The National Hotel & Restaurant Association is hosting the 8th Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) in the Barcelo Convention Center in Bavaro 12-14 April 2007, in the Punta Cana area. The event is the most important marketing activity for Dominican hotels held in the DR every year. Over 150 local travel suppliers will be offering their services to tour operators and international travel vendors from around the world. The opening event is scheduled for Thursday, 12 December at 7 pm at the Club Caleton of Cap Cana. DATE is also sponsored by the Association of Hotels of the East, the Ministry of Tourism and Barcelo Hotels, among other companies.