Groundforce strikes again at El Prat: what Dominican tourism watches
Ground staff at Groundforce have resumed strikes at Barcelona El Prat airport, according to Hosteltur. It is handling, the hands that move bags, ramps and boarding, that stops again. For anyone selling the Caribbean from Europe, this is not a distant story.
Barcelona is a natural gateway for the Spanish and Catalan market, one of the heaviest sources feeding arrivals into Punta Cana, Samaná and La Romana. When El Prat tightens, connections via Madrid or Lisbon gain ground and Dominican tour operators feel it in last-minute booking pace.
The useful read for the sector is clear. It pays to reinforce talks with European tour operators, keep a plan B via Madrid-Barajas and use the window to push direct flights from secondary airports. Connectivity is nurtured before the passenger misses it, and the Dominican Republic holds an edge there.
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