Source: DR1 Travel News
Government spokesman Roberto Rodriguez Marchena says that the Dominican Republic is the most popular vacation destination in the Caribbean, highlighting the fact that five million tourists from around the world visited the country last year.
As reported by the Presidency, he said: “We have the best beaches and the best atmosphere for resting and for enjoyment.” Rodriguez Marchena praises the services provided by hotels and restaurants, along with the music and the people, which he said are what turn a stay in the Dominican Republic into a delicious and memorable experience. He also stressed the impact of tourism on the national economy. One of the main sectors that benefits is farming and Rodriguez Marchena points out that US$500 million in fruit and vegetables as well as meat were consumed by these five million tourists who visited last year.
On his Twitter account @RodrigMarchena, the government spokesman posted a video and a statement in which he says that the Colonial City of Santo Domingo is being beautifully restored in order to present its streets and mansions in all their historical beauty.
The statements are made by the Presidency as part of reviews of the first years of the Medina administration. President Danilo Medina is seeking re-election in the 2016 national elections.
