{"id":249947,"date":"2026-04-14T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/?p=249947"},"modified":"2026-04-14T09:30:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:30:21","slug":"ministry-of-tourism-announces-key-international-agreements-during-april-2026-miami-road-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/2026\/04\/14\/ministry-of-tourism-announces-key-international-agreements-during-april-2026-miami-road-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry of Tourism announces key international agreements during April 2026 Miami Road Show"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Dominican Republic\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key signatories included:
\u2022 Destination Weddings
\u2022 Northstar Travel Group
\u2022 Prince Travel
\u2022 Signature Travel Network
\u2022 Voyages en Direct
\u2022 Viajes Palacio
\u2022 MSC Cruises
\u2022 Virtuoso
\u2022 Viajes El Corte Ingl\u00e9s (Mexico)
\u2022 Expedia Group
\u2022 Air Canada Vacations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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:
\u2022 Victor Pichardo, executive director of the Airport Department (DA)
\u2022 Igor Rodr\u00edguez, director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC)
\u2022 Juan Bancalari, president of the Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores)
\u2022 Frank Elias Rainieri, CEO of Grupo Puntacana
\u2022 Luis Emilio Rodr\u00edguez, president of La Romana Airport and Port
\u2022 Andr\u00e9s Marranzini, representing the Punta Bergant\u00edn project
\u2022 Victor Pacheco, CEO of Arajet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Dominican Republic\u2019s 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 growthThe … <\/p>\n

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