Frank Rainieri, father of Punta Cana, now a country brand
Tourism Minister David Collado honored Frank Rainieri, founder of Grupo Puntacana, for his role in the international projection of Punta Cana, the leading tourism hub in the Dominican Republic. The ceremony took place during the opening of the XXVIII Commercial Exhibition of the local Hotel and Tourism Association, as reported by Suelo Caribe.
Behind that phrase, "creating a country brand," lies a story many take for granted: that of a businessman who turned a strip of jungle coast into the destination that now drives millions of visitors and foreign exchange. In my view, without Rainieri's private vision and the later public backing, the Punta Cana miracle would not exist.
Collado's recognition is not mere protocol applause. It confirms a public-private partnership that works and sends a signal to investors: in this country, success stories are celebrated and protected. When the state and the private sector act as partners, the destination wins. For those of us who live off tourism, that is the best news to come from MITUR.
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