ADOMPRETUR Punta Cana Ushers in New Leadership with Swearing-In Ceremony at Hard Rock Café
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. – September 20, 2025. The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (ADOMPRETUR), Punta Cana chapter, inaugurated its new board of directors this Saturday in a ceremony held at Hard Rock Café Punta Cana, bringing together key figures from the tourism, business, and community sectors. The event marks the beginning of a new stage for the association, reinforcing its role as a leading voice in Dominican tourism communication.
New Board of Directors
The chapter will now be led by journalist Ángel Fernández, who assumed the role of Secretary General. He is joined by a diverse leadership team:
- Génesis Pache – Deputy Secretary General
- Raymond Delvi – Finance
- Erika Jiménez – Institutional Relations
- Víctor Ramón Rosa – Training
- Julio González – Public Relations
- Franklin de la Cruz – Events
- Geraldo WT – Culture and Tourism
- Arturo Concepción – Vocal Member
Commitment to Ethical and Responsible Journalism
In his opening address, Fernández called for unity within the organization and emphasized the importance of a more ethical, educational, and engaged tourism press. He underlined the responsibility of specialized journalism to accompany the growth of the country’s tourism hub:
“What we offer are not impossible promises, but a firm commitment to what is necessary — strengthening ethics, promoting training, and dignifying the role of each tourism journalist,” said Fernández.
He also urged for public-private alliances to further professionalize the sector and to ensure the ethical defense, promotion, and sustainability of Punta Cana and La Altagracia — the heart of Dominican tourism.
Recognition and Continuity
The ceremony featured a report from outgoing Secretary Oscar Cerda and included special honors for ADOMPRETUR Punta Cana’s founding figures: Ernesto Veloz, president of ASOLESTE, and Carlos Jiménez Ruiz, director of Lopesan Hotel, both of whom were recognized as honorary advisors for their contributions to the growth of the association.
Distinguished Guests and Sponsors
The swearing-in event was attended by prominent leaders such as Ramón “Manolito” Ramírez, Mayor of Verón–Punta Cana; Colonel Deschamps, Tourist Police Supervisor for the East region; representatives of the Ministry of Tourism in Bávaro–Punta Cana; and members of Fundación AIB, along with other influential actors in the tourism ecosystem.
The event was backed by major sponsors and institutions, including the Punta Cana–Macao Energy Consortium (CEPM), Cap Cana Destination City, Grupo Puntacana, Fundación AIB, Bávaro Digital, and Downtown Punta Cana, underscoring the alliance between media and private stakeholders in the region.
Punta Cana: Strengthening Tourism Journalism for the Future
With the swearing-in of its new board, ADOMPRETUR Punta Cana reaffirms its mission to promote responsible and sustainable tourism journalism, elevating the role of specialized press in projecting the Eastern region as the driving force of the Dominican Republic’s tourism industry.
