted: &nbsp;July 18, 2024 | 4:12 pm <img src="https://dominicantoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DT-Arajet.jpg"> Santo Domingo.-&nbsp;Arajet, the Caribbean’s low-cost airline, has started selling tickets for new routes connecting Punta Cana International Airport with North and South America. This move aims to boost visitor arrivals to the eastern part of the Dominican Republic and further establish the country as a new air hub in the Americas. Arajet announced that flights connecting&nbsp;Punta Cana with São Paulo, Toronto, Montreal, Santiago de Chile, Lima, Mexico City, and Cancun will begin on October 27 of this year.&nbsp;The new routes will also offer connections to other destinations across the continent. In a statement to the media, Arajet highlighted a promotion for direct flights to Punta Cana, with prices starting at $120 per trip, including taxes. <img src="https://images.prismic.io/arajet-ezycommerce/b93f72da-5043-4605-8682-9b60bfee38dd_Logo_web_Arajet.png"> Víctor Pacheco Méndez, CEO and Founder of Arajet, emphasized the airline’s commitment to growth and expansion, making Punta Cana its second base. “At Arajet, we are committed to making the Dominican Republic the new air hub of the continent. Very soon, we will add other destinations from Punta Cana, such as Buenos Aires, Quito, Guayaquil, Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena, offering the most competitive prices in the market,” Pacheco Méndez said.<img src="https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D4E03AQFz7ciJElcOWQ/profile-displayphoto-shrink_800_800/0/1718278115206?e=1729123200&amp;v=beta&amp;t=O0xeTL2XZwgEPy__J0IHhU0RcfF9n6XrYfvIsZdfrXM"> Pacheco also reassured that operations at the Las Américas International Airport base will continue as usual, with many destinations served from both airports. “Our goal is to provide passengers with the greatest number of travel options. For instance, destinations in Mexico or Colombia will be accessible from both airports. We will maintain a daily bus service connecting the two air terminals to increase connection possibilities for travelers,” he added. With the addition of Punta Cana Airport, Arajet now serves three destinations in the Dominican Republic, including regular flights from Cibao International Airport. The airline is also exploring the possibility of adding flights from Puerto Plata International Airport.

ARAJET BEGINS TICKET SALES FOR NEW PUNTA CANA ROUTES

<h1>Article Source: <a href="https://www.routesonline.com/airports/8756/punta-cana-international-airport/news/299663289/punta-cana-free-trade-zone-and-dp-world-dominicana-launch-air-cargo-hub-punta-cana-operations/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Routes</a></h1>Posted&nbsp;15/07/2024 15:42 <img src="https://static.routesonline.com/images/cached/newsarticle-299663289-scaled-620x0.jpg"> Punta Cana Free Trade Zone (PCFTZ) and DP World Dominicana have officially launched air cargo operations at the Air Cargo Hub Punta Cana, marking the arrival of the first cargo plane that will operate the Toronto-Mexico-Ecuador-Punta Cana route. The logistics center will benefit from DP World Dominicana's extensive experience and world-class standards in handling logistics operations and multimodal cargo, as well as the high connectivity of Punta Cana International Airport. Once again, we are contributing to solidifying the Dominican Republic's position as the most important logistics hub for air, sea, and land cargo in the Caribbean.

PUNTA CANA FREE TRADE ZONE AND DP WORLD DOMINICANA LAUNCH AIR CARGO HUB PUNTA CANA OPERATIONS

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