Tuesday, March 22, 2016

two poles hotel occupancy exceeds 90% for the Easter Week – Digital Today (Dominican Republic)

One of the most important pillars of the Dominican economy is tourism.

The tourist areas of areas east and northeast have hotel occupancy for Easter holiday that exceeds 90% of the rooms they have, according to two industry executives.

the information was offered by Ernesto Veloz, president of the Association of Hotels and Tourism Projects of the East zone, and Fabeth Martinez, executive director of the Association of Hotels and Tourism Companies of Samaná.

Veloz said that hotel occupancy in the Eastern zone is between 90 and 95%, but from Holy Thursday will be at 100 percent.

he added that 85 percent of rooms were reserved for foreigners and 15% for the local market. he stressed
that pole has 37,400 rooms, representing 65% of the national hotel industry.

he clarified that this figure does not include real estate projects that are intended for rental.

he said that aim to match or exceed the periods of Easter in previous years, this year have complementary and innovative offerings such as the newly opened dolphinarium, the show centers Guaguancó, Cocobongo, among others that are outside of the hotel facilities.

Protection. As for security measures, he said they have been working with the Ministry of Public Works and Communications, Civil Defense, Specialized Corps Tourism Security (CESTUR) plus operating organized by them for this long holiday.

He indicated that the most emblematic beach they have is that of Macao, where they have prepared a new scheme so that people can attend without any concern during their stay in the area.

the leader of tourism sector recognized that the period of Easter has always been a challenge for them and that they are prepared for the same.

Samana. Martinez said the occupation in this area is quite high for the long holiday, according to the data handled is greater than 90 percent and that some of the days of this period is 100 percent.

” almost everyone is busy and has almost closed the occupation of Easter, but there are still some rooms available, “said the executive.

He noted that some of its attractions are watching humpback whales, Although the season is ending.

Martinez explained that there will be a great gastronomic offer excursions to various attractive spots, sporting activities and festivals organized every municipality in the province.

in that vein, said performing a series of concerts during the holiday of the Holy Week at the beach of Punta Popy and other areas.

asked about the security mechanisms, said a week prior to this period have strengthened all allocations for these purposes, focusing on the areas that most visitors get.

While already coordinated with local municipalities and ministries of Tourism and Environment the cleaning process.

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