The Dominican Republic launched the “Tourism Training for Diplomats” course to equip foreign service members with the tools to promote the country globally, an initiative organized by the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) together with the Ministry of Foreign Affair (MIREX), held at the Institute of Higher Education in Diplomatic and Consular Training (INESSDYC) started on 12tth May and continuing until 21st May 2026.
Championed by Tourism Minister David Collado, the initiative reflects the government’s strategy to leverage international diplomacy to drive ongoing social and economic development.
The training is designed to strengthen the ability of diplomats to attract foreign investment, expand air routes, and solidify the Dominican Republic as a leading global tourism destination with a program featuring workshops and lectures covering tourism governance, air connectivity, sustainability, investment strategies, and strategic communication.
The first day of the course included a presentation by the Technical Deputy Minister of Tourism, Jacqueline Mora, focused on the evolution, leadership and strategic priorities of Dominican tourism, one of the most important economic sectors in the Caribbean country.
During the inauguration of the training the Minister of Tourism, stressed that the tourism sector is an important pillar of economic and social development adding that the diplomatic missions are key platforms to attract investment and generate new opportunities.
The Deputy Minister of International Cooperation of MITUR, Carlos Peguero, assured that the diplomatic bodies have a determining role in the international projection of Dominican tourism, a they are the first interlocutor before governments, airlines and multilateral organizations.
The Deputy Minister of Bilateral Foreign Policy of MIREX, Francisco Caraballo, said that tourism is an essential part of the image that other countries have of the Dominican Republic.
For his part, the Rector of the Institute of Higher Education in Diplomatic and Consular Training, José Rafael Espaillat, defended the concept of “tourism diplomacy” as an effective tool to strengthen international cooperation and dialogue between countries through culture and the exchange of experiences, pointing out, tourism has become an increasingly relevant element within foreign policy.
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