The Ministry of Tourism has taken on the task of preparing the First Encounter Africa and the Americas to promote tourism to be held 10-11 October 2024 in Punta Cana. The dates are subject to confirmation.
The DR holds the presidency of the Regional Commission for the Americas of the World Tourism Organization and used the occasion of the meeting of ministers for the 69th Meeting of UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas on 30 April 2024 in Varadero, Cuba to make the announcement.
During the meeting, DR’s Tourism Minister David Collado proposed the bi-regional meeting between the countries of Africa and the Americas on tourism (CAF-CAM). The event promises to promote cooperation and development of both regions in tourism matters.
The central theme of the October 2024 meeting in Punta Cana will be “Promotion of South-South cooperation in investment, education, innovation and creative economy.”
The Ministry of Tourism points out the approach seeks to take advantage of cultural similarities and
strengthen the historical ties between the two continents, highlighting the contribution of Africa to culture in the Americas, from gastronomy to music and traditions.
This initiative is expected to foster exchange and collaboration in various areas, as well as the creation of a joint vision for the tourism development of the member countries of the Africa and Americas tourism commissions.
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7 May 2024