The most recent Dominican Republic Tourism Tradeshow welcomed over 500 travel agents from North America and Latin America, as well as over 70 co-exhibitors, to the event on 3 April 2024 at the JW Marriott Marquis, in Miami, Florida.
The Americas market represents 85 out of every 100 airline arrivals to the Dominican Republic. Attendees hailed from Canada, the United States, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Costa Rica, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, and Mexico. The Ministry of Tourism reported that the event facilitated over 1,000 business meetings, resulting in the signing of 41 agreements between airlines and tour operators.
In its second edition, the Dominican Republic Tradeshow, organized by the Ministry of Tourism, served as a platform to promote tourism, conduct business, and elevate the country’s profile among industry leaders and a diverse audience of travelers. The event kicked off with the traditional Roadshow, where the Minister of Tourism shared detailed information about the country’s history, growing tourism landscape, and various attractions. Additionally, attendees enjoyed an immersive experience of the Dominican Republic featuring artistic and gastronomic activations while participating in training sessions, tastings, and agreement signings.
Tourism Minister David Collado was pleased about the outcome of the event, announcing multiple agreements with companies from Canada, the United States and Latin America to guarantee the arrival of more than 4.6 million visitors.
As reported, Minister Collado signed hotel construction agreements for the new areas of Punta Bergantín with Karisma and Hyatt in Puerto Plata with the backing of the government’s Banco de Reservas.
“I can say that this trade show has been a total success. The year has started strong and we have done what we had to do,” said the minister.
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9 April 2024