President Luis Abinader took the opportunity to promote the emerging Pedernales tourism destination with its beautiful beaches when speaking during a panel during the World Economic Forum. He also spoke of what the Dominican government did differently to fast-track economic recovery, starting with the tourism sector.
In his remarks, he commented on taking office in August 2020 just as the airports were authorized to open after shutdown since March 2020 due to Covid-19. He told the global audience how he was aware that the economy would not recover if tourism did not recover first. He stressed the tourism industry represents 16% of GDP and employs 20%.
He said the government sought to find a balance between health concerns and the economy. He said focus groups were held in the United States that was just starting to reopen to travel. The people indicated they...
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