SANTO DOMINGO.- The Dominican Republic has been selected to host the international event CONNECT New World 2023, an important forum that will bring together major airlines, airports, and tourism authorities for three days to discuss air transport strategy in the region.
With more than 15 years in operation, CONNECT is a prominent event in Europe and other markets, which will be moving to the American continent for the first time, organizing an event for 350 guests that will serve as a unique opportunity to promote the Dominican Republic within the international aviation ecosystem.
During May 30, May 31 and June 1, 2023, aviation decision-makers will participate in a series of seminars with high-level speakers, one-on-one meetings and a program of featured evening events.
“It is a pleasure to welcome CONNECT New World to the Dominican Republic,” said Minister of Tourism David Collado, who maintained that with the most advanced transportation system in the Caribbean, the largest supply of beachfront and city hotel rooms and locations, an electric cultural scene and a climate as warm as its people: the Dominican Republic is the ideal place to work.
Karin Butot, CEO of The Airport Agency, stated: “Recognized as the region’s top tourist destination, the Dominican Republic will be the perfect venue to enable the air services community to continue conversations that will be fundamental in defining the region’s future connectivity. CONNECT New World 2023 will provide a unique opportunity for the country to showcase its significant infrastructure developments and successful tourism strategy to key stakeholders in the region.”.
Mónika Infante, CEO of AERODOM, said that Dominican airports play a unique role in the regional aviation network and have long served as economic engines and places of opportunity for the country. “We are excited to welcome executives from airlines, airports, tour operators, and tourism authorities to explore new air routes, as well as develop existing ones.”.
The airline AraJet is supporting the event as the official airline.
About the forum
CONNECT is an established route development event created by The Airport Agency and has been operating in the European region for the past 18 years. The event provides a unique meeting platform for airlines, airports, tourism organizations, and industry suppliers.
CONNECT New World is the inaugural event for the Americas that will welcome key decision-makers to come and discuss the development of air service through:
• Unlimited face-to-face meetings, managed in the Delegate Account by the delegates themselves before the event.
• A diverse conference program, featuring industry and airline information sessions, as well as panel discussions.
• A program of social events that includes evening performances, morning activities, and excursions.
