The leading tourism association in Samana, AHETSA has announced that its 2012-2014 board will be chaired by Frederic Schad, who represents Bahia Cruise Ltd. He immediately announced goals to push for sustainable and orderly growth to make the most of the region’s natural and cultural attractions. The new chairman promised to promote local business involvement and alliances with the public sector for the best advantage of the destination. The association, which was created in 2010, works closely with the Samana Tourism Cluster.
The other members of the board are Julio Llibre, Coral Hospitality; Ignacio Pena Grullon, Aerodom, Juan Francisco Bancalari, Playa Dosu; Jose Miguel Barcelo, Marina Puerto Bonito; Llilda Solano, De Marchena Kaluche & Asociados; Melissa Prieto, Promotres de Desarrollo El Portillo; Azor Hazoury, Rincon Bay; Rafael Blanco Canto, Viva Las Terrenas; Oscar I. San Martin, Grupo CEB; Ernesto Selman, Nexus RD; Jaime Barcelo, Balcones del Atlantico; Vicky Malla, Centro Cuesta Nacional and Cynthia Vega, Bahia Estillero.