Infotep and Grupo Puntacana join forces to train tourism talent in the East

Infotep (the National Institute for Technical and Vocational Training) and Grupo Puntacana have laid the groundwork to strengthen tourism skills in the East, as reported by Arecoa. The meeting is part of a broader strategy to close the gap between what Punta Cana and Bávaro resorts demand and what current training programs offer.

No small issue. The East concentrates a large share of tourist arrivals, and every new hotel needs skilled staff in maintenance, kitchen, guest service, and management. With this alliance, Infotep brings its courses closer to the real needs of operators. The takeaway is clear: a destination's competitiveness is played out as much on its beaches as in the quality of its people.

And here's the part that matters most. When Grupo Puntacana sits with a public agency to shape curricula, the win goes beyond one company. It means better-paid jobs, higher hotel productivity, and a stronger tax base for the eastern provinces. Less turnover, more know-how, and a destination able to deliver first-class service. In a Caribbean where everyone sells sun, the difference will come from whoever trains its people best.