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Piñero joins the WTTC, another step for Dominican tourism
Read → Grupo Piñero has joined the WTTC as a global member. A move that speaks to the growing weight of the Dominican Republic in world tourism.
A 15th-century palace becomes a 5-star hotel
Read → Segovia adds a luxury hotel in a 15th-century palace. A bet on cultural and high-end tourism in inland Spain.
Meliá leaves Cuba and paves the way for DR
Read → Meliá stops operating all its hotels in Cuba. According to Hosteltur, this reshapes the Caribbean. My take: a clear opportunity for the Dominican Republic.
Hyatt takes its luxury brands into all-inclusive in Mexico
Read → Hyatt launches the Inclusive Collection in Mexico, turning resorts of its traditional luxury brands into high-end all-inclusive, a move that puts pressure on the Dominican Caribbean.
WTTC launches independent sustainability certification for hotels
Read → The WTTC turns its Hotel Sustainability Basics into an independent seal. A chance for Dominican hotels to lead on sustainability with clear rules.