# David Collado, MITUR, American Airlines, Dominican Tourism, Houston

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Published: 2026-10-16T19:02:16.417Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Airlines, Destinations, Trade Shows
Summary: David Collado promotes Dominican tourism in Houston while American Airlines clarifies its operations in SD.

## Article

Dominican tourism continues to gain international presence, with key actions in Houston reinforcing its positioning in the U.S. market. Here are the highlights of the day:

## Today's brief
David Collado, Minister of Tourism, leads Roadshow number 124 in Houston while American Airlines confirms the continuity of its services in Santo Domingo.

- **David Collado** addresses over 200 travel agents and tour operators in an effort to strengthen tourism toward the Dominican Republic.
- **American Airlines** clarifies that its ticket sales office in Santo Domingo remains open and operating normally, ensuring flight availability to this Caribbean destination.
- This activity is part of the growth strategy for Dominican tourism in key markets like Texas, which represents a significant flow of tourists.

**David Collado's** actions aim to maximize tourism potential, while **American Airlines**' confirmation reduces uncertainties in connectivity. You can read more about the event here: [Suelo Caribe](https://suelocaribe.com/featured/david-collado-presenta-en-houston-estados-unidos-su-roadshow-numero-124/)

## Hotels
Although there are no specific news reports today regarding new hotel developments, the active participation of tourism leaders in forums and exhibitions creates a receptive environment for future hotel investments in the country. The actions of MITUR and companies like American Airlines reinforce the need for hotels to maintain high standards to attract and retain tourists, which is an essential opportunity in a context of recovery and growth.

## Airlines and travel
American Airlines has reiterated that its ticket sales office in Santo Domingo remains active, thereby reinforcing passenger connectivity. This aspect is crucial for tourism since airlines play a fundamental role in the arrival of international tourists. The option for direct ticket purchases in the Dominican capital facilitates travel planning.

- **Over 200 travel agents** gathered in Houston to learn about the latest developments in Dominican tourism, reflecting the growing interest in this destination.
- With MITUR's support, the projection is that tourism from Texas will continue to increase, which will greatly benefit the hotel and culinary sectors in the country.

## What we are watching
- **Fitur 2027**: The International Tourism Fair will take place in Madrid from January 20 to 24, where the Dominican Republic will once again have a prominent space.
- **Discover Puntacana**: From November 18 to 20, the attractions of Punta Cana will be showcased, continuing the agenda of promotion in strategic markets.

With the advancement of these initiatives, Dominican tourism is expected not only to recover but also expand its share in traditional and emerging markets. The industry needs to prepare to seize the current situation.

## Sources

- Arecoa: https://www.arecoa.com/aerolineas/2026/10/16/american-aclara-que-su-oficina-de-venta-de-boletos-en-sd-sigue-abierta/
- Suelo Caribe: https://suelocaribe.com/featured/david-collado-presenta-en-houston-estados-unidos-su-roadshow-numero-124/
- Acento · Turismo: https://acento.com.do/turismo/mitur-promueve-el-turismo-dominicano-en-houston-quinto-mercado-de-interes-de-su-estrategia-9770952.html

## Citation

David Collado, MITUR, American Airlines, Dominican Tourism, Houston. Turismo News. 2026-10-16. https://turismo.news/en/digest/david-collado-mitur-american-houston