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DR in Argentine travel show

Fausto Fernández / El Dinero

Speaking during the International Tourism Fair (FIT) Latin America in Argentina, Deputy Tourism Minister Fausto Fernández highlighted how Argentina is an important source market for tourists to the Dominican Republic. He said Argentines make up the most Latin American travelers. He said travel of Argentines to the Dominican Republic has grown in a sustained way over the past 10 years. He said in the past three years, over 1.3 million Argentines have visited.

“More and more, our Argentine brothers prefer the Dominican Republic as their favorite destination,” said Deputy Minister Fernandez.

The Dominican Republic was the guest country at the 2019 version of the fair. Fernández expressed his gratitude to the Argentine people for their warm welcome. “We have long had very good relationship and this year we are here precisely to continue strengthening this,” said the official.

The FIT is a meeting place that brings together great professionals from the tourism sector, providing the opportunity to concretize business, plan strategies and expand their services.

More than 1700 exhibitors participated in the 24th edition. The general public enjoys the cultures of different countries, with multiple recreational activities, tastings of typical dishes, musical presentations and the best proposals of tourist destinations.

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El Dinero

15 October 2019