President Abinader visits Puerto Plata, focuses on tourism industry

[Dolores]

President Luis Abinader was in Puerto Plata on Saturday and Sunday, 10-11 October 2020. He is giving priority to promoting Puerto Plata’s tourism destinations for both domestic and international travelers. He met with tourism sector leaders. “It is Puerto Plata’s turn for development,” said Abinader, promising support to the destinations of Puerto Plata, Sosua and Cabarete, working with the business community.

During his visit, he announced improvements in the access to the beaches. The government has allotted RD$48 million for the renovation of the Puerto Plata city market, to convert it into a city attraction. He promised to complete the restoration works of the historic city center.

Abinader has already announced the government is seeking that a public- private partnership invest in a shorter route from Santiago to Puerto Plata to bring the travel time...

Continue reading...

 

[NanSanPedro]

Continue reading...

Is it my imagination or does this guy get out of the capital to other cities more than Medina?

 

[william webster]

Seems to be more 'social' than his predecessor .....

Maybe even more interested in the well being of the public........we'll see

 

[Chirimoya]

Is it my imagination or does this guy get out of the capital to other cities more than Medina?

Medina's Sunday so-called surprise visits tended to focus on rural areas.

 

[Caonabo]

It is still his post-election victory tour, and is appreciated.
Let us see if he keeps up the good work after the first year.
By chance, did he have any comments regarding the shade trees, new curbs, or relocated flesh zone of Sosua?

 

[csteinwand]

this was pretty cool to see when they landed all the helicopters in front of my house