Taleb Rifai, Leonel Fernandez Margarita Cedeño.
MADRID.- The Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization praised Dominican Republic’s regional leadership in the in the hospitality industry, calling the Caribbean country’s push develop the activity a model for the world.
Taleb Rifai, in an activity to honor president Leonel Fernandez in the organization’s headquarters, affirmed that despite the financial crisis which affected tourism globally, Dominican Republic continued to receive the same number of visitors.
He said the organization is ready to support the country by training Dominican students to earn masters degrees in tourism.
Rifai hailed what he called Fernandez’s sensitivity and dominance of tourism issues. “Mr. President, while you play an important role in your country’s tourism leadership in the Caribbean, there are chief executives who don’t show as much sensitivity with the topic.”
“You’re an ambassador of the tourism industry in the region. I take this opportunity to congratulate you for the prominent role which the Dominican Republic plays in global tourism, making your country the Caribbean’s top destination. The country’s progress in that area is thanks to the work and collaboration of your Tourism Minister and his outstanding team.”
From: United States
take that prd!
Written by: Atabey, 20 May 2010 10:58 AM
From: United States, NYC
"The Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization praised Dominican Republic’s regional leadership in the in the hospitality industry, calling the Caribbean country’s push develop the activity a model for the world."
Dread,
Is this real or is the DR twisting the arms of this organization?
“You’re an ambassador of the tourism industry in the region. I take this opportunity to congratulate you for the prominent role which the Dominican Republic plays in global tourism, making your country the Caribbean’s top destination. The country’s progress in that area is thanks to the work and collaboration of your Tourism Minister and his outstanding team.”
Written by: Atabey, 20 May 2010 11:13 AM
From: United States, NYC
You may hate him, but he's doing far more for the DR than all previous presidents. No saint, but if you're into saints don't look at politics: there are none.
From: Dominican Republic
Excellent News duelale a quien le duela!
From: United States
Lack of services threatens Dominican Republic’s tourism industry, leaders warn
Written by: xwill7, 20 May 2010 12:22 PM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
josean is watching from the side lines
From: Dominican Republic
JimHarrington,
Eso se sabe and it has been that way for how many years now? It is slowly but surely being addressed y yo dudo que los turistas dejen de venir a este Paraiso!
Written by: ateo2010 
, 20 May 2010 1:25 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Owning Noobs
I know why Joseana hasn't be around lately... since they gave him that vibrator for his birthday he hasn't stopped...
Written by: Atabey, 20 May 2010 1:27 PM
From: United States, NYC
Jim
You're always harping at any bit of bad news out of DR, perhaps you might, once in a while, take a break and see the boarder picture. Things aren't perfect by a long shot, but to be so negative is not taking into account the positive movement taking place in DR. Balance your assessment, all is not terrible in the land of Quisqueya.
Written by: danny00, 20 May 2010 3:47 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
president Leonel Fernandez
the peace-maker.
all well and good for this president
but u cant be a diplomatic midget in your OWN NEIGHBORHOOD and try and be a GIANT ABOARD.
IF THE DR. WANTS TO BE A CONSTRUCTIVE PLAYER IN WORLD AFFAIRS, AND THE PLACE FOR TOURISTS TO BE HE CAN START BY BEHAVING LIKE ONE AT HOME IN THE DR..
From: United States, words of wisdom from the nutcracker
finally some positive news for DR
Written by: danny00, 20 May 2010 4:16 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
josean is watching from the side lines
GUESS he will come back with a ROAR FROM A TIGER
Written by: willmo, 20 May 2010 5:26 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Todas estas alabanzas y adulonerias se compran con dinero, especialmente si se les va a pagar con dinero del contribuyente Dominicano para hacer esas pseudos-maestria en Turismo.
From: Dominican Republic
Ustedes siempren tienen que encontrar algo negativo que decir. Ya lo que me da es risa.
Written by: willmo, 20 May 2010 6:10 PM
From: Dominican Republic
To OjedaMaggiolo:
"He said the organization is ready to support the country by training Dominican students to earn masters degrees in tourism. " You scratch my back, I scratch yours. No es ese el mensaje a interpretar? Porque alabar a uno de los Presidente mas corrupto que ha tenido el Pais? Asi de Gratis?
Written by: Atabey, 20 May 2010 11:11 PM
From: United States, NYC
"He said the organization is ready to support the country by training Dominican students to earn masters degrees in tourism."
The organization is ready to support the country. Support the DR by training students to earn masters degrees in tourism. If tourism is an important part of the economic pie in DR, why on earth not take advantages of offers like this? One very real and problematic issue with DR tourism is the lack of trained personnel. Especially English speaking Dominicans in all facets of the economic sectors. Why pass on this opportunity to help broaden the talent skill set of the people? Cuba would never pass on this invitation willmo.
