The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism solidified its position as a Caribbean leader during the fourth annual Dominican Republic Roadshow in Miami on 7 April 2026. Tourism Minister David Collado described the event as a “resounding success,” noting that the gathering has evolved into the nation’s most vital commercial platform.
Strategic agreements and market growth
The roadshow served as the backdrop for the signing of more than 42 agreements aimed at securing future visitor flows to the country. While the initial report indicated 15 agreements, later updates confirmed the total reached over 40 partnerships. These pacts were inked between the Ministry of Tourism and a diverse array of airlines, travel agencies, and tour operators.
Key signatories included:
• Destination Weddings
• Northstar Travel Group
• Prince Travel
• Signature Travel Network
• Voyages en Direct
• Viajes Palacio
• MSC Cruises
• Virtuoso
• Viajes El Corte Inglés (Mexico)
• Expedia Group
• Air Canada Vacations
Unprecedented industry participation
The event, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, saw record-breaking engagement. For the first time, more than 100 co-exhibitors participated, representing a significant jump from previous years. These exhibitors represent approximately 72% of the hotel room inventory in the Dominican Republic; notably, these same entities hosted 42% of all tourists who visited the country in 2025.
Minister Collado highlighted that the 2026 edition facilitated over 2,000 business appointments, marking a 30% increase in B2B interactions compared to the 2025 event.
High-level delegation
The opening ceremony featured a prominent delegation of Dominican private and public sector leaders, underscoring the unified approach to tourism promotion. Other attendees included:
• Victor Pichardo, executive director of the Airport Department (DA)
• Igor Rodríguez, director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC)
• Juan Bancalari, president of the Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores)
• Frank Elias Rainieri, CEO of Grupo Puntacana
• Luis Emilio Rodríguez, president of La Romana Airport and Port
• Andrés Marranzini, representing the Punta Bergantín project
• Victor Pacheco, CEO of Arajet
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Mitur
14 April 2026