Minister of Tourism Ramon Alfredo Bordas is lobbying so that the Senate pass the bill "Fomento al Desarrollo de los Principales Polos de Interés" which would provide incentives for the construction of hotel rooms in new areas. The bill was passed by the Chamber of Deputies on 20 June. It would boost development of tourism in Monte Cristi (Northwest), Barahona and Independencia (Southwest), Miches (East), and other areas that have tourism potential but have not been developed. He also urged Congress to pass a larger budget for his department. (16 October 2000)
