# La Romana Bayahibe earns international child protection recognition

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Published: 2026-09-01T11:31:50.881Z
Modified: 2026-09-01T11:31:50.881Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Destinos y Sostenibilidad
Summary: Hotel Association and Tourism Cluster of La Romana Bayahibe get Top Member 2026 status from The Code for the second year, boosting destination credibility.

## Article

The **La Romana Bayahibe Hotel Association (AHRB)** and the **La Romana Bayahibe Tourism Cluster (CTRB)** have been recognized for the second consecutive year as **Top Members 2026 of The Code**, the international initiative led by ECPAT International to prevent child sexual exploitation in the travel sector, as reported by [Suelo Caribe](https://suelocaribe.com/bayahibe/reconocen-la-asociacion-de-hoteles-y-el-cluster-turistico-la-romana-bayahibe/).

This is not a minor award. The Code requires ongoing staff training, internal protocols, and a clear zero-tolerance policy. That the destination renews it two years in a row says a lot about the serious work being done in the area, and it boosts confidence among tour operators who scrutinize these issues before sending families.

My take: this kind of endorsement pays off. It not only protects children, it also **protects the country brand** and helps position La Romana Bayahibe as a safe and responsible destination. I hope more Dominican tourism poles follow this example and pursue certification. Tourism that cares for its people is the kind that lasts.

## Sources

- Suelo Caribe: https://suelocaribe.com/bayahibe/reconocen-la-asociacion-de-hoteles-y-el-cluster-turistico-la-romana-bayahibe/

## Citation

La Romana Bayahibe earns international child protection recognition. Turismo News. 2026-09-01. https://turismo.news/en/digest/la-romana-bayahibe-recognition-the-code