SANTO DOMINGO – Construction businesspersons from La Altagracia province stressed the need for improved road infrastructure and initiatives in the eastern Dominican Republic. They presented these demands to the Government in light of the growth in the country’s prime tourist area.
The La Altagracia Tourism Business Alliance recently raised these points in a meeting with Vice President Raquel Peña. They focused on nurturing the development of Bávaro-Punta Cana.
The president of the Alliance and the Sánchez Business & Corp. José Sánchez underlined the need for improved road infrastructure, a modern aqueduct, and fortified wastewater treatment in the area.
Vice President Raquel Peña met with the businessmen.
“Our goal is maintaining the sustainability of both foreign and local investments in real estate and tourism,” Sánchez highlighted. He sees these fields as crucial for supporting the economy and tourism industry.
He also acknowledged the president and vice presidents withdrawing the recent tax reform proposal. He saw it as a good example of democratic interaction.
The Alliance members developed over 65,000 rooms in the area, according to a press release. They plan to build around 100 thousand housing units within the next seven years. Projects totalling more than $12 billion.
The release also notes that these projects expect to generate over 65,000 direct and indirect jobs. It will contribute to steady growth in a major Caribbean tourist destination.
The meeting held at the National Palace addressed the Verón, Bávaro-Punta Cana area challenges. Topics covered included permitting issues, area investments, and plans for ongoing economic and social development.
Rafael Duluc, the senator for La Altagracia was also in attendance. Representatives from several firms including Downtown Punta Cana, Grupo Noval, Villas Marina, Aybar, Duluc & Asociados, were present as well. A total of 70% of investments in Bávaro-Punta Cana, driving economic growth in the region and the country, were represented in the meeting.
