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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.- Despite the economic woes among the major international markets, Dominican Republic’s tourism industry 2010 and start of 2011 with encouraging signals including a 3.1% growth last year and a positive tendency that has continued in the first quarter this year, as evidenced by a climb of 3.3% in the arrival of foreigners by air.
“We have a promissory future,” said National Hotels and Tourism Association (ASONAHORES) president Julio Llibre, to welcome the hoteliers, tour operators and journalists in the opening cocktail for the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange DATE-2011 held at the Hard Rock Hotel’s convention center, where the business rounds take place.
Tomorrow Thursday the event moves to the new Bavaro Barceló Palace de Luxe in the Barceló Hotels complex, where the Caribbean feast for the delegates goes into the night.
Llibre said the tourism sector has entered a new phase “of consolidation of the product that has matured with an updated and diversified offer in keeping with the requirements of the most sophisticated markets.” He said the Dominican tourism which depends mostly on the modality of all included, of sun and beach, “has been perfected and progressively diversified.”
“We’ve fomented parallel boutique hotels and tourist condos in the country, oriented to the latter, to new segments that increasingly demand prolonged stays and customized services,” the business leader said.
Calling it “more good news,” Llibre said that thanks to tourism and other attractions, Dominican Republic is still the Caribbean’s most attractive destination for investors, with 37% (US$2.2 billion) of the region’s US$5.8 billion investment in the 2009-2010 period.
From: United States
Libre informs
Calling it “more good news,” Llibre said that thanks to tourism and other attractions, Dominican Republic is still the Caribbean’s most attractive destination for investors, with 37% (US$2.2 billion) of the region’s US$5.8 billion investment in the 2009-2010 period.
sadly, these self serving announcements do not tell us what the money is being invested in, or the sources thereof. the recently concluded data on competitiveness puts the DR near bottom of the class, so i really wonder what motivates the owners of money to invest here. maybe we are getting only half the story, maybe less than half.
Written by: Escott, 28 Apr 2011 11:19 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Cabrera and Sosua a 2 days a month for payday
Yeah and the Dominican Police are tops worldwide:)
More horse pucky!
Written by: danny00, 28 Apr 2011 11:32 AM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
THE DR IS # 1
IN THE BEST BEACHES, THE BEST DIVE AND SNORKLING IN THE WHOLE AREA,
VERY THING IS THE #1 IN THE DR. anyway this is what the tourists minister is always telling us.
what the dr really needs is to create an overall experience for the guests, that are designed to attract a wide variety of tourists. with hotel rooms, meeting and convention space, spas, restaurants, retail, theatres and a real CASINO, destination resorts are the type of high-level, full experience properties that can flourish in the dr.
THE IDEA OF A DESTINATION RESORT IS TO HAVE A VAST AMOUNT OF ENTERTAIMENT OPTIONS FOR THE PEOPLE TO ENJOY., FORGET THE ZONE IN SANTO DOMINGO AND FUN CITY IN POP.. GET A REAL TOURISTS MINISTER WHO KNOWS WHAT HES DOING AND WHAT THE TOURISTS REALLY WANT.
Written by: danny00, 28 Apr 2011 11:34 AM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
ALLMOST FORGOT ABOUT THE #1 POLICE TO ROB THE TOURISTS, Opps! sorry i mean to say protect the GUESTS when they are in the dr.
feels good to be #1....
From: United States
danny00 ststes
HE DR IS # 1
IN THE BEST BEACHES, THE BEST DIVE AND SNORKLING IN THE WHOLE AREA,
VERY THING IS THE #1 IN THE DR.
i am sure the people who go to the Cayman Islands will debate that assertion
From: Dominican Republic, NEVER FORGOTTEN, NEVER FORSAKEN!
As usual, the same group of people speaking their mind.................&............@............#..............$.......?
Written by: BASTA, 28 Apr 2011 12:31 PM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs
Cayman Islands have no beaches and Brac. Better to go to FL
From: United States, Port Washington, LI (New York)
Written by: juanb, 28 Apr 2011 2:42 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Who is dumb enough to believe anything a government official says?
Written by: juanb, 28 Apr 2011 2:43 PM
From: Dominican Republic
And who is picking up the tab for this fabulous vacation?
Might it be us taxpayers?
Written by: pelaut, 28 Apr 2011 3:36 PM
From: United States
Best diving???
Murk!
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
where did DT drag up this word ,,promissory ,,to be used in this context .It is totally incorrect .It should be promising ,
All the signals for a rise in tourism are indeed promising with more airlines proposing to land in Punta Cana and the increase in the number of beds available . I think there is a very good mix of destinations here now from the top end at Casa de Campo and the golfing resorts in Cap Cana , through to the upmarket AI hotels and finally to the more downmarket hotels in Puerta Plata .With the huge number of secondary industries associated with tourism industry ,it looks good for us . But , as we have said often , we need to get Puerta Plata to offer a cleaner and less sleazy environment
Written by: danny00, 28 Apr 2011 4:20 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
the only way one could really get to see pop was on a sunday morning, maybe at 6-7am.
not many bikes on the streets at this hour.beautiful city when without the cars and bikes.
not much to do over there, if your not looking for the ladies of the night, or the warm weather then your in problems.
if anyone is going to travel to the dr or other palaces this website is great to check-out.
airfarewatch.com
example-spirt airlines which regulary advertises hugh discounts-flights as low $9-but its the carrier that charges for carry-on luggage {between $20- $45} it also dropped the CHECKED BAG WEIGHT LIMIT TO 40LBS. instead of the industry's standard 50lb..
