SANTO DOMINGO- The Dominican Republic will host this week's meeting of two continents at the first UN Tourism Summit for Africa and the Americas, to be held from October 3 to 5 in Punta Cana.
The Dominican Minister of Tourism, David Collado, highlighted the importance for the Dominican Republic of hosting the first Africa-Americas Tourism Summit, which will take place from Thursday to Saturday of next week in Punta Cana.
The event will bring together ministers and key players in tourism from both continents, under the auspices of UN Tourism and at the request of the Dominican Republic.
Collado assured that the summit will be "historic and momentous for the country," since the eyes of the tourism world will be on the country during those three days.
“With this event, the world’s tourism spotlight will be on the Dominican Republic, once again positioning our country as a beacon to follow. It is truly momentous,” said Collado.
The opening ceremony of the important conclave, which aims to bring both regions closer together in terms of tourism, will be led by President Luis Abinader and the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, who, in turn, will be in charge of the opening words of the event scheduled to begin on Thursday the 3rd at 10 a.m.
Following Collado, with welcoming remarks, will be Louis Steven Obeegadoo, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Mauritius and President of the Regional Commission for Africa, as well as Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UN Tourism.
The event, organized by UN Tourism at the initiative of the Dominican Republic, will have the motto "Promoting South-South cooperation through investment in education, culture, creative industries and innovation.".
During the three days of activities, which will take place at the Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort, meetings, presentations and high-level sessions will be held, in which ministers, academics, experts and industry actors from both regions will discuss the challenges, opportunities for investment, sustainable practices, accessible tourism, innovation, culture, history and opportunities for mutual growth between both continents.
The Dominican president, Luis Abinader, will have a special participation in this first day of presentations, where he will refer to the importance for the country of holding this First UN Tourism Summit for Africa and the Americas.
David Collado, for his part, will present the topic: “Successful model of public and private management for tourism development”, scheduled for Friday the 4th at 11:45 in the morning.
UN Tourism highlights the immense potential of both continents in terms of natural attractions, rich cultural heritage and the significant increase in international tourist arrivals.
