We would like to advise our travel partners in the UK that the Dominican Republic infrastructure is completely unaffected and did not suffer any damage as a result of the earthquake which occurred in Haiti yesterday afternoon. All our tourisms areas and airports are working normally and are conducting business as usual.

Dominican Republic�s President Leonel Fernandez has joined other world leaders in making an urgent appeal to the international community for humanitarian aid for Haiti, which was hit by the region's strongest ever-recorded earthquake.

According to the Dominican Republic President�s Press Director Rafael Nunez, "the situation in Haiti is difficult so we request aid from Latin America and around the world to help our neighbour. The Dominican Republic was ready to help Haiti out. " The Dominican Republic shares the Hispaniola Island with Haiti, the poorest country in the western hemisphere.

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About Dominican Republic: Rich in history, the Dominican Republic�s first tourist was Christopher Columbus in 1492. Since then, it has developed into a diverse and luxurious destination offering both Dominican Republic and European flavours to more than 220,000 British visitors each year. A leader in eco-tourism, the Dominican Republic created the world�s first Whale Sanctuary and has established protection zones for more than 20 percent of its land and coastal areas. The country boasts some of the world�s best golf courses and beaches, the largest marinas in the Caribbean and is a chosen escape for celebrities, couples and families. Visit the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism�s official Web site at: www.godominicanrepublic.com or call +44 (0)20 7242 7778.

For further information on the destination please contact: ESP: esp@esthersmith.biz Tel/fax: 01962 711239 � Mobile: 07768 901197 Website: www.godominicanrepublic.com