The next 2023 seems to be a promising year for Samaná, as a tourist destination. In the province they look forward to the reopening of a hotel which will provide more than 200 rooms to the sector and, added to the diversification of attractions, will expand the conditions to receive more tourists.
Yesterday the Eighth Annual Meeting for the Tourism Development of Samanáwith the motto “Samaná, a destination of experiences”which is the initiative with which the actors of the sector in that demarcation have begun to promote that province.
The president of the National Association of Hotels and Tourism (asonahores), Rafael Blanco Tejeraannounced that the construction project of the Samana Bayport cruise portlocated in the city of Saint Barbara of said demarcation, which was announced by President Luis Abinader for 2023.
In addition to the construction of the cruise terminal, will be bidding for the remodeling of the old cargo port, Arroyo Barrilinaugurated in 1977 for the reception of loose general cargo and tourist ships, which indicates that it will compete with that of cruise ships, generating great contributions to the northeast of the country and directly to the localities, indicated Blanco.
Expectations
Regarding the new investments in the province, he referred Juan Bancalaripresident of the Association of Hotels and Tourist Companies of Samaná (Ahetsa), who projected a high level in the arrival of tourists and local visitors for the remodeling of the Samaná boardwalk and other ecological tourism projects in Las Galeras and other areas of the Province.
“We are very happy with all the investment projects that are coming to develop this province,” said Bancalari, and stressed that part of the development will be possible through the training program of the National Institute for Professional Technical Training (infotep) that has trained more than 646 students in one year in that demarcation.
1,000
is the number of jobs generated by Grupo Piñero in its operations in Samaná.
The eighth edition of the annual meeting in which businessmen, investors and authorities of the tourist sector of Samaná meet, had the participation of Sharon Meigeneral manager of the Amber Cove Puerto Plata port, who detailed the trends and experiences of the arrival of cruise passengers to Puerto Plata.
He explained to the participants that the best way to improve the visitor experience is by integrating the different actors so that together they can develop an engagement plan that allows them to guarantee safety and good times.
hidden rhythm
The Piñero Group has been working on what will be the reopening of the facilities in raised keyunder the concept Cayo Levantado Resort: the hidden rhythm of the Dominican Republicwhose opening is scheduled for the second quarter of 2023, is already a source of satisfaction for all the professionals involved in the project and, of course, will be a source of pride for the inhabitants of Samaná, reported Isabel Piñero, the group’s sustainability manager. hotelier.
“The reason why the new concept constitutes an icon for the destination is because our offer and hidden rhythm concept summarizes the essence of what Samaná is: that vital rhythm in synergy with nature and the quality of life. That characteristic differential rhythm of Dominican culture that amazes the visitor, ”he explained.
The novelty for the reopening of the hotel is based on three pillars: environment, local culture and “wellness” from a more inclusive perspective where each space is synonymous with health, good nutrition, calm, sport, relaxation and encounter with oneself. Grupo Piñero generates 1,000 direct jobs in Samaná, an aspect that will increase with the reincorporation of Cayo Levantado Resort, which will contribute 200 rooms to the hotel offer in the area. Currently, Bahía Príncipe Hotels & Resorts, of the Piñero Group, has 14 hotels present in Punta Cana, La Romana and Samaná.
