1996 Travel News ArchiveTravel

Asonahores and American Express sign agreement

The National Association of Hotels & Restaurants has signed an agreement whereby the American Express’ card is designated as the official one in hotels and restaurants in the Dominican Republic. American Express will, in return, be contributing to Asonahores’s international promotional programs and personnel training. The agreement was signed by Frank Rainieri, president of Asonahores …
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Asonahores believes new government will support tourism

The National Hotel & Restaurant Association believes that the tourist industry will receive more attention, and be able to contribute more to the country with the election of any of the candidates that are running for President in May. Frank Rainieri, president of the organization, said that all candidates have committed to improve relations with …
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D.R. re-admitted to CTO

The National Hotel & Restaurant Association welcomed the decision of the Dominican government to re-establish the country’s membership of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Asonahores, praised the efforts of Minister of Tourism, Frank Jorge Elías, in creating a positive attitude by the country’s President. CTO is the principal regional tourism organization in the Caribbean. Asonahores said …
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Adotur coordinates D.R. participation in Mexican trade show

The Dominican Association of Tour Operators (Adotur) has advised that it is taking charge of the organization of the country’s participation in the XXI Tianguis trade show that is held annually in Acapulco, Mexico. It is the principal meeting place for tour operators, wholesalers, and travel agents to become familiar with the Mexican travel product. …
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University holds tourism congress

The Universidad Iberoamericana Hotel & Tourism School is announcing that their 6th Domestic Tourism Congress will be held 19 April. In the event, Armando Cuello, president of the Asociación Dominicana de Operadores Turísticos; July Abreu, an expert on tourism, and Luís José Cabral, president of the Cámara Dominicana de Turismo, will participate. For more information, …