Dominican Minister of Toursim Felix Jimenez met with executives from the main airlines and tour operators in Caracas, Venezuela, with the objective of getting them to increase their operations in the DR. According to Listin Diario, after a meeting with executives of Aeropostal, Turaser, Aserca Airlines, All Ways tour, Avior Airlines, and Corporacion Salta, Jimenez informed that the flow of Venezuelan tourists towards the DR had increased by 48.7% over the past eight months. He explained that Turaser alone has transported more than 13,000 passengers during that period and they confirmed that the DR has become the preferred destination for the events and conventions segment. Turaser has agreed to promote and begin operations in the northern region of the DR. Also agreed is an alliance with Aserca Airlines for the creation of the Manaus-Caracas-Santo Domingo route. Aserca has confirmed they will increase flights to the DR in the coming months. According to Jimenez, the areas that attract more tourists from Venezuela are Santo Domingo, Juan Dolio, Bayahibe and Punta Cana.