Official launch of 22nd World Creole Music Festival 

Roseau, Dominica – (August 8, 2022) The 22nd edition of Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) will be officially launched on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Petit Miami, formerly the Anchorage Hotel in Castle Comfort. Patrons will be privy to a star-studded lineup of artists performing in various genres.
The much-anticipated Festival artiste lineup will be revealed at a media launch to be held from 6 pm at Petit Miami on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Remarks will be made by the Parliamentary Secretary for the Roseau South Constituency, the Hon. Minister for Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, and the Festivals and Events Manager. The new Dominica Festivals website will also be launched at the artiste's lineup reveal.  <Read More>

Dominica Reconnects with French West Indies Travel Market

Roseau, Dominica – (August, 05th, 2022), Discover Dominica Authority and a delegation of the hotel and cultural representatives journeyed to Guadeloupe on July 28th, 2022, to increase the movement of people between the two islands and reconnect with a key source market for the Nature Island. The French West Indies is a significant market for Dominica, according to the authority’s research. For the year, 2019, this market generated 20% of tourist arrivals and 48% of stayover arrivals for the World Creole Music Festival in October 2019. <Read More>

Dominica ranks No. 1 on Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2022 list of Top Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas

Roseau, Dominica – (July 13, 2022) Travel + Leisure announced its World’s Best Awards list of winners for 2022 with Dominica ranking as the top island in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. This is the first time Dominica has been honored as a top island in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Travel + Leisure recognizes the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, spas, and more around the globe, based on the results of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2022 readers’ survey.  <Read More>

Discover Dominica Authority Presents Staycation 2022

Roseau, Dominica – (June 24, 2022) Discover Dominica Authority, in collaboration with the local Dominican stakeholders presents Staycation 2022. Staycation promotions are an annual initiative of Discover Dominica Authority, running consecutively for twelve years this year.  <Read More>

Dominica Prepares for West Indies v Bangladesh T20Is in July

Roseau, Dominica – (June 23, 2022) Discover Dominica Authority, in collaboration with the Dominica Cricket Association (DCA), continues preparations ahead of the upcoming T20Is – West Indies v Bangladesh.  <Read More>

Inaugural ‘Waitukubuli Sea Trail’ Expedition Sets Off 

Roseau, Dominica – (June 9, 2022) Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) is pleased to support the watersports sector by partnering with Soufriere Outdoor Centre (SOC) on the inaugural Waitukubuli Sea Trail expedition. The objective of the expedition is to design a permanent sea kayaking trail and tour from the north to south of Dominica utilizing high-end sea touring kayaks.  <Read More>

Dominica to Commemorate International Yoga Day 2022

Roseau, Dominica – (June 7, 2022) International Yoga Day 2022 will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Since 2015, International Yoga Day is observed on June 21 to generate awareness among the public about the importance of Yoga and its effects upon human health.  <Read More>

Discover Dominica sets the stage for Jazz ‘n Creole 2022

Roseau, Dominica – (April 29th, 2022) At its final press conference, the Discover Dominica Authority highlighted key event information and announced additional sponsors for the 11th edition of Jazz ‘n Creole on Sunday, May 1st at Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park.            <Read More>

Discover Dominica Authority reveals all six acts for Jazz ‘n Creole 2022

Roseau, Dominica – (April 21, 2022) Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole presented by the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport,
and Maritime Initiatives has announced the full performance lineup for the eleventh annual Jazz Festival being held on Sunday,
May 1st at Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park. Six diverse acts will grace the mainstage of Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole Festival this year.  
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Discover Dominica Authority announces 2022 dates for the

eleventh Jazz‘n Creole Festival

Roseau, Dominica – (April 14th, 2022) Dominica’s Jazz n’ Creole presented by the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport, and Maritime Initiatives and Discover Dominica Authority returns to Cabrits National Park/Fort Shirley in Portsmouth, Sunday, May 1st, 2022, for the eleventh edition after a two-year absence. <Read More>

April is Fitness Month in Dominica

Roseau, Dominica – (April 12, 2022) 2022 has been designated by the Government of Dominica as the Year of Health of Wellness. As part of activities for the Year of Health and Wellness, April has been designated as Fitness Month and several activities have been planned. These activities will begin with three cardio jam sessions at our signature ecotourism sites. The first cardio jam Warm-Up session was held at the Emerald Pool Parking Lot on March 26, the second at the  Trafalgar Falls parking lot on April 2, and the third session was held at the Fresh Water Lake parking lot on April 9, 2022. <Read More>

Dominica Stands Out at Tradeshows in London and New York.