BAGS over the limit will cost between $25-$100 depending on weight.
and $2 bucks for a coke when on board.
Written by: danny00, 28 Apr 2011 4:22 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
that web site is airfarewatchdog.com
Written by: Mart1n, 28 Apr 2011 4:37 PM
From: Dominican Republic, North coast
Maybe the north coast have not hear this new that's why the hotel in Luperon is closing. The disco is already closed
From: United States
as usual, the cretin Rubirosa weighs in with his two pesos, generally nonsense. i made reference to the fact that the DR does not have the number one snorkeling and diving in the region. a list published regarding the rankings of the 10 best dive areas does not include any location in the DR. it does, however, include Grand Cayman. not that facts are allowed to cloud the opinions of the imbecile Rubirosa.
From: United States, Port Washington, LI (New York)
Dreadlocks:
You are the "mentally disabled" because You always want to put DR down, regardless of your
opinions there is no need to take the credibility away from this news when You twist the mea
ning of the message, bottom line if You don't have anything good to say just "SHUT UP".
Written by: danny00, 29 Apr 2011 1:36 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
Written by: JRRubirosa, 29 Apr 2011 12:55 PM
From: United States, Port Washington, LI (New York)
I USED TO LIVE IN PORT WASH. GREAT TOWN ON THE NORTH SHORE
PORT WASH BLVD.. USED TO CATCH SOME REALLY HUGH BLUEFISH IN THE HARBOR AND BASS.
From: United States, Port Washington, LI (New York)
danny00:
Nice and chic mall too "Americana" located in Manhasset, small but nice !
Northern Blvd.
From: United States
danny, you used to catch bluefish. Rubirosa cleans them for the residents of the area.
From: Dominican Republic
As long as the numbers continue to rise, it is a possitive thing for Dominican Republic.
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Calling it “more good news,” Llibre said that thanks to tourism and other attractions, Dominican Republic is still the Caribbean’s most attractive destination for investors, with 37% (US$2.2 billion) of the region’s US$5.8 billion investment in the 2009-2010 period.
sadly, these self serving announcements do not tell us what the money is being invested in, or the sources thereof. the recently concluded data on competitiveness puts the DR near bottom of the class, so i really wonder what motivates the owners of money to invest here. maybe we are getting only half the story, maybe less than half.
More horse pucky!
IN THE BEST BEACHES, THE BEST DIVE AND SNORKLING IN THE WHOLE AREA,
VERY THING IS THE #1 IN THE DR. anyway this is what the tourists minister is always telling us.
what the dr really needs is to create an overall experience for the guests, that are designed to attract a wide variety of tourists. with hotel rooms, meeting and convention space, spas, restaurants, retail, theatres and a real CASINO, destination resorts are the type of high-level, full experience properties that can flourish in the dr.
THE IDEA OF A DESTINATION RESORT IS TO HAVE A VAST AMOUNT OF ENTERTAIMENT OPTIONS FOR THE PEOPLE TO ENJOY., FORGET THE ZONE IN SANTO DOMINGO AND FUN CITY IN POP.. GET A REAL TOURISTS MINISTER WHO KNOWS WHAT HES DOING AND WHAT THE TOURISTS REALLY WANT.
feels good to be #1....
HE DR IS # 1
IN THE BEST BEACHES, THE BEST DIVE AND SNORKLING IN THE WHOLE AREA,
VERY THING IS THE #1 IN THE DR.
i am sure the people who go to the Cayman Islands will debate that assertion
check :
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&am....FQjCNFbHzIExsRhUEEMKKGRy8DUTD_RAg
Dreadlocks AKA the frustrated Haitian is always posting VENOM against Dominican Republic !
Who is dumb enough to believe anything a government official says?
And who is picking up the tab for this fabulous vacation?
Might it be us taxpayers?
Murk!
All the signals for a rise in tourism are indeed promising with more airlines proposing to land in Punta Cana and the increase in the number of beds available . I think there is a very good mix of destinations here now from the top end at Casa de Campo and the golfing resorts in Cap Cana , through to the upmarket AI hotels and finally to the more downmarket hotels in Puerta Plata .With the huge number of secondary industries associated with tourism industry ,it looks good for us . But , as we have said often , we need to get Puerta Plata to offer a cleaner and less sleazy environment
not many bikes on the streets at this hour.beautiful city when without the cars and bikes.
not much to do over there, if your not looking for the ladies of the night, or the warm weather then your in problems.
if anyone is going to travel to the dr or other palaces this website is great to check-out.
airfarewatch.com
example-spirt airlines which regulary advertises hugh discounts-flights as low $9-but its the carrier that charges for carry-on luggage {between $20- $45} it also dropped the CHECKED BAG WEIGHT LIMIT TO 40LBS. instead of the industry's standard 50lb..
BAGS over the limit will cost between $25-$100 depending on weight.
and $2 bucks for a coke when on board.
You are the "mentally disabled" because You always want to put DR down, regardless of your
opinions there is no need to take the credibility away from this news when You twist the mea
ning of the message, bottom line if You don't have anything good to say just "SHUT UP".
From: United States, Port Washington, LI (New York)
I USED TO LIVE IN PORT WASH. GREAT TOWN ON THE NORTH SHORE
PORT WASH BLVD.. USED TO CATCH SOME REALLY HUGH BLUEFISH IN THE HARBOR AND BASS.
Nice and chic mall too "Americana" located in Manhasset, small but nice !
Northern Blvd.