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Política TurísticaPublished August 28, 20261 min read

MITUR brings 'Tourism Close to You' to Puerto Plata

JSBy Joan SanzCurated by Joan Sanz. · August 28, 2026 · Follow on LinkedIn
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David Collado keeps making moves. The Tourism Minister launched the national program 'Tourism Close to You' in Puerto PlataPuerto PlataA north-coast city and province, birthplace of Dominican tourism, home to the cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres, Victorian architecture and the Amber Cove cruise port., an initiative designed to bring communities, businesses, authorities, and other tourism players to the same table so that tourism development stops being a promise and becomes a joint effort.

Choosing Puerto Plata is no coincidence: the province has history, infrastructure, and needs MITUR to involve all local agents in decision-making. This is exactly what the destination asks for, as it often watches megaprojects go by without feeling part of them.

My take: if this program is executed seriously, it can close the gap between resort tourism and the people who live off it. Less bureaucracy and more direct conversation. Hopefully, it reaches all poles without staying as a photo-op launch.

Quick questions

What is 'Tourism Close to You'?
It's a program by the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Tourism that seeks to unite communities, businesses, and authorities to boost local tourism development.
Where was the program launched?
It was launched in Puerto Plata, but it's designed as a national initiative to be replicated in other destinations across the country.
What benefits does it bring to communities?
It gives them a voice in tourism decisions affecting their environment and facilitates agreements with businesses and authorities so growth reaches everyone.
Who leads this initiative?
Tourism Minister David Collado, who presented the program at an event in Puerto Plata.
How can businesses participate?
Hotels and tourism businesses can join through meetings organized by MITUR in each area to coordinate joint actions.

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