Roseau, Dominica – (March 25th, 2022) Discover Dominica Authority remains focused on fulfilling its mandate to increase the number of visitors to the island by effective participation at trade and consumers shows. Earlier in March, officials from Discover Dominica Authorities concluded two major trade events in London and New York respectively. Both events provided a fantastic opportunity for the Dominica team to educate the travel trade on key destination updates and product news promoting Dominica as a key destination for 2022/23 to Caribbean specialists and international visitors. <Read More>

Multi-Award Winner, Songwriter, and Worship Leader,
Sinach Celebrates in Dominica

Roseau, Dominica – (March 23, 2022) Multi-Award Winner, Songwriter, and Worship Leader, Sinach will visit Dominica, ‘The Nature Island’ to celebrate her birthday from March 24-31, 2022. The gospel songwriter and worship leader has become a household name over the years with such hit songs as Way Maker, The Name of Jesus and I Know Who I Am. <Read More>

Special Entertainment Events Staged Successfully

Roseau, Dominica – (March 22, 2022) The traditional Carnival season 2022 was celebrated with a difference this year, due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Dominica approved special protocols which allowed for special entertainment events to be piloted during what would traditionally be the Carnival period. Five approved events took place at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium Forecourt between February 20 – March 1, 2022. These events included Rize
and Wine, Sunrise, Lumi-Nation, TK One Jam One Fete, and Hysteria Road Recall Last Lap.  <Read More>

MV Nieuw Statendam to make an inaugural call to Dominica

Roseau, Dominica - (March 21, 2022) – Dominica will welcome the MV Nieuw Statendam of Holland American Line on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022. The vessel will arrive at the Roseau Cruise Ship berth at 8:00 am. This will be the ship’s only scheduled call to the island for the 2021/2022 Cruise Season. This marks the 11th inaugural cruise call for the 2021/2022 Cruise Season <Read More>

Amendment to Protocols for Entry into The Commonwealth  of Dominica

Roseau, Dominica – February 24, 2022, The Ministry of Tourism International Transport and Maritime Initiatives announced new measures for COVID-19 pre-arrival and entry protocols for travellers to Dominica with immediate effect. <Read More>

Dominica launches ‘You Deserve It’ Campaign in Trinidad  & Tobago

Roseau, Dominica – (February 21, 2022) The Discover Dominica Authority launches the ‘You Deserve It’ campaign in Trinidad and Tobago. This campaign is an extension of the Sa Ka Fete Campaign that was launched in 2021, reassuring travelers, agents, and other stakeholders that Dominica offers a safe and viable new destination for holidaymakers from Trinidad and Tobago. <Read More>

Change in Protocols to Facilitate Entry of US Travellers 

Roseau, Dominica – (January 18, 2022) The Ministry of Tourism International Transport and Maritime Initiatives announced new measures for COVID-19 pre-arrival entry protocols for travellers originating in the US to Dominica with immediate effect. In addition to the existing pre-arrival entry protocols for Dominica, all fully vaccinated travellers from the USA ONLY can now upload a pre-arrival negative Rapid Antigen Test result from a swab taken 48 hours prior to expected arrival time into Dominica (not less than 24 hours). <Read More>

Covid-19 PCR and Antigen Testing for Outbound Travel

Roseau, Dominica – (January 5, 2022) The public and visitors to the beautiful Nature Island can easily book their outbound (departure) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Antigen tests. Visitors are recommended to schedule the required tests for their departure as early as possible after arriving. <Read More>

Introducing Dominica's New Logo and Brand Identity

Roseau, Dominica – (December 22, 2021) The Ministry of Tourism, International Transport & Maritime Initiatives, and the Discover Dominica Authority are proud to announce the launch of the new destination logo as part of the ongoing evolution of the Dominica brand. <Read More>

American Airlines Announces Daily Flights to Dominica

Roseau, Dominica – (December 20, 2021), American Airlines has announced that its recently launched and expanded service to Dominica from Miami International Airport will be expanding again to begin daily service effective April 5th, 2022. This service which is scheduled to increase from 2 times weekly at launch to 3 times in January will increase frequency to 7 times weekly in April <Read More>

Celebrating American Airlines Inaugural flight to Dominica

Roseau, Dominica – (December 13, 2021), Officials of the Dominican Government, the US Embassy, and American Airlines welcomed the inaugural American Airlines flight from Miami International Airport at a ceremony at Douglas Charles Airport on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. This marked the first commercial nonstop flight from the US mainland to Dominica. .  <Read More>

