UN Tourism wants to sell the Caribbean as a single destination

UN Tourism proposing to sell the Caribbean as a single destination to attract more investment sounds good on paper, but in practice, for those already with a full pipeline like the Dominican Republic, it raises more than a few eyebrows. That's the scoop from Acento.

The idea is for all Caribbean countries to align on a unified marketing strategy targeting long-haul investors and travelers. The organization's argument seems logical: together we are stronger against competitors like Mexico or Southeast Asia. But here's the catch, I see a serious risk for destinations that are already the undisputed leader in the Caribbean in arrivals and hotel investment.

My take is blunt: if UN Tourism wants to promote the region as a block, let it do it with real criteria, not by diluting brands that already work. Because Punta Cana doesn't need to be sold as part of something abstract. What would actually attract real capital is coordinating air connectivity, visa policies, and legal security for investors.