Punta Cana named Best Destination in Latin America for meetings and events

Punta Cana has been named the Best Destination in Latin America at the 2026 Meetings & Events Excellence Medal awards, marking the third consecutive year the Dominican destination has received the recognition.

The award, presented by specialized publication Convenciones Latinoamérica, was announced during the 27th Annual Gala of Recognition for Excellence in Meetings & Events, held November 6 in Mexico City. The event brought together representatives from destinations, hotels, venues, suppliers, and other companies in the meetings industry.

The recognition highlights Punta Cana’s growing position in the MICE segment—meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions—which requires specialized infrastructure, connectivity, logistics and services for corporate and professional events.

The destination offers facilities such as the Punta Cana International Convention Center and the Barceló Bávaro Convention Center, along with a broad hotel infrastructure and connectivity through Punta Cana International Airport.

Carolina Pérez, director of the Dominican Republic Tourism Promotion Office in Mexico, accepted the award and thanked the Mexican market and industry partners for their support. She said the office will continue promoting the country’s tourism offerings among event organizers and working to attract new international meetings and conventions.

The recognition strengthens Punta Cana’s profile as a MICE destination while supporting efforts to diversify tourism activity and generate opportunities for accommodation, transportation, gastronomy, entertainment and other local services.