American Airlines Nonstop Service to Dominica from Miami

Roseau, Dominica – (November 22, 2021), American Airlines will soon launch its newest nonstop flight to Dominica from Miami. Plans are well on the way to welcome American Airlines' nonstop service from its largest international gateway at Miami International Airport (MIA) to Dominica’s Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) starting Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. The new service will initially be operated twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays and will increase its
weekly flights to include Mondays starting January 10th, 2021.  <Read More>

UK Trade Professionals Visit Dominica

Roseau, Dominica – (November 12, 2021), Fourteen trade professionals, consisting of Tour Operators and Travel Agents from the United Kingdom, completed a
Familiarization trip on dates November 6th -12th 2021. The Group FAM trip was hosted in collaboration with the Discover Dominica Authority and hotel partners; Secret Bay, Fort Young Hotel, and Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica. <Read More>

Kimberly King is the new Destination Marketing Manager

Roseau, Dominica – (November 10, 2021) Kimberly King is Dominica's new Destination Marketing Manager. Ms. King joined the team at the Ministry of Tourism International Transport and Maritime Initiatives and Discover Dominica Authority on October 8, 2021. She will provide leadership oversight in implementing the destination’s marketing plans to help the ministry realize its goal of significantly growing our visitor arrivals and Dominica’s tourism industry
contribution to the economy<Read More>

MV Viking Orion makes inaugural call to Dominica

Roseau, Dominica - (October 29, 2021) – Dominica welcomed the MV Viking Orion of Viking Cruises on Thursday, October 28th, 2021. The vessel arrived at the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth at 7:00 am and brought approximately 797 cruise passengers to the island’s shores. This will be the first of the ship’s two (2) scheduled calls to the island for the 2021/2022 Cruise Season. <Read More>

American Airlines new direct flight from Miami starting
December 8th, 2021, offers connections to 42 US cities 

Roseau, Dominica – (September 30, 2021) With the announcement of its new direct flight between Miami and Dominica commencing on December 8th, 2021, American Airlines will be the first airline to operate commercial jet service from the US mainland to Dominica; and American Airlines continues to increase its network and services to Dominica with connections to 42 cities in North America and US territories. The new service will operate two weekly flights between Dominica and Miami on Wednesdays and Saturdays with connectivity from 42 cities in North America, creating a greater choice of flights for customers. <Read More>

Dominica to officially commence 2021/2022 Cruise Season 

Roseau, Dominica – (October 5, 2021) Friday, October 1, 2021, marked the official start of the 2021/2022 Cruise Season. The MV Celebrity Equinox called in at the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on that day. The island is scheduled to receive a total of 274 cruise calls during the 2021/2022 Cruise Season. This translates to a total of 413,577 cruise passengers. Of the 274 calls, 17 will be making their inaugural calls to the island. Since the resumption of cruise calls in July 2021, the island has received a total of 7 cruise calls
as of September 30th, 2021. . <Read More>

Service Excellence WOW Edition Workshop

Roseau, Dominica – (September 22, 2021) Providing excellent service to cruise guests is more challenging and more important than ever. For those who are interacting with guests, the demands are greater, and the expectations are higher. Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has partnered with Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence to host the Service Excellence WOW Edition workshop, which is designed to respond to the current situation and provide anyone who connects with guests with the skills and confidence they need to deliver excellent service while following the necessary protocols and procedures implemented by the cruise lines and the destination.  <Read More>

Dominica welcomes first cruise call since COVID 19

Roseau, Dominica – (July 27, 2021) After over a year of no cruise calls to Dominica due to COVID 19 restrictions, stakeholders can expect the first cruise call to Dominican shores on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. The Ministry of Tourism, International Transport, and Maritime Initiatives join with all major stakeholders in anticipation and excitement for Tuesday’s call. The SEABOURN vessel, Seabourn Odyssey will be docking at Woodbridge Bay with approximately 135 passengers. In accordance with approved cruise protocols for Dominica, only vaccinated passengers will be allowed to disembark and proceed on tours in Dominica. <Read More>

American Airlines begins Miami direct flights to Dominica

Roseau, Dominica – (July 23, 2021) The Ministry of Tourism, International Transport, and Maritime Initiatives is elated to announce confirmation that the American Airlines Jet service will commence operations for the first time directly between Miami (MIA) and Dominica (DOM) starting Wednesday, December 8, 2021. The service will operate twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday, departing Miami International Airport at 11 am and arriving at Douglas-Charles Airport
at 3:21 pm. <Read More>

Dominica welcomes first American Airlines Jet to its shores

Roseau, Dominica – (June 23, 2021) As part of the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiative’s ongoing efforts to improve air access, Dominica welcomed the first American Airlines Jet flight on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. The flight performed a proving run to and from Douglas-Charles Airport.  <Read More>

