MIAMI — Plenty of Canadian travel retailers and suppliers joined the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic in Miami earlier this month for the Dominican Republic Tourism Tradeshow.
The event, which took place on April 3 at Miami’s JW Marriott Marquis, welcomed over 500 travel agents in total from North America and Latin America, as well as over 70 co-exhibitors, including Puntacana Resort & Club, Casa De Campo, Cap Cana, Marriott, Sky High Dominicana, Hodelpa Hotels & Resorts, Karisma Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Inclusive Collection, Playa Hotels & Resorts, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Banco Popular Dominicano, Banreservas, Majestic Resorts, and Runners Adventures, among others.
Attendees hailed from Canada, the U.S., Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Costa Rica, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, and Mexico. More than 1,000 business meetings took place, resulting in the signing of 41 agreements between airlines and tour operators.
The event kicked off with the traditional roadshow, where the Minister of Tourism shared updates about the country’s history, growing tourism landscape, and various attractions. Attendees also enjoyed an immersive experience of the D.R. featuring artistic and gastronomic activations while participating in training sessions, tastings, and agreement signings.
“We are proud to have showcased the Dominican Republic’s truly unique culture, landscapes, and hospitality at our second edition Tradeshow in Miami, connecting with our international partners who play a vital role in curating exceptional experiences for our tourists. Through fruitful collaborations, both local and international, we’ve laid the groundwork for initiatives that aim to attract more visitors and boost spending on unforgettable experiences,” said David Collado, Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic. “We have seen an incredible response from attendees, and we are eager to continue building on these opportunities, ensuring that our country remains a top destination for travellers worldwide.”
Among the international partners who attended were Air Canada, WestJet, Transat, Expedia, Hopper, Cruise Planner, Travel Planners Intl, Voyages En Direct, Trip Voyage / Trip Central, TravelBrands, Virtuoso and more.
The Canadian delegation of travel agents included ACTA as well as Voyageurs du Monde, Voyage vasco longueuil, Voyage Déductible, Club voyages Daniel, Direct Travel, Voyages Terre et Monde, Voyage Vasco Joliette, Voyages Etoile du Levant , Lighting Star travel & Tours, Voyage a la carte, Groupe Voyage Montréal, McCord Travel Management–Direct Travel, Vacances Michel Demers (Synergia), Voyages Innovation, VOYAGE RECREatif INC., Center Holidays, Voyages Tourex, Voyages Center Latin, Voyages CAA Quebec, Voyage Aquarelle, Voyage Soleil Levant and Corailblue.
