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Piñero joins the WTTC, another step for Dominican tourism

JSBy Joan SanzCurated by Joan Sanz. · August 10, 2026 · Follow on LinkedIn
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Grupo Piñero has become a WTTC (World Travel and Tourism Council) global member. The council announced it, and Arecoa picked it up this Monday. One of the biggest hotel families in the Dominican Republic now shares a table with the largest travel companies on the planet.

That seat is not just ceremonial. Being a global member of the WTTC means taking part in the debates and decisions that set the international tourism agenda, from sustainability to traveler mobility. For a group born in Mallorca with huge weight in BávaroBávaroA beach area next to Punta Cana with one of the Caribbean's largest hotel clusters and a long white-sand shoreline. and Punta CanaPunta CanaThe main tourism hub of the Dominican Republic, on the eastern tip, famous for white-sand beaches, all-inclusive resorts and its own international airport., this opens doors that used to be out of reach.

My take: the more Dominican-based groups get into these organizations, the better. They not only sell more, they also push global tourism policies to listen to what is happening in the Caribbean. The opportunity was there, and Piñero took it.

Quick questions

What is the WTTC?
It is the World Travel and Tourism Council, the global body that brings together the sector's main companies. Membership offers access to top-level networks, data and policy discussions.
What does it mean that Piñero is a global member?
It means a more active role inside the WTTC, taking part in forums, reports and decisions that affect world tourism. It strengthens its international position and that of the Dominican Republic.
Why does it matter for the Dominican Republic?
Because it gives the country visibility and a voice in spaces where the global tourism agenda is set. The more companies with interests in the DR are inside, the more the Caribbean gets heard.
Is it just news about Grupo Piñero?
Not really. Grupo Piñero is the focus, but the bigger point is how Dominican-based operators are gaining weight in the international tourism landscape.
What does Piñero gain from this membership?
Access to world-class data, trends and contacts. Also a chance to influence the sustainability and mobility policies that will shape the coming years.

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