Santo Domingo.- The Hotel and Tourism Association of the Dominican Republic, Asonahores, has praised the positive impact of President Luis Abinader’s administration’s public policies on the growth of investment in the country’s tourism sector. David Llibre, Asonahores’ president, highlighted the strategies implemented by the Dominican government, particularly by Minister David Collado, citing examples such as the construction of new hotel infrastructures in Miches, Punta Bergantín, and Cabo Rojo.
Llibre reaffirmed Asonahores’ commitment to supporting government strategies, emphasizing the role of the tourism sector in boosting all productive sectors of the national economy. He credited the collaboration between the public and private sectors for achieving the milestone of 10 million visitors. The synergy has resulted in a public investment strategy in key tourist areas and new centers.
Expressing trust in the country, Llibre revealed plans for the next three years, with over 9,000 new rooms distributed across 19 projects, representing an estimated investment of nearly three billion dollars. He highlighted the increased tourist flow, enabling the Dominican Republic to maintain regional leadership and global recognition as the preferred destination in the Caribbean.