Dominican hoteliers are preparing for the 6th Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) scheduled for 6-8 April 2005 in Santo Domingo. The annual gathering, organized by the National Hotel & Restaurant Association (ASONAHORES) and the Tourism Promotion Council (CPT), takes place to market the Dominican tourism product and attracts leading international buyers.
The activity is coordinated by the Caribbean Hotel Association and meetings are arranged in advance or at the event during scheduling sessions. In the past event, which took place in Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, 72 supplier companies and 62 buyer companies participated, with 350 delegates.
For 2005, DATE is set to take place in the capital city of the Dominican Republic, as part of the strategic plan to position Santo Domingo as a cultural destination, and one for business, the incentive market, adventure, entertainment, shopping and golf.
“The expectations for DATE 2005 are excellent,” said Enrique de Marchena Kaluche, president of ASONAHORES.