The Dominican Republic Meetings and Conventions Industry is one of the largest and most successful throughout the Caribbean and Central America. Boasting international convention destinations in Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, CapCana, Bavaro, Samana and Puerto Plata.
If you are planning a meeting or conference in the Americas, you have come to the right place, the Dominican Republic. No other destination in the region even comes close to having everything in one single place.
The DR is the country with the largest and most diverse tourism industry in the region, growing at an average rate of more than 10% per year over the last two decades, and reaching 10 million visitors in December 2023. It was also the first tourism industry to fully recover post covid. Now in full throttle, it is again growing at pre-pandemic speed. The investments made in conference service companies, state-of-the-art equipment, new VIP airport terminals, cruise ship ports, new luxury hotel rooms and convention centers is not comparable to any other destination in the region.
But it stands out mainly for the warmth of its climate and the hospitality of its people. Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south, it has more than 1,600 km of coastline and 400 km of the best white sand beaches in the world. Its culture and history are unparalleled, with infrastructure built 500 years ago, including the First Cathedral, the First Court House, The First University, the First Fortress, the First Street of the New World. Here you can dance to the contagious rhythm of merengue and bachata, explore ancient ruins, live adventures in 10,000 feet mountains, delight in the best Dominican cuisine, play golf in one of its 26 renowned design courses, swim in crystal clear waters to explore the coral reefs while interacting with marine fauna, and hundreds of other experiences that promise to make your visit unique and memorable, all within minutes from your conference.
Its different scenarios at a short distance from each other, make it the ideal destination for the meeting and convention industry.
Eight international airports that receive hundreds of daily flights from all over the world, making it the best-connected destination in the entire Caribbean.
Entry rules are simple, most visitors only need a valid 30-day card, which is now included in the airline ticket, and a valid passport.
Hotel infrastructure that exceeds over 80 thousand rooms of numerous hotel chains, distributed in the different provinces and/or cities, the main ones being: Santo Domingo, Santiago, Puerto Plata, Samana, La Romana and Higuey (Punta Cana and CapCana). All interconnected by vast and modern highways that will take you anywhere and everywhere in a very short period of time.
Professionals specializing in the meetings industry, with knowledge of the destination and experience in planning and executing customized programs.
We recommend you hire a professional DMC (Destination Management Company or Professional Conference Organizer, Meeting Planner) who knows the destination and market and may guarantee the success of your event. A professional event planner will help you select and hire the best audiovisual services, flowers, printing banners and scenography or Led screens and monitors, simultaneous interpretation services and equipment, etc.
A professional, and reputable, conference organizer will negotiate hotel fees (or negotiate no extra fees at all), with local knowledge of the market, before advancing any money for guest stays and conference rooms. It is hard work. It will save you considerable money and time if you hire a professional DMC.
Modern meeting rooms, with capacities ranging from 10 to 5,000 people, equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and audio-visual equipment, with nothing to envy the largest, most modern, and famous convention centers worldwide.
A variety of spaces, both outdoors and indoors, in unique locations from beaches, colonial towns, impressive natural sceneries, to modern infrastructure, that will allow the design of extraordinary events with multiple capacities.
Professional companies in audiovisual systems, equipped with the latest technology in sound and video systems capable of offering innovative and quality solutions.
Transportation service in a variety of modern vehicles adaptable to your needs, with capacity from 1 to 50 people at a time, for group and/or personalized services.
Organization Services for Congresses, Conventions, Incentives, Fairs, Events, Event Design, Ticket office, Transfers to Punta Cana, Bavaro, Capcana, Santo Domingo, Santiago Puerto Plata, Samana, La Romana, Bayahibe.
Professionals specializing in the design, building and/or construction of scenography and decorations, with high quality, modern and innovative materials that will allow you to impress your guests.
A rich cultural offer, from gastronomy, history, music, and crafts, to the celebration of cultural manifestations of the Dominican experience. In addition to the warmth, hospitality, and vitality of the Dominican people, who, without a doubt, promise to make you fall in love with their culture and their extraordinary spaces.
We can help you select a DMC or Event Planner from our list of DominicanRepublic.com certified Professionals, or simply answer any questions that you may have.
