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08-20-2008, 08:20 PM
Former presidential campaign manager Francisco Javier Garcia took office as the country's new Minister of Tourism yesterday. He replaces Felix Jimenez who was in the post for two terms (1996-2000 and 2004-2008). Jimenez, a leading real estate developer, says that he will now be concentrating on his private business.
Upon being sworn in by Secretary of the Presidency Cesar Pina Toribio, Javier Garcia said he would consolidate past achievements. He said he was well aware of the industry's importance for the country and the challenges for keeping the industry strong. "Overall, we plan to maintain the investment climate for tourism, and work to increase number of tourist arrivals because we are aware of the importance that this ministry has for the country and the challenges ahead so that it may contribute to improving the level of economic stability in the country," said the new minister.
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Upon being sworn in by Secretary of the Presidency Cesar Pina Toribio, Javier Garcia said he would consolidate past achievements. He said he was well aware of the industry's importance for the country and the challenges for keeping the industry strong. "Overall, we plan to maintain the investment climate for tourism, and work to increase number of tourist arrivals because we are aware of the importance that this ministry has for the country and the challenges ahead so that it may contribute to improving the level of economic stability in the country," said the new minister.
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