From: Dominican Republic
To willmo,
Y que de malo hay en que esten ready to support the country by training Dominican Students to earn masters degrees in tourism? That is awsome if you ask me. No sean tan pesimistas y para todos los que han pasado son malos pero el peor de todos se llama el ANIMAL de HIPOLITO MEJIA OK! Yo ni soy PRDeista ni PLDeista ni Reformista soy del que yo vea que esta haciendo mejorsito! Y fijate que no digo bien porque ninguno hace bien, todos meten la pata pero el mejorsito ah sido este! Y no lo digo yo lo demostro el pueblo.
Written by: willmo, 21 May 2010 6:10 PM
From: Dominican Republic
To OjedaMaggiolo:
Pero ese beneficio no es gratis!!!! Ese individuo adulon no ha ofrecido becas a estudiantes Dominicanos para estudiar de gratis. No creo que la WTO va a sacar de sus propios fondo para enviar estudiantes Dominicanos sin costo alguno, y menos para Maestria. Fijate que exageracion esas de que "calling the Caribbean country’s push develop the activity a model for the world" , Really? No creo que nosotros seamos un modelo para el mundo, en ningun aspecto. Es esa albanza necesaria si tu eres el que esta ofreciendo el beneficio? Deberia ser Leonel el que debe decir " La WTO es la Organizacion mas benevolente del mundo" porque su Pais va recibir esa ayuda.
From: Dominican Republic
Pero no es el caso. Ellos la estan ofreciondo porque La Republica Dominicana aun es un pais subdesarrollado pero hemos hecho tremendos avances en el la industria del turismo. El punto es que nos vamos a benefiar y el que se lleva la corona el Leonel Fernandez porque en su gobierno se a hecho esto posible. Ahora que te duela que le den a el el merito esa es otra cosa.
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Dread,
Is this real or is the DR twisting the arms of this organization?
“You’re an ambassador of the tourism industry in the region. I take this opportunity to congratulate you for the prominent role which the Dominican Republic plays in global tourism, making your country the Caribbean’s top destination. The country’s progress in that area is thanks to the work and collaboration of your Tourism Minister and his outstanding team.”
Eso se sabe and it has been that way for how many years now? It is slowly but surely being addressed y yo dudo que los turistas dejen de venir a este Paraiso!
You're always harping at any bit of bad news out of DR, perhaps you might, once in a while, take a break and see the boarder picture. Things aren't perfect by a long shot, but to be so negative is not taking into account the positive movement taking place in DR. Balance your assessment, all is not terrible in the land of Quisqueya.
the peace-maker.
all well and good for this president
but u cant be a diplomatic midget in your OWN NEIGHBORHOOD and try and be a GIANT ABOARD.
IF THE DR. WANTS TO BE A CONSTRUCTIVE PLAYER IN WORLD AFFAIRS, AND THE PLACE FOR TOURISTS TO BE HE CAN START BY BEHAVING LIKE ONE AT HOME IN THE DR..
GUESS he will come back with a ROAR FROM A TIGER
"He said the organization is ready to support the country by training Dominican students to earn masters degrees in tourism. " You scratch my back, I scratch yours. No es ese el mensaje a interpretar? Porque alabar a uno de los Presidente mas corrupto que ha tenido el Pais? Asi de Gratis?
The organization is ready to support the country. Support the DR by training students to earn masters degrees in tourism. If tourism is an important part of the economic pie in DR, why on earth not take advantages of offers like this? One very real and problematic issue with DR tourism is the lack of trained personnel. Especially English speaking Dominicans in all facets of the economic sectors. Why pass on this opportunity to help broaden the talent skill set of the people? Cuba would never pass on this invitation willmo.
Y que de malo hay en que esten ready to support the country by training Dominican Students to earn masters degrees in tourism? That is awsome if you ask me. No sean tan pesimistas y para todos los que han pasado son malos pero el peor de todos se llama el ANIMAL de HIPOLITO MEJIA OK! Yo ni soy PRDeista ni PLDeista ni Reformista soy del que yo vea que esta haciendo mejorsito! Y fijate que no digo bien porque ninguno hace bien, todos meten la pata pero el mejorsito ah sido este! Y no lo digo yo lo demostro el pueblo.
Pero ese beneficio no es gratis!!!! Ese individuo adulon no ha ofrecido becas a estudiantes Dominicanos para estudiar de gratis. No creo que la WTO va a sacar de sus propios fondo para enviar estudiantes Dominicanos sin costo alguno, y menos para Maestria. Fijate que exageracion esas de que "calling the Caribbean country’s push develop the activity a model for the world" , Really? No creo que nosotros seamos un modelo para el mundo, en ningun aspecto. Es esa albanza necesaria si tu eres el que esta ofreciendo el beneficio? Deberia ser Leonel el que debe decir " La WTO es la Organizacion mas benevolente del mundo" porque su Pais va recibir esa ayuda.