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