Panaca Punta Cana It was the setting for a successful meeting that brought together prominent representatives of the national and international tourism industry during the pre-event of DATE 2026, the main tourism marketing platform of the Dominican Republic organized by the Dominican Republic Hotel and Tourism Association (Asonahores). The evening was attended by leaders from the hotel sector, tour operators, strategic partners, executives from Banco BHD and an international commission of journalists from Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Chile, who learned firsthand about a proposal that integrates culture, entertainment and hospitality as part of the new generation of experiences that strengthen the positioning of the destination.
A meeting that connects the tourism industry with new experiences for the destination
This meeting, prior to the inauguration of DATE 2026, brought together important actors linked to the country's tourism development, consolidating a space for connection and relationship building where new proposals that enrich the Dominican Republic's offering had a stage to be discovered.
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During the day, Panaca Punta Cana presented an immersive experience that reflects the essence of a tourism proposition based on authenticity, Dominican culture, and world-class entertainment. Guests toured different areas of the park, enjoying experiences such as... Living classrooms, the Sheep Dome exhibitions and Travesía World Show, A musical equestrian theater production that combines artistic talent, horses of various breeds, and a large-scale stage production.
Culture, entertainment and hospitality: an experience that represents the Dominican essence
The experience allowed visitors to discover how Panaca Punta Cana integrates representative elements of Dominican identity with innovative entertainment formats, creating an alternative that complements the traditional offering of the destination and responds to the growing global trend of experiential tourism.
The evening was attended by the top executives of Panaca Punta Cana, led by its president, Mr. Jorge Ballen Franco, who offered words of welcome and hospitality to the guests, highlighting the importance of creating spaces that strengthen the connection between the actors in the tourism sector and promote new experiences that add value to the development of the destination.
The evening culminated with Fiesta Dominicana, accompanied by the Rumbeando Orchestra, artistic performances and a gastronomic offering at the Trapiche Restaurant, where attendees enjoyed a space that celebrated Dominican culture, music and flavors, in an ideal environment for the exchange and strengthening of relationships between representatives of the national and international tourism industry.
