Damn i assumed you were talking about Wally in Sosua!! hehe
The ambassador of the United States in the country deplored yesterday that the Ministry of Tourism close the possibility of opening their tourism community Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) in your country, whose expenditure amounts to US $ 1.400 million.
-Wally- James Brewster said it appears that the Dominican Republic is only interested in certain types of tourists, judging by the comments allegedly issued Minister Francisco Javier Garc?a, in the sense that the country is not interested in exploiting the potential of that market.
"When the officer who is the head, the head of the Dominican government says you do not want a certain group of people places us in a difficult to support tourism in this country situation," he said.
In this regard, he said that to reverse this situation is necessary for the country to send a message that does not discriminate and is open to all equally. "That's an important message, because obviously people want to go where they know they will not be discriminated against. A person when you go on holiday have the opportunity to decide where to invest your money. And not only the 1,400 million spent by the LGBT community, but also all their friends that accompany it and they will not go to a place where they are not welcome. "
The diplomat was expressed in these terms when discussing obstacles to increase the flow of visitors from the United States, interviewed at Lunch Weekly Multimedios del Caribe, the director of elCaribe, Osvaldo Santana, Managing Editor Opening Hector Mars, and the editors of Economics and digital elCaribe Hector Linares and Sandra Guzman, respectively.
Rate warmth of the Dominican people
In line with the theme, the head of the diplomatic mission, who was accompanied by her husband, Bob Satawake, Counselor for Public Affairs, James Russo, and Press Attach?, Jeremiah Knight, said that although at some point has felt discriminated sexual orientation, hospitality and warmth with which he has received the Dominican people have been extraordinary.
"That looks good. We have to keep insisting on the statements that some people have, but having said that, I do not think those people really speak on behalf of the Dominican people, because our experience has been extraordinary. Everywhere we go people greets us warmly. Sometimes, people will even excuse for statements that have been made by others, "he said.
He said Dominican Republic came willingly, to a place where they have vacationed for over fifteen years. "We knew that the few that refer in negative terms about any group or pejorative terms do not represent the majority. And we hope it stays that way. We hope that these people eventually no longer insist on this, "he added.
Challenges for tourism
Brewster said that despite the beauty of the Dominican beaches, the warmth of its people and the construction of new resorts, there are still other challenges to overcome as regards security and command of English and other languages by staff service hotels and areas that you believe should be strengthened.
However, he stressed the incursion of the cruise line Carnival, preparing to bring the province of Puerto Plata about 250 thousand tourists, initially, with the expectation of increasing half a million.
He said it is crucial that the first impression that tourists bring when visiting Puerto Plata is extraordinary, so he insisted on the need for the conditions of the road that connects the northern province with Santiago are improved, that the poor state represents a risk to its users.
He added that another important aspect is to create opportunities for visitors not only enjoy its beautiful beaches but also for its mountains, waterfalls, museums and agricultural production.
They will sign with Haitian-American leaders
James Brewster left yesterday to Washington to participate in a special briefing for Haitian-American leaders to be held today at the White House, where also participate Jos? Tom?s P?rez. Also present will be the Secretary of Labor, Thomas E. Perez of Dominican origin. The diplomat revealed that the session is organized by the Office of the White House Intergovernmental Affairs. The event is expected to Brewster highlight the commitment of the Embassy of the United States to the Dominican Republic continues to advance on trade, human rights, entrepreneurship and the fight against corruption. The event will also cover some of the priorities of President Barack Obama including immigration reform, workforce development and international politics with a focus on the Caribbean. Likewise, the outlook towards expanding cooperation between the two countries and the development of new business opportunities will be discussed.
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