Punta Cana is set to host the first UN Tourism Summit for Africa and the Americas. The event will make the Dominican Republic the focus of global tourism.
The summit will be held in Punta Cana. It solidifies the country’s reputation as a tourism leader in the region.
David Collado, the Minister of Tourism, extolled the value of the summit on social media. He believes it will reinforce the Dominican Republic’s status as a foremost global tourist destination. He said, “This kind of event confirms our regional leadership and sets us as a model for others. We remain a beacon to follow!”
The summit will assemble delegates from Africa and the Americas. They will aim for international collaboration on sustainable tourism and share successful practices between the two regions.
It is also anticipated that the event will stimulate tourism and attract investments. This will elevate the standing of Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic as popular tourist spots in the world.
Importantly, this summit is a significant move towards boosting the international tourism profile of the Dominican Republic. It underlines its crucial role in the expansion of the industry, particularly in the post-pandemic global economic revival.