The 2024 edition of Expoturismo will take place from June 7 to 9.
SANTIAGO- Ramón Paulino and Yomaira Gómez, president and executive director of Expoturismo Yomaris, respectively, highlighted the investment in transport infrastructure, such as the construction of the monorail and the cable car, which is being carried out in this northern city.
They explained that these projects will not only improve urban mobility but will also promote adaptation to climate change, tourism, and regional connectivity. They highlighted the successful intervention in two linear sections of the Gurabo River, which, in addition to reducing pollution in the Yaque del Norte River, is improving access to green spaces and the quality of life for hundreds of families who lived in vulnerable conditions amidst polluted waters, according to a press release.
The event organizers shared their thoughts when announcing the details of the 27th edition of the fair, which will take place from June 7th to 9th at the Hodelpa Gran Almirante Convention Center in the city of Corazón.
In its 2024 edition, Expoturismo will address one of the trending topics in the northern region: the development of health tourism. This will be achieved through the panel "Discovering the Potential: Health Tourism in Santiago and its Global Impact," led by Amelia Reyes Mora, Vice President of the Dominican Association of Health Tourism, and Dr. Julian Sued, President of the Board of Directors of the Northern Medical Union.
Paulino and Gómez explained that the exhibition will also include various training activities and presentations of tourism products.
Awards
On Friday, June 7th at 5:00 PM during the inaugural ceremony, President Luis Abinader will be recognized for his contributions and investments in Santiago during his first term, the press document highlights.
He also noted that three awards will be presented during the fair, including one to the Santiago Chamber of Commerce and Production on its 110th anniversary, one to the emblematic company La Aurora on its 120th anniversary, and one to the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) fair, organized by the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores).
Expoturismo has the official sponsorship of the Ministry of Tourism, as well as the support of important institutions such as the Santiago City Hall, the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), the Institute of Technical and Professional Training (INFOTEP), the Northern Medical Union, Banreservas, Hodelpa Hotels & Resorts, Copa Airlines, Air Europa, among others.
The 2024 edition will feature hotel chains such as Coral Hospitality Corp, Barceló Hotels, Hilton, Karisma, Nickelodeon, Bahía Príncipe, Inclusive Collection, VH Hotels, Amhsa Marina, Viva Wyndham, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Lifestyle, Palladium, Hyatt, Sanctuary Cap Cana, Serenade Hotels, Catalonia, Playa Hotels & Resorts, Hodelpa Hotels, Guacamayos Hotel; airlines Copa Airlines and Air Europa, travel insurance companies, artisans, and the country's most renowned tour operators and travel agencies.