Dominica Nationals Abroad to be engaged in the development of Dominica’s Tourism Product

Roseau, Dominica – (June 8, 2021) Dominica nationals residing abroad as well as persons with a strong affinity to Dominica will be included in the strategy to improve the tourism product and foster growth within the industry. This will be done by gaining their unique perspectives and insights on the development and marketing of the local tourism product.  <Read More>

Dominica launches Staycation 2021 promotions 

Roseau, Dominica – (May 28, 2021) Dominica launches Staycation 2021 promotions as part of Tourism Awareness month of activities. For the past nine years, Discover
Dominica Authority has been working with tourism service providers in providing staycation specials. For 2021, a total of 9 properties and 4 tour operators have provided incentives to locals who wish to take part in Staycation 2021. <Read More>

Minister for Tourism offers hope at the start of Tourism Awareness Month

Roseau, Dominica – (May 7, 2021) In her address on national radio to commence Tourism Awareness Month, Dominica’s Minister for Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, Hon. Denise Charles offered tourism service providers hope about the future of the industry. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic stayover visitor arrivals have plummeted by at least 94% between April 2020 and March 2021. Notwithstanding this plummeting of visitor arrivals and tourism revenue, Minister
Charles was optimistic that the sector would rebound and urged stakeholders to “look forward to a brighter and better Dominica tourism industry.”  <Read More>

Tourism Awareness Month Activities Kick Off

Roseau, Dominica – (May 7, 2021) May is Tourism Awareness Month. Tourism Awareness Month is observed annually in May to increase public awareness of the important contribution of the industry to Dominica’s economic growth. The month of activities is organized jointly by the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, Discover Dominica Authority, and the Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association. Tourism Awareness Month has been observed annually since 2007  <Read More>

Dominica Launches In Our Nature Campaign

Roseau, Dominica – (April 26, 2021) In light of increasing consumer confidence and positive traveler intent, Dominica has launched “In Our Nature,” an initiative signaling Dominica’s readiness to welcome global travelers. The new global campaign, “In Our Nature", embodies the island’s rejuvenating and transformative natural experiences including geothermal rainforest spas, farm-and sea-to-table cuisine, and one-of-a-kind adventures on land and underwater. The country of Dominica, located in the Caribbean, is renowned for its natural beauty, friendly people, unique experiences, and laidback vibe   <Read More>

Dominica's successful COVID Management

Roseau, Dominica – (April 14, 2021) For a small Caribbean island, Dominica has masterfully implemented arrival protocols that allow travelers to visit and enjoy the island, all while stopping the spread of Covid-19 to residents and visitors. Through the synergies of efforts to stringent health and safety protocols, reinforced by an intensive primary health care program, and on-island partner certifications, Dominica’s COVID cases have been low, well-controlled, and at a minimum.  <Read More>

Dominica featured in luxury magazine Robb Report

Roseau, Dominica – (April 13, 2021) The April issue of upscale lifestyle magazine Robb Report features Dominica as an ideal yachting destination. The 10-page feature entitled “The Caribbean’s Last Best Secret” features key yachting stakeholders Andrew ‘Cobra’ O’Brien of Cobra Tours and Yacht Services and Hubert Winston of Dominica Yacht Services.  <Read More>

Dominica cups OTT awards

Roseau, Dominica – (April 13, 2021) Dominica cupped one of the top three awards for the most popular international course for online travel agents in the UK and internationally. The award announcement was made by the Online Travel Training (OTT) on March 26, 2021. Though travel in 2020 was adversely affected by restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, travel agents were increasing their knowledge on international travel in preparation for the eventual resumption of travel. <Read More>

Caribbean Airlines announces flights from New York to Dominica via Barbados

Roseau, Dominica – (March 24, 2021) Persons interested in flying to the Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica now have another option as Caribbean Airlines announces their new flight schedule from New York  <Read More>

Dominica rolls out Work in Nature Extended Stay Visa

Roseau, Dominica – (March 18, 2021) The Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, through Discover Dominica Authority, has issued a call for a proposal for a product development consultant. This is in keeping with the strategic thrust of the Ministry of Tourism to improve the performance and competitiveness of the tourism sector in Dominica..  <Read More>

Call for Proposal for Product Development Consultancy

Roseau, Dominica – (March 18, 2021) The Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, through Discover Dominica Authority, has issued a call for a proposal for a product development consultant. This is in keeping with the strategic thrust of the Ministry of Tourism to improve the performance and competitiveness of the tourism sector in Dominica..  <Read More>

