Minister of Tourism Rafael Suberv? Bonilla announced last night that the post-9/11 crisis in the tourism industry is over. During his remarks at the XXIII Tourism Awards taking place at the V Centenario Hotel, Suberv? spoke optimistically of the successes of the industry and the new projects aimed at promoting foreign investment and attracting a massive influx of visitors. The minister also told the press and his audience that US$5 million had been approved for improving the Puerto Plata tourist area, US$11 million for beach reclamation projects and US$250,000 to hold the International Golf
Travel Market (IGTM) in the Dominican Republic. Suberv? lastly mentioned the approval of Decree 977-02, which will permit duty-free shopping in the various hotels across the country and render the hotel industry more profitable.