# Collado takes Dominican tourism promotion to Chicago

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Published: 2026-07-17T13:32:11.672Z
Modified: 2026-07-17T13:32:11.672Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Airlines & Destinations
Summary: Tourism Minister David Collado led an event for tour operators and travel agents in Chicago to boost arrivals from the United States.

## Article

**David Collado** has done what he does best: put the Dominican Republic on the radar of travel buyers. This time, the stage was **Chicago**, where the Tourism Minister led a promotional event aimed at tour operators and travel agents, as [Dominican Today reports](https://dominicantoday.com/david-collado-promotes-dominican-republic-tourism-in-chicago/).

The move is straightforward: **the United States is our number one source market**, and Chicago, with its strong air hub, is a strategic gateway for growth. Collado is not just selling beaches, he is selling trust. And at a time when the Caribbean is fiercely competing for North American travelers, this kind of action makes all the difference.

My take: let's hope this is not a one-off visit. If we turn it into a steady relationship with Chicago agents, making the Dominican Republic their go-to destination, the payoff will be huge.

## Sources

- Dominican Today: https://dominicantoday.com/david-collado-promotes-dominican-republic-tourism-in-chicago/

## Citation

Collado takes Dominican tourism promotion to Chicago. Turismo News. 2026-07-17. https://turismo.news/en/digest/collado-tourism-promotion-chicago