Dominican Rep: Juan 'Papo' Bancalari, new president of Asonahores for the period 2024-2026

22-12-24

The Dominican Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) has appointed Juan 'Papo' Bancalari as its new president for the period 2024-2026. Bancalari, a recognized businessman in the vacation rental sector, assumes the leadership of the country's main tourism employers' association with the objective of strengthening the tourism industry as a national economic engine.

According to Asonahores, Bancalari will implement a work plan that will involve the different tourist poles of the country, seeking a firm and sustained growth to reach the goal of 15 million visitors. Among his priorities are the promotion of cruise tourism in key destinations such as Puerto Plata and Pedernales, as well as the regulation of real estate tourism and the complementary offer, in order to raise standards and attract tourists with greater purchasing power.