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Punta Cana, one of the most emblematic destinations in the Dominican Republic, has been awarded the Medal of Excellence in Meeting & Events 2024 in the category of “Latin American City”, awarded by the Latin American Conventions Magazine. This prestigious recognition is based on a national survey carried out among conference organizers, business conventions, associations, chambers of commerce and tourism service providers, reaffirming the destination's position as a leader in the meetings and events industry.
The information provided highlights that the selection process considered strategic aspects such as operational ease, high standards of cleanliness and safety, diversity in the hotel offering, quality in the facilities and venues to hold events, support infrastructure, professionalism throughout. the value chain, friendliness of local staff and technological tools available in the destination. The high valuation of Punta Cana's airport infrastructure and its road connectivity with other destinations were also key factors in obtaining this award.
Punta Cana is the most visited destination in the Dominican Republic, concentrating around 52% of international tourists who arrive in the country. With a robust hotel infrastructure that offers more than 43,000 rooms—many focused on the luxury/meetings segment—the destination has a wide variety of venues that allow events of various sizes to be held, thus increasing its attractiveness for the MICE (Meetings) sector. , Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions).
Air connectivity plays a fundamental role; The optimal conditions of the Punta Cana International Airport support the sustained growth of the MICE segment and facilitate the arrival of both organizers and international participants.
The boost to this segment is reinforced by the strategies implemented by the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic. Participation in specialized fairs, holding training, meetings and events with key players in the sector are an integral part of the effort to show the unique offer that Punta Cana and other Dominican destinations have to offer.
Carolina Pérez, Director of the Dominican Republic Tourism Office in Mexico, commented: “Receiving this medal reinforces the image of Punta Cana as a world-class destination for events and meetings. This recognition is a testament to our tourism industry's constant effort to offer exceptional experiences and high-quality services. MICE tourism allows us to deseasonalize demand, improve the profitability and sustainability of the sector. We thank all the organizers and suppliers who voted for us; We maintain our commitment to continue working to exceed your expectations.”
The Mexican market continues to be an important pillar for the Dominican Republic, standing out for its sustained growth in the meeting tourism segment. This award further strengthens bilateral ties and reaffirms the destination's commitment to offering attractive and quality proposals for both corporate events and international conferences.
This recognition joins a series of awards that highlight the country's excellence and commitment to the tourism industry and the MICE segment, consolidating itself as the preferred option for event organizers and planners in Latin America.
