Rainieri presents his proposals to strengthen tourism at the Palace

Tourism entrepreneur Frank Rainieri presented a series of strategic proposals at the National Palace aimed at strengthening tourism development, with special emphasis on diversifying the offering, improving infrastructure, and addressing issues affecting the visitor experience.

Rainieri presented the tourism sector’s proposals as part of the RD 2036 Goal strategy at the event led by President Luis Abinader.

He proposed the creation of a Strategic Tourism Plan focused on diversifying the national tourism product, to attract new market segments and increase average tourist spending in the country.

He also highlighted the need to regulate short-stay accommodations, establish clear standards for the collection and disposal of sargassum, and implement a national road improvement program, given the rapid growth in the number of hotel rooms in various regions, according to Diario Libre.

“We need to organize our artisans and support them so they can formally supply tourists with local products and jewelry. We need to create the conditions for tourists to spend more when they visit us,” Rainieri said, emphasizing the importance of productive linkages with sectors such as handicrafts.

Other suggestions

Another point discussed was the need to streamline immigration processes at ports and airports, which would contribute to improving the arrival and departure experience for international visitors.

He also proposed updating the vocational training program to train the human capital required by the sector, as well as implementing a land use plan to ensure sustainable tourism development.

On the sargassum

The businessman warned that sargassum has become a plague that is affecting hotel occupancy and must be addressed with concrete and coordinated policies.

Finally, he emphasized the urgency of addressing the state of roads, especially in high-density tourist areas, to ensure safe and efficient transportation between tourist destinations.