Asonahores calls for free beach access and clear rules

The executive vice president of the Dominican Hotel and Tourism Association (Asonahores), Aguie Lendor, said the country’s beaches should remain freely accessible to both Dominicans and tourists, while calling for clear rules to ensure peaceful coexistence among beachgoers and hotel establishments.

Lendor emphasized that people have a right to access the coastline and said Asonahores supports maintaining free access to beaches.

At the same time, she noted that hotels invest in the maintenance of areas surrounding their properties, including cleaning, security, upkeep, and certain services. She argued that these responsibilities should be taken into account when establishing rules for the use of coastal spaces.

Lendor said the goal should be to achieve a balance that allows everyone to enjoy the beaches without negatively affecting tourism, one of the Dominican Republic’s main sources of economic activity.

“We need to make harmonious use of our resources,” she said during an interview on El Despertador.