Dominica Revises COVID - 19 Country Risk Classification

Roseau, Dominica – (February 10, 2021), The Government of Dominica has taken the responsible decision to revise the COVID-19 country risk classifications for travel based on changes in the number of COVID-19 cases in neighbouring countries. Effective February 7, 2021, Antigua and Barbuda has been reclassified to the HIGH-RISK classification.  <Read More>

Dominica introduces new procedures for arriving passengers

Roseau, Dominica – (February 10, 2021) Dominica’s tourism and health authorities initiated new measures to improve monitoring and enforce compliance to health and safety protocols by travellers. Effective February 2, 2021 all arriving passengers and crew who are to undergo a period of quarantine, will be assigned colour coded wristbands. <Read More>

Dominica receives Safe Travels stamp from WTTC  

Roseau, Dominica, February 9, 2021 – Dominica is among the growing list of countries who have been awarded the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp.  The Safe Travels stamp is a global safety and hygiene stamp for travel and tourism. It reassures travellers that the destination’s health and safety protocols to combat pandemics such as COVID-19  meet globally accepted protocols such as those endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO)  and the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) <Read More>

Sa Ka Fête Dominica Campaign launched

Roseau, Dominica, December 10, 2020 – Sa Ka Fête Dominica Campaign launches and welcomes visitors from the Caribbean to experience Dominica, the Nature Island! Sa Ka Fête, which when translated from creole means What’s Up, is a fitting theme for inviting visitors to Dominica.  Sa Ka Fête Dominica highlights Dominica’s rich and vibrant culture into the Campaign and is geared at stimulating travel to Dominica sending the message that we are open for business.  <Read More>

Dominica makes National Geographic Traveller UK Best of the World 2021 List

Roseau, Dominica, November 26, 2020 – Dominica is the only Caribbean island to make the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Best of the World 2021 list for adventure. The list is compiled bythe National Geographic Traveller (UK) in collaboration with its 16 local language counterparts of National Geographic Traveller. The list highlights destinations for future travel in five categories – Sustainability, Nature & Wildlife, Adventure, Culture & History, and Family Travel. <Read More>

Dominica launches "Safe in Nature" Commitment for visitors

Roseau, Dominica, October 5, 2020 – Dominica has launched Safe in Nature, a programme geared at providing a safe experience to visitors from major tourism markets to the Nature Island during this COVID-19 pandemic. The Safe in Nature logo was also launched to the public. <Read More>

Dominica welcomes Caribbean Airlines to its shores

Roseau, Dominica, September 9, 2020 – Dominica welcomes Caribbean Airlines to our shores beginning September 19, 2020. In a radio interview which aired earlier in the month, the Minister of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, Hon Denise Charles had indicated the intent of the airline to service Dominica starting in September. Caribbean Airlines has now confirmed that subject to regulatory approval by the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority, the launch date for service between Barbados and Dominica will be September 19, 2020. <Read More>

Dominica Re-Opens its borders July 15

Roseau, Dominica, July 15, 2020 – Dominica reopens its borders on July 15, 2020 following successful restrictions to curtail the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The Minister for Health, Wellness and New Health Investment, Dr. Irving McIntyre, first made the announcement at a press conference on July 1, 2020, and the Prime Minister, Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, confirmed the dates and elaborated further on the intended protocols in subsequent radio and television programs. <Read More>

Nature Island Open for Business After Dominica's General Elections

ROSEAU, Dominica, December 9, 2019 – The Electoral Office has published that the Dominica Labour Party won a resounding victory over the opposition in Dominica’s General Elections held on December 6, 2019. Leading up to the elections, there were pockets of civil disobedience primarily in the villages of Marigot in the Northeast and Salisbury in the West of the island. These disturbances resulted in some road blockages, which caused delays and inconveniences for people travelling to the Airport, however the airport remained opened for flights and operated as usual.<Read More>

Dominica Named a Top A Destination to Visit in 2020 by Condé Nast Traveler

ROSEAU, Dominica, December 4, 2019 – Once again, the country of Dominica has earned a spot as a top place to visit in 2020, this time by the editors of Condé NastTraveler magazine. They selected Dominica one of their best places to go in the upcoming year, not only because of our amazing natural attractions, but also numerous new and upgraded accommodations as well as additional flight options. <Read More>

Blue Element To Host Third Edition Of Freediving Competition From November 20-27, 2019

ROSEAU, Dominica, November 19, 2019 – Blue Element will host its third edition of freediving competition in Dominica from November 20-27, 2019.

Dominica Introduces Official Trail Hiker’s Logbook and Passport.

Silver Airways increases flights into Dominica effective November 12, 2019!

Dominica Update - One Year Post Hurricane Maria