The Chamber of Deputies gave second reading to a bill that would provide major incentives to companies building hotels and tourism businesses in less developed destinations. The bill would provide tax exemptions for projects in Jarabacoa, Constanza, Espaillat, Santiago, Juan Sanchez Ramirez, Maria Trinidad Sanchez (Rio San Juan and Playa Grande), Samana (Las Terrenas, Portillo, Las Galeras), Barahona, Baoruco, Independencia, Pedernales, Monte Cristi, Dajabon, Santiago Rodriguez, Valverde, San Cristobal, Monte Plata, Peravia, Azua, San Pedro de Macoris, Hato Mayor and El Seibo. The bill now returns to the Senate since it underwent major changes in the Chamber of Deputies.
