The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism says its DR Tourism Roadshow that recently visited Toronto and Montreal was a clear success.
Toronto played host to the inaugural leg of the roadshow, which aimed to reconnect, revitalize, and reposition the Dominican Republic as the ultimate tourist haven for Canadians. That event was followed by a second gathering in Quebec’s largest city.
The events were attended by over 500 tour operators and travel agencies from across Canada, and Canada’s Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada attended the Montreal edition.
“The Dominican Republic's Roadshow transcends being just an event; it is a joyous celebration of the enduring friendship between our nations,” said Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado.
“Our visitation from Canada this year is tracking at record levels with over one million expected to visit our shores by the end of the year. We eagerly anticipate strengthening our ties and continuing to create unforgettable moments for Canadians who choose to explore the wonders of the Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado addresses Canadian travel professionals. (Photo Credit: Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism)
Canada is the Dominican Republic’s second-largest source of tourists. Nearly half of all Canadian visitors hail from Ontario, with over 350,000 Ontarians visiting this year alone. Quebec is another major contributor, with nearly 30% of Canadian tourists hailing from the province, representing over 288,000 visitors this year.
The Ministry also shed light on upcoming projects poised to shape the future of tourism in the Dominican Republic. Among these are the largest and most advanced water theme park in the Caribbean, El Dorado, and one of DR’s most ambitious projects, Punta Bergantín.
The destination also introduced the DO Travel Rewards program, an exclusive loyalty initiative designed specifically for travel agencies. This program allows advisors to earn rewards while promoting the Dominican Republic, providing them with access to information, destination training and news updates.
In an effort to streamline and facilitate travel, strategic meetings were held with major airlines, including Air Transat, Air Canada, and Sunwing. The Ministry says a significant agreement to introduce new routes was signed with Arajet and Flair Airlines, further enhancing connectivity, choice and convenience for Canadian travellers.
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