The 1st UN Tourism Summit for Africa and the Americas, taking place from October 2nd to 5th in Punta Cana, sees the Reserve Bank in a leading role.
The event, designed to foster cooperation between the two regions, features industry leaders and government officials tackling key issues pertaining to sustainable tourism development.
At the summit, Deyanira Pappaterra, vice president of Tourism Business, is representing the Bank in the speaker conference called “The growing role of public and private banking in tourism investment.”
As a representative of Samuel Pereyra, the Executive President of Banreservas, Pappaterra discussed the Bank’s role in boosting Dominican tourism. She underscored the Bank’s dedication to financial and social inclusion, as well as gender equality.
Furthermore, the bank executive pinpointed the Bank’s relentless efforts in job creation and the development of modern hotel facilities. Also, the Bank’s leading role in financing for cruise ports and theme parks was highlighted.
Recently, Banreservas received recognition as an associate member of UN Tourism, strengthening its global tourism business strategy and facilitating collaboration for the promotion of Dominican Republic investments.
By participating in this summit, Banreservas reaffirms its commitment to sustainable tourism development. This event presents a platform to establish synergies benefiting local and regional economies.
Being a landmark event for the country, the meeting solidifies Dominican Republic’s position as a global powerhouse in tourism management. It invites ministers, academics, and sector experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the industry, and the sustainable measures necessary to stimulate accessible and innovative tourism between Africa and Latin America.
During this three-day event, at the Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort hotel, high-level meetings, presentations, and sessions are conducted. Ministers, academics, experts, and industry professionals from both regions discuss the challenges, investment opportunities, sustainable practices, accessible tourism, innovation, culture, history, and opportunities for shared growth between the continents.