The Caribbean region has an active presence in the 25th global summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) that is celebrated from September 28 to 30 in Rome, Italywith the participation of leaders from the public and private sectors of the tourism.
The Dominican Republic It is represented by the Ministry of Tourism and the National Hotel and Tourism Association (ASONAHORES). The regional delegation also integrates the Business Leader Haydée Kuret de Rainieri, vice president of the group Free newspaperand the director of the Puerto Rico Tourism CompanyWillanette Robles.
Enrique de Marchena He recalled that he attended the summit for the first time in Brazil, as president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Associationhe recalled that he was accompanied by Frank and Haydée Rainieri, and stressed that “the story is repeated” with the participation of New Caribbean leaders In this world meeting.
A global expansion sector
The Summitunder the motto “The great beauty (of the Viaggio) “, gather more than 310 executive directors and officials from 65 countries.
He tourism And trips generate at the moment One in three jobs in the world and exceed US $ 1.0 billion in investment, a growth of 9.9 % compared to the previous year, according to the organization’s data.
For the region, the presence in this appointment is strategic: the tourism It is one of the pillars of their economies and a direct route of wealth distribution. Dominican and Puerto Rican participation in Rome seeks to consolidate links with global investors, boost sustainability and highlight the competitiveness of the Caribbean as a destination.
International leadership
The agenda of WTTC Includes interventions of Presidents and Executive Directors of hotel chains, airlines, cruise companies and technology companies. Italyhost of the event, stressed that the tourism represents 12 % of their GDP, while organizers project the sector as a Growth engine and cooperation between